Monday, December 20, 2010

Bubble Magnets



Bubble Magnets? 

 A really fun and easy project.  There are a ton of tutorials, but maybe you haven't seen one yet!

TUTORIAL


Materials Needed:
Glass Marbles
Mod Podge Glue (matte finish)
Magnet strips
Scrapbook paper/Cardstock
Computer
Printer
Scissors









STEP ONE:

Use a Document program like Microsoft Word.  Choose a font you would prefer.  I printed the sizes on plain paper to choose the right font and size for my glass marbles.

Print Numbers or Letters out on cardstock/scrapbook paper.

STEP TWO:

Using Modpodge, "paint" the bottom of the glass marble with the glue.  Place the marble over the number/letter.  Press firmly.

Hint:  I set aside the larger marbles for the higher numbers (i.e 20-30) and the smaller for the single digit numbers.




STEP THREE:

Layout to dry.  I cut them in strips to make it more manageable.  I was making five different colors for the different months. 

Note:  I did notice that sometimes the numbers would bleed because the numbers were made with an inkjet printer.  I liked the look so it didn't bother me.



STEP FOUR:

Cut out each marble.  When I was cutting, I simply held my scissors against the marble as a guide.

Notes:  I cute each number into individual squares and then cut them out. 

Other tutorials:  Other tutorials I read instructed to use the marble as a template.  They had you place the marble on the paper and draw a pencil line and then cut out the pencil line and glue.  I thought this would be too much added work.
I was VERY pleased with results I got.


STEP FIVE:

Cut out squares to fit the back of your magnets.
I like the pre-adhesive rolls.  I find mine at Hobby Lobby in the chalkboard/white erase board aisle.








STEP SIX:
Peel of backing of magnet and place in the center.



****UPDATE***
Need to glue!!
See post HERE!











And here are mine......in action!!

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