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Model Magic Magnets Everyday Preschool Craft

ModelMagic Magnets ©mcmath2007
\With a little creativity and some Crayola® Model Magic you can make some fantastic refrigerator magnets! No baking required, it just air dries. And best of all, you can color it with Crayola® Markers! No need for messy paint. Use your imagination and create all sorts of magnets in various themes. Great for preschooler gift giving and fun to make at birthday parties!

Difficulty Level 3 out of 4

What You Need

Model Magic Image

Crayola® Model Magic
Small Metal Cookie Cutters
Crayola® Markers For Decorating Your Magnets
Little Buttons, Beads, etc. for Decorating (optional)
Small Disk Magnets
Glue

How to Make It

Step One:
Open the Model Magic and let your preschooler flatten the clay with his/her hands or a small rolling pin. Use the cookie cutters to cut out shapes.

Step Two:
You can add little beads or buttons for decoration if you want.

Step Three:
Let it dry, minimum 24 hours. Longer if needed.

Step Four:
Once it has dried, use the markers to decorate the pieces then glue the magnets onto the back. There you go!

Variations

Make up a whole batch in a theme to match your birthday party and let the preschoolers decorated them as a party favor craft. Your preschooler can also make these magnets for holiday gift giving.


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