Introduction: Crayon-Inspired Magnet

This is an amazingly cute little magnet. It is super easy to make, and it looks great in the home, classroom, office, or anywhere else!

Supplies

  • A large, medium, and ultra-fine paintbrush (a toothpick is also a good ultra-fine option)
  • A glass vase filler bead
  • A round magnet
  • Black paint
  • paint of another color (in thiscase, it was blue)
  • Super glue
  • Craft finisher

Step 1: Base Coat

Squirt a bit of blue paint (or whatever color) on a paper plate or other paint-safe surface. Paint all sides of your vase filler bead and let it dry.

Step 2: Write

With a toothpick or ultra-fine brush, dip it in black paint and write the word "crayon" in the middle, leaving plenty of room on the sides.

Step 3: Paint the Black Strips

Paint black strips on either side of your word, just like a real crayon would have. Let it dry.

Step 4: Add Crayon Flair

Dip a toothpick or ultra-fine brush in the same shade of blue you used for your base coat. Draw teeny squiggles down the back strips to make it look more like a crayon. Let it dry.

Step 5: Finishing Touches

With super glue, add a magnet to the bottom and let it dry.