Tutorial: How to make a Polaroid Magnet Frame

I found these magnets on Photojojo a few weeks ago, and thought, ” These are cool. I can totally make ’em.” So, that’s exactly what I did.

This project couldn’t be any easier! You only need a few supplies and a couple of minutes to make your own polaroid magnet frames. They are super addictive. Here’s what you need to recreate this project at home…

Materials: White Magnetic Sheet (the heavier the weight the better- you can find quite a few different types here on Amazon), Ruler, Pencil or Pen, Xacto Knife

How To: Scroll below for step by step photos. Quick note– In the step by step photos I had a real polaroid in order to get the dimensions correct. I will give you all the correct dimensions below, so there is no need to use your own polaroid here, unless you really want to. 1. Turn your magnetic sheet over (white side down). Black side facing up. 2. Get out your ruler and draw a rectangle that is 4.25 x 3.5 inches. 3. Use your ruler as a straight edge and cut the rectangle out of your magnet sheet with an Xacto knife. 4. Now you need to cut out the inner box to make your magnet actually look like a polaroid. 5. Measure and mark 1/4 inch around three sides of your rectangle (top, left, right). 6. And then for the weighted bottom, measure 7/8 of an inch. 7. Grab your straight edge and the Xacto again and cut out the inner box. Flip it over, grab a few photos and enjoy!

Looks just like the real thing, doesn’t it? And here’s a few style shots (you know I love a good style shot when it comes to tutorials)…

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