Add a pop of fun to your fridge and learn how to make magnets with resin and glitter!
As much as I love glitter, I am not so big on the mess that happens when the crafting is done. But luckily for all of us, I have found the perfect solution for working with glitter, and it doesn’t involve the never ending cleanup when the project is done.
Make them in alphabet letters or any shape you want. The options for making your own magnets are endless! Here’s how:
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Materials
- Casting Epoxy
- Glitter
- Silicon Tray
- Plastic cups
- Stir sticks
- Magnets
- E-6000 Glue
Project Notes
I used fine glitter for this project, but you could play around and use a chunkier glitter too.
The resin can get a tad messy if you aren’t careful. Even if you are careful, protecting your hands is a must. Wear gloves and cover your surface just to be safe. And make sure to have proper ventilation.
How to Make Magnets with Resin
- Mix your resin according to the instructions in your package.
- Pour clear resin in separate plastic cups (one cup per color) and then add about a quarter size amount glitter. It’s okay to add more as you mix until you get your desired look. I recommend making 3-5 colors at once to play with variety of combinations when color blocking, but it’s totally up to you.
To get the color blocked look, you’ll want to pour a bit of one color in slowly at one point. Before it coats the bottom of the letter, add your second color. If you pour directly over the first color, the glitter tends to blend together. For the second color, make sure you start pouring from a different point. - Let dry overnight (at least 24 hours). Make sure resin is hard to the touch then remove from the mold.
- Add a dap of E-6000 glue to the back of the letter to secure your magnet in place.
- Let dry flat for 24 hours before using.
And that’s how you make magnets with resin! These are such a fun way to add some personality to your fridge, don’t you think?!
Check the project index for other resin craft project ideas!
I love these! Totes gonna make some fridge magnets for little dude. A couple of questions. How much epoxy did you need to make the alphabet — was it pretty much a whole package? Also, have you ever mixed epoxy with craft paint? (I might forego the glitter for Henry and try paint or something else fun.) xo!
Yay!! Okay, so you can easily make the alphabet with the whole package. It also depends on how full you make the letters. If you pour the resin to the very top of each, you will probably get close to using the whole bottle. If you leave it half full, you’ll have more. And I have used craft paint! I’ve also used sequins and gold foil which was equally as great. It would be fun to use sprinkles or something too.
Can’t wait to see how it turns out :)
I see another Martha IG share with these!! So cute, lady.
Well aren’t you a doll! Thanks Amy! Also, fingers crossed ;)
These are amazing!!! I’ve never worked with epoxy like this before. Did it have strong fumes? I want glitter magnets on EVERYTHING!
Thank you so much Sarah! And a slight fume. I’d work with a window open and a fan on. Eeeee I can’t wait to see what you make!
These are so fun! Love all the different color combos you got with the glitter. I wouldn’t know the first thing about using epoxy, so I’m glad I have friends like you to show me how! ;)
Why thank you Haeley! And epoxy is probably my all time favorite material– there are so many amazing uses. You will make something brilliant with it, I just know :)
This is too good, I bet my daughter would love these !! (and me, of course…)
Yesss! My type of ladies!
These are so funky! And it looks pretty easy to do too. Maybe I’ll have a go sometime…
Yes, you totally should! It’s just mixing– super easy :)
All the RADFUNYES – these are so great!
Is there any other time to have?!