Bottle Cap Magnets
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Who is it For
Making decorative refrigerator magnets as a gift is a simple way to recycle bottle caps into a gift that is sure to be put to use and is also eco-friendly. This type of small gift is always a welcome host/hostess gift or housewarming gift. It also makes a thoughtful gift for birthdays and nearly every occasion. DIY Bottle Cap Magnets are a great gift to make for beer lovers or those that have a favorite soda. By creating your own gift, you add to the sentimentality of the offering, which will make these magnets an extra special gift. These Homemade Bottle Cap Magnets will be loved by the gift recipient and they will think of you each time they go to the refrigerator, or when they use them to display their children's artwork.
What to Do
Begin by collecting an assortment of bottle caps. Bottle caps can be chosen from empty beer or soda bottles. Also, you can purchase bottle caps for crafts from a craft supply store or you can find specific brands of antique and vintage bottle caps online.
Bottle Cap Magnets
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Clean bottle caps with a mild soap solution or boil, then let them dry. Place a tiny amount of craft glue into the inside of the bottle cap and attach magnets. Let adhesive dry overnight before using magnet. |
Photo Bottle Cap Magnets
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Clean bottle caps with a mild soap solution or boil, then let them dry. Layer your work area with either newspapers or a plastic drop cloth. Using the craft punch cut out pictures or use the quarter to trace pictures then cut them using scissors. Place a tiny amount of craft glue into the inside of the bottle cap. Place cutout picture on top of glue and press down gently. Dry thoroughly. Slowly pour resin into each bottle cap, fill to the rim. Let dry overnight. It will turn clear when it is done. Using craft adhesive, attach magnets to the back of the bottle caps. Let adhesive dry overnight before using magnet. |
Tip: You can also make Bottle Cap Thumbtacks, just follow the above directions and attach a thumbtack instead of a magnet to the the bottle caps.
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