How to Make Refrigerator Magnets From Clothespins

Children love to see their artwork displayed around the house. Have them help create the means with which to hang their projects with these DIY clothespin magnets.

TOOLS
rolling pin
clay cutters or small cookie cutters
MATERIALS
clothespins
air-dry clay
craft glue
adhesive magnets

STEP 1

Gather Tools and Materials
You'll need: clothespins, air-dry clay, a rolling pin, clay cutters or small cookie cutters, craft glue and adhesive magnets.

STEP 2

Create Clay Shapes
Roll clay into a ball and flatten with rolling pin. The thinner the clay is rolled out, the quicker it will dry. Use cookie or clay cutters to make different shapes and allow to dry. Repeat with additional colors and shapes.

STEP 3

Attach to Clothespins
Once clay shapes are dry, arrange onto clothespins and attach with glue. Layer the shapes in interesting color combinations and formations. Allow to dry.

STEP 4

Add the Magnets
When glue is dry, turn the clothespins over. Peel back the paper on the magnetic squares to reveal adhesive side. Adhere to the back of the clothespin, and repeat until three magnets are affixed on each clothespin.

STEP 5

Time to Shine
Stick to the refrigerator and use to hang artwork or photographs for an eye-catching display.
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