Help! Those gem magnet thingies

[Dar]

Does anyone have a link to instructions or has done them before?

I have two questions:
What kind of glue do I use?
Do I need a special or higher strength magnet? Or will any fridge magnet work?

[wicked]

i havent a clue what you are talking about... sorry

[Karen]

you mean the ones where you use those flower vase gems with a magazine picture under it and stick it to a magnet? If so....even elmers usually works well, just let it set up for a long time. Regular generic magnets from the craft store work just fine.

one of my sunday school students once made them for me, if this is what you're talking about. I'd take a picture...but they're hanging in my cube at workl :D

[Dar]

Yes, exactly. :D

The elmer's doesn't discolor the picture?

[Karen]

Yes, exactly. :D

The elmer's doesn't discolor the picture?

shouldn't. It should dry clear. Wood glue would discolor and not be permanent.

lessons learned in architecture school---you can do anything with Elmer's, time, and a little patience.

[Karen]

instructions and supplies!

http://www.stainedglassoriginals.com/bubblemagnets.html

[Karen]

and another!

http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/marblemagnets

[Mrs Sarah]

Those look like fun to make! I think they'd make great gifts. Hmmmm....

[Karen]

are these for your teacher appreciation gifts?

[Dar]

are these for your teacher appreciation gifts?

Yep. Dollar store had a bag of them and I've been itching to make them for a while.

Thanks for the links! :D

[Lizz]

I used tacky glue and bought round thick-ish magnets at the hobby store.