Are you looking to spruce up your kitchen, office or locker with a personalized touch? Why not try making custom word magnets? With just a few simple supplies and a bit of creativity, you can create unique designs that will add flair to any space.
The possibilities are endless, from funny phrases and inspiring quotes to family names and inside jokes. So if you're ready, let’s start on making your very own custom magnets!
What you need
Design software, printable material, digital printer, laminator (optional), glue, magnetic sheet, Xacto knife or cutting machine, a cutting matte and a ruler.
1. Step: Create your design
Creating your custom word magnets starts with designing your words. You can use a professional graphic design program such as Adobe Photoshop, Inkscape or GIMP to create your designs. Alternatively, you can also use free online tools such as Canva or Graphic. These contain plenty of free fonts and design elements you can use without any experience to craft the perfect design for your magnets.
2. Step: Print your design
Once you have finalized your design, it’s time to print! Print out your designs onto printable material such as paper, vinyl of self-adhesive sticker paper, using a digital printer or even an inkjet printer at home. For an extra layer of protection, you can even laminate the sheets after printing to avoid smudges or fading.
3. Step: Transfer your design
Now comes the tricky part - transferring your designs onto the magnets! Take a piece of magnetic sheet and carefully place your printed design on top. Once you are happy with the positioning, you can either use a thin layer of glue to secure or remove the backing paper if you used a self-adhesive material. Carefully press it onto the magnetic sheet, making sure that all parts of your design is transferred correctly.
4. Step: Cut your magnets into shape
Once you’re happy with your transferred design, it’s time to cut out the magnets! The thin, flexible magnetic sheet is easy to cut with a Xacto knife. We recommend opting for rectangular or square shapes if you want to cut your magnets manually. Using a ruler and a cutting matt, you can easily create these shapes.
If you want to create a more intricate, custom shape, you can use a cutting machine. But make sure the magnetic sheet won't itnerefer with the settin
5. Step: Get sticking
The last step is the easiest! Now that you have your magnets all cut, it’s time to get sticking. Peel off the adhesive backing from each of the magnets and stick them onto any metal surface you like! Whether it’s a fridge, filing cabinet or locker - show off your custom designs with pride.
And there you have it - your very own custom word magnets! With just a few easy steps and supplies, you can create unique designs that will brighten up any space. So why not give it a try and get creative today?
If this sounds like too much hassle, you can outsource the hard work to us. You can find out how much custom magnets cost and much more on our blog.