Creating Homemade Fridge Magnets

There are two main types of magnets commonly used to create homemade Fridge Magnets:

1. Flexible Magnetic Patches:

• These magnets are kisscut to size and can be easily cut down further with a pair of scissors.
• Equipped with a self adhesive backing they are an easy to apply magnet that will suit most applications for light weight holding jobs.
• They are relatively weak though and may not be enough to hold heavier items on a fridge.

2. Ceramic Magnets:

• These are the dark-colored hard magnets often found in magnetic souvenirs.
• They are inexpensive but relatively weak, which may not be sufficient if you want to hold up paper on the fridge.

3. Neodymium Magnets:

• These magnets feature a chrome finish and are significantly stronger than ferrite magnets, making them a better choice for holding items on a fridge.
• Despite being more expensive, their higher strength means you can achieve the same or greater holding power with smaller dimensions

Important Factors to Consider When Choosing Your Magnet:

• Pull Force: The pull force listed for each magnet is based on lifting a 10mm thick steel vertically. Since fridges typically have only 1mm or 2mm thick steel, the magnetic field may not reach full saturation, resulting in reduced holding power.
• Orientation: Magnets on a vertical surface like a fridge can generally hold about 30% of their listed strength due to gravity and the lack of traction on the smooth surface.
• Gap: Any gap created (for example, paper) between the magnet and the metal surface will slightly diminish the holding strength.

Given these variables, many applications will require some trial and error to select the correct magnet for your project. We always recommend going larger rather then smaller to ensure it has the power to stick to your fridge.