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Clear Plastic Cap Magnets


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Clear Plastic Cap MagnetsI have upcycled these salt/pepper containers into vases. I have the caps left and now finally figured out what I could do with them. I turned these caps into magnets!

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I will be showing you three different types of magnets I was able to create with items I already had at home.

Total Time: 15-30 minutes

Supplies:

Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - peppercorn jar and caps
 

Steps:

  1. You will need clear caps.
  2. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - remove caps from condiment bottles
     
  3. For magnet #1, I really like the owl picture. This was from a notepad that I jot down some notes and no longer need. Trace the image you want in your magnet. Cut out and keep cutting until it fits in the cap.
  4. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - find the part of the image you want to use
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - trace around it using the cap and cut to fit
     
  5. You will need to cut cardboard circles for the backing of your magnets. You will need one piece of cardboard per magnet. Ensure the cardboard fits seamlessly.
  6. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - trace around the cap onto cardboard
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - cut  to fit
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - circle on cardboard and on piece on cap
     
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  7. For magnet #2, I poured out a thin layer of beads.
  8. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - pour a thin layer of beads in the cap
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - closeup of beads inside the cap
     
  9. For both magnet #1 and #2, once you have your layer in (the owl photo and beads) you need to seal the magnet with the cardboard. Apply hot glue all around the cardboard circle and close.
  10. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - glue cardboard onto cap once you have added the beads and the owl cutout
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - closed cap
     
  11. Then for the beads, I went around the circle again with hot glue to ensure it's completely sealed. Afterwards, I used the magnet strips. I have this magnet strip from Shutterfly when I ordered magnets and it came with this blank sample copy.
  12. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - add a circle of glue around the outside of the cardboard to seal and attach magnet
     
    Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - bead filled magnet holding grocery list
     
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  13. For magnet #3, I kept it simple. I stuck on a heart cardboard sticker to the circle of cardboard. Use the same process, hot glue around the circle and close against cap.
  14. Clear Plastic Cap Magnets - glue a heart shape to the cardboard and finish as before
     

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Gold Post Medal for All Time! 969 Posts
April 15, 20180 found this helpful

Very cute and clever!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Diamond Post Medal for All Time! 1,298 Posts
April 15, 20180 found this helpful

Thank you! I love magnets on the fridge :)

 

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