Valentine Magnets

Share the love with these cute and easy painted Valentine's Day magnet ideas from Delta Creative.

Supplies:

• Delta Air-Dry PermEnamel™ Surface Conditioner
• Delta Air-Dry PermEnamel™ Paint:
  • Ultra White (45 029)
  • Wisteria (45 120)
  • Fuchsia (45 013)
  • Red Red (45 033)
• Sponges
• Large glass flat back beads
• #1 liner brush
• Palette
• Cardboard
• Double stick tape
• Self-adhesive magnetic tape
• Scissors

Note: For best results, please take a moment to review all instructions on product packaging before beginning any project. PermEnamel, the only air-dry paint that does not require heat setting, is a polyester-based and DOES NOT mix with water. You may clean your brushes with soap and water between applications, but make certain they are completely dry before moving to the next color.

Steps:

1. Surface preparation is very important. Apply PermEnamel Surface Conditioner with a clean, dry brush. Let dry. Do not rinse or wipe off.
    
2. Trace patterns onto paper. Apply pieces of double stick tape over the designs. Press the glass beads, curved side down onto the tape. Center designs in bead and press to secure. This will make painting easier.
    
3. Use the liner brush to paint in designs, referring to photo for colors. Be sure the first coat of paint dries before layering on the next color. A blow dryer will speed up this step.
    
4. When all designs have been painted, blow dry.
    
5. For the background color, tap the flat end of the stencil sponge into the desired color of PermEnamel and sponge onto the surface over the painted design. This will require two coats, be sure to dry in-between coats.
    
6. Cut off about an inch of the magnetic tape; peel off backing and press onto center of bead.