Comments on: Awesome Homemade Fridge Magnets using a Crayon Resist Technique

By: Jackie Currie

Jackie Currie — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 03:57:07 +0000

In reply to Kelly.

That’s really strange, Kelly. We made these 3 years ago, and I still have mine (the “Jackie” one) on my fridge. It’s still as colourful as the day we made it. I can’t imagine, when you’ve used the same brand of watercolours as us, why you didn’t get the same results. I’m so sorry I don’t have an explanation for you.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 26 Nov 2018 02:06:32 +0000

I used all the same equipment you did (same paint, not watered down), and these looked gorgeous when wet (like your pics above). When the dried, they looked so incredibly washed out, dull, and muddy. Like a night and day difference. Such a bummer and not giftable. Nice idea, just didn’t work out.

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Fri, 25 May 2018 15:13:40 +0000

In reply to JACKIE.

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By: JACKIE

JACKIE — Tue, 22 May 2018 18:06:25 +0000

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By: Serenity

Serenity — Thu, 10 May 2018 22:38:38 +0000

In reply to happyhooligans.

So we ended up making these and they’re so cute! I must say I was more excited about them than the kids! I ended up purchasing business card magnets from Amazon that have the sticky backing on them. Do you think they’ll be strong enough for the job? Or should I still super glue them? By the way I prefer the Crayola twistable white crayon over the ones you linked too. The regular white crayon from Amazon ‘flakes’ too much.
I’m looking forward to making many more of these for friends and family. Thanks so much!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 05 Feb 2018 02:40:09 +0000

In reply to Serenity. The paint doesn't take all that long to dry. To speed it up you can always blast the painting with a hair dryer. Most watercolours will wash out of clothing, but to be safe, you should protect your table top. I often give the kids a cookie sheet to place their art in when we're working with messy materials. For the magnet, cut it just a little smaller than the magnet itself.

By: Serenity

Serenity — Wed, 31 Jan 2018 00:44:05 +0000

Hello,
Love your site! It’s so helpful! I’m planning on making these soon. I’ve already purchased the mini art canvases from Amazon. I’m not crafty at all so I actually have to go to a craft store to buy watercolor paints, thin magnets, and a white crayon! How long does the paint take to dry? Is is a very messy paint that stains clothing,etc.? What size should I cut the magnet?

Thanks in advance!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:51:21 +0000

In reply to s. What kind of paint are you using, Sharon?

By: s

Wed, 20 Dec 2017 06:23:59 +0000

Just tried this. It is not working at all. What could I possibly be doing wrong? It seems pretty easy. The paint covers entirely – no crayon resist. I was counting on this for my Holiday gifts for Thursday. Ugh!

By: happyhooligans

happyhooligans — Mon, 12 Oct 2015 05:59:18 +0000

In reply to Gina (aka East Coast Mommy). Thanks, Gina!

By: Gina (aka East Coast Mommy)

Gina (aka East Coast Mommy) — Fri, 09 Oct 2015 11:49:57 +0000

What a sweet craft. LOVE it!