How to Make Fridge Magnets

Are you looking for a fun and creative way to spruce up your fridge? With just a few simple materials, you can make your own personalised fridge magnets that will add character and colour to any kitchen.

Whether it’s an old photo or a silly quote, these DIY magnets are easy to make and will have all of your friends asking where they can get their hands on some unique fridge bling. So grab the supplies, roll up those sleeves and let's get crafting!

Craft your own artwork 

No matter how you want to make your fridge magnets, the first step is to create your own artwork. Here are some helpful tips if you have no previous design experience. And if you are looking for inspiration, check out the coolest fridge magnets we have come across.

1. Consider the space available 

Creating artwork for fridge magnets can be a fun and creative process. However, before you dive in and start designing, it's essential to consider the space available for your artwork. Fridge magnets tend to be small, which means you won't have too much room to work with. This will affect the complexity and detail of your design.

2. Use free online tools 

Time and budget constraints can make investing in expensive software such as Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator difficult. Luckily, there are plenty of free online tools that you can use for your fridge magnet designs. Some popular options include Canva or Graphic. With these platforms, you can create your own artwork quickly.

3. Embrace white space

When designing fridge magnets, you should consider white space as a friend rather than an enemy. Allowing plenty of breathing room around your design will help ensure that the vital elements stand out and are easy to see. It will also help you keep your design simple and easy to understand.

4. Create a custom shape 

If you want to make your fridge magnets stand out, why not create a unique shape for your artwork? Instead of using the standard square or rectangle format, challenge yourself to create something eye-catching and creative. This could be in the form of an animal, letter or even a simple geometric pattern.

5. Set colours to CMYK 

Once you have your artwork in place, it's time to set the colours. If you plan on printing your fridge magnets, make sure that you convert all of your colours to CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Key) mode before saving and exporting the file. This will help you achieve accurate and vibrant prints.

6. Convert fonts to outlines 

This is especially important if you plan on uploading your artwork online for mass printing. When doing so, make sure that all the fonts in your design are converted to outlines. This will prevent any issues with font compatibility when the files are downloaded by someone else.

Make your own fridge magnets

Making your own fridge mangets can be a great idea if you are an experienced DIYer and already have most of the equipment needed at home.

What you need

  • A quality printer
  • Printable material
  • A laminator
  • Flexible magnetic sheets
  • A cutting machine or a Xacto knife

Print your design 

Printing your design is the first and most crucial step when creating fridge magnets. Self-adhesive material can be a great time saver, as you can stick them to the magnetic sheet. This will help you avoid tedious steps. Additionally, self-adhesive material also offers superior durability and moisture resistance.

Laminate your print 

Laminating is the next step in the process. Using a machine, you can add a glossy film to your printed design. This will help protect your artwork from water and other elements while ensuring it stays vibrant and colourful for years.

Transfer your design 

When you have finished laminating, it's time to transfer your design onto the magnetic sheet. Here, using self-adhesive material pays off. Simply remove the backing paper and stick your design into the magnetic sheet.

Cut your magnet 

Cutting your magnet into the desired shape can be difficult, especially if you are looking for an intricate design. Whether you use a Cricut machine or Xacto knife, cutting out your design requires precision and patience. The more complex the chosen shape is, the more challenging this step will be. It's essential to take time when cutting out your magnet to look neat and professional once finished.

Professional printing

If this sounds too complicated or too time-consuming, outsource the hard work and give us a try!

What you need

How to order magnets

Ordering custom fridge magnets online is super easy. Head to the product page and enter your desired size, select the shape you want and pick the number of stickers you need.

This will generate an instant quote that tells you exactly how much your fridge magnets cost.

If you are happy with the price, click continue and upload your artwork. If you want us to make changes to your artwork (e.g. adjust the shape or change the colour), you can leave instructions for our design team.

And that' is - once you have checked out, we will send you a design proof within 12 hours. If you are happy, approve it and we get printing!

Making your own fridge magnets can be a great way to bring some unique character and colour into your kitchen. With the help of these tips, you should now have all the information needed to create beautiful artwork for your DIY project.

If this sounds like too much effort or time-consuming, our team is here to help! We offer customised printing services at an affordable price so that you don’t need to worry about any of the technical details when designing your perfect magnet. So why not take advantage of our easy online ordering system today? Let us make creating fridge magnets simple and hassle free!

 

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