DIY Ladybug Magnets
These DIY ladybug magnets are a fun and beginner-friendly craft that’s easy to make and even more fun to display! They’re quick, cheerful, and full of charm.
Yield: 1 ladybug magnet
Cost: $1
Equipment
- Paintbrushes (1 fine tip, 1 medium tip)
Materials
Instructions
Step 1: Find what you need
- Gather your supplies and materials.
Step 2: Clean the bead
- Begin by cleaning your flat glass bead to remove fingerprints and oil (especially on the flat part, where you'll be painting).
Step 3: Paint the back of the glass bead
- Paint 1/4 to 1/3 of the flat part of the glass bead with black paint.
- Then make a thin vertical line down the center, dividing the wings.
- Add tiny black dots to the wings and allow to dry completely.
- Cover the whole flat bottom with red paint, on top of the black details. Allow to dry and add a second coat if needed.
Step 4: Attach the magnet and eyes
- Once the red paint is totally dry, attach a magnet using super glue or tacky glue.
- Then turn the glass bead over and attach 4mm googly eyes to the curved side of the stone, in the black section. The googly eyes we used are self-adhesive, but you can also use the super glue or tacky glue to attach them. We recommend using a toothpick to apply the glue, since the eyes are so small.
- Your DIY ladybug magnet is complete!
- Have fun making a whole swarm of these ladybug magnets, covering your fridge or giving them away as thoughtful gifts.
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Notes
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