Question 1

What kind of magnet is best for making fridge magnets?

Accepted Answer

Adhesive magnetic sheets or pre-cut peel-and-stick squares are best for fridge and photo magnets. They have a flat back you trim to size with scissors and a sticky face that bonds to prints, cardstock, or glass cabochons. A sheet or square pack runs $4-$12 and makes dozens of magnets. Skip thick neodymium discs here; they are overkill and can scratch the fridge.

Question 2

Which magnets work for magnetic jewelry clasps?

Accepted Answer

Small neodymium (rare-earth) disc or ball magnets, usually 4mm-8mm, make the strongest clasps in a tiny footprint. Buy them as matched pairs and mind polarity so the two halves attract rather than repel. Look for a nickel or gold plating that matches your findings, and a pull force rated for the bracelet or necklace weight. Neodymium multipacks typically cost $8-$20.

Question 3

What do N35 and N52 mean on magnet listings?

Accepted Answer

Those are neodymium grades that measure magnetic strength: N35 is moderate, N52 is the strongest commonly sold. Higher grades pull harder at the same size, which matters for thin clasps or holding through fabric and paper. For most crafts, N35-N42 is plenty; reserve N48-N52 for very small magnets that still need a firm grip. Stronger magnets snap together hard, so handle them carefully.

Question 4

How strong a magnet do I need for my project?

Accepted Answer

Size the magnet to the weight you are holding plus the gap between the magnet and the steel surface, and read the pull force in pounds. A photo on a fridge needs almost nothing; holding a sign through cardstock or a tablecloth needs much more. For paper and fabric crafts, a 5mm to 8mm neodymium disc or a single layer of magnetic sheet handles it. Check the recommended use in each listing.

Question 5

Are these craft magnets safe around kids?

Accepted Answer

Strong neodymium magnets are a serious swallowing hazard for small children and should be kept away from them entirely; multiple swallowed magnets can pinch the gut. For kid-safe projects, choose flexible magnetic sheets or large, low-strength button magnets that cannot fit in a mouth. Check the listing for an age range and any small-parts warning before gifting magnets to a family with young children.

Question 6

How much do craft magnets cost and how fast do they ship?

Accepted Answer

Disc and adhesive sheet packs run $4-$12, neodymium multipacks $8-$20, and bulk maker bundles or magnetic tape rolls $20-$40. Most in-stock magnets ship in 3-7 business days from independent suppliers. Custom-printed magnet blanks, laser-cut shapes, or made-to-order strengths usually take 1-2 weeks, so order early for craft-fair prep or a dated gift.

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