Design your own magnets – the easy way

Make unique cabochon magnets with edding fineliners

You can make your own magnets and personalise them with creative patterns or striking lettering in just a few easy steps. You’ll be amazed at how eye-catching and decorative your magnetic board will look!

The cabochon technique is so simple that even complete beginners can achieve great results.

The first step is to draw your delicate designs on paper using the super-fine nib of the edding 1800 fineliner. Then glue the paper between the plastic cabochon and the magnetic disc. If you want to add detailed drawings or patterns, or if you’re using dark paper, the edding 2185 gel roller is the perfect choice. If your designs include graphics, metallic colours such as silver and gold will lend an amazing shine – so just let your imagination run wild! You can find magnets for the cabochon technique in larger art-and-craft stores.

Categories: Kitchen
Special gifts
Colouring and Zendoodle
Products: Fineliners
Gel rollers
Materials: Paper, carton and cardboard
Difficulty: Easy peasy
Downloads: Images (ZIP)

Step-by-step

Step 1

Draw faint circles on the paper the same size as the magnet; the best way is to place the plastic cabochon directly onto the paper and draw round it.

Step 2

Draw your chosen design using the edding 1800 fineliner.

Step 3

Coat the base of the glass cabochon with glue and press it onto the design into position, making sure that no air bubbles are trapped. Allow to dry thoroughly.

Step 4

Cut round it with scissors and stick it carefully onto the metal mount. And there you have it – you’ve designed your very own magnet!

Step 5

Tip: You can make items of jewellery, such as rings, pendants and bracelets in the same way. Your local craft store will have a large selection of cabochons to choose from. You can decorate them using edding gel rollers and super-fine edding 1800 fineliners.

Products and materials

edding 1800 profipen

edding 2185 gel roller

Other materials

Craft magnets (available in different styles and a range of sizes from art-and-craft stores)
Scissors or circular punch, mosaic glue
Paper
Pencil and compass (optional)