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Make Button Magnets

By Erin Huffstetler, About.com

Button Magnets

Button Magnets

Erin Huffstetler
Have a big stash of spare buttons that you don't know what to do with? Then, turn some of them into refrigerator magnets.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 10 minutes or less
Here's How:
  1. Choose several buttons that you'd like to turn into magnets. (Those with flat backs work best.)
  2. Then, apply glue to the front side of your first magnet; and affix a button to it, holding it in place until the glue takes hold.
  3. Repeat with your remaining buttons and magnets.
Tips:
  1. Button magnets make great gifts. Make up a few extra sets to use as last-minute gifts.
  2. Keep an eye out at yard sales and flea markets for vintage buttons that you can turn into magnets.
What You Need:
  • Buttons
  • Magnets
  • Hot glue or super glue
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