How To Make Skeleton Key Magnets And Magnets Using Old Drawer Pulls
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Make skeleton key magnets in 10 minutes or less. And if you have old drawer pulls, or unique hardware pieces, stick a magnet to them too. It’s much better to display your favorite things instead of storing them away.
The magnets have character and are real beauties. They certainly stand out next to my freebie advertising and travel/tourist magnets.
I would hate to see these vintage and antique pieces end up in the metal recycling bin. You can do so many things with small items like these. I’ve seen cute angel tree ornaments made with antique keys.
Today is Thrift Store Decor Day and we are welcoming a new blogger on the tour, Pam from House of Hawthornes. My thrifty friends always have a unique take on their budget creations. Links to their posts are listed after my magnet tutorial.
I have two jars of keys. One jar is mainly junk keys, and the other holds vintage skeleton keys. I pulled out 3 of my favorite vintage keys to work with. I noticed the vintage keys are attracted to the magnets, but the newer keys aren’t—they have a different composition.
These are the pulls and junk things from my hardware stash. As I mentioned earlier, I liked the idea of using the long furniture pulls for magnets.
The first thing I did was polish the hardware with Howard’s wax. Some of the pieces were a little rusty, and the wax kept the rust from rubbing off on stuff.
I use Howard’s Wax on just about everything. It’s great for antiquing painted furniture, bringing wood mirrors back to life, softening leather, etc.
I have a package of magnets I bought at Hobby Lobby, and I also have some that came from the thrift store. Always check out the small stuff (usually in bags hanging on hooks) at the thrift store.
Magnets are expensive. I used clear Gorilla Glue to stick the magnets to the hardware. Not sure how long it takes the glue to dry. I let the magnets sit overnight.
Notice how I have all the hardware and magnets separated? Put those darn things too close together and they all hug on each other. Not good until the glue dries!
Now, isn’t the long hardware pull cool as a magnet? That one is my own unique take on refrigerator magnets. The furniture pull has a magnet on each end. Usually, there is one magnet glued to a small decorative item. I can’t do anything the regular way.
I wasn’t sure how to best stage the magnets. I just pulled out my folder of inspiration pages torn from magazines and stuck them on the fridge.
The antique skeleton keys and vintage hardware pieces are more like art than magnets. I did a good job. Can you see me patting myself on the back? I’m eating a piece of chocolate too.
I stuck the magnets on my yellow antique pie safe. They sure pop against the bright yellow. As you can see, the pieces will make their way around the house.
Which magnet is your favorite? Do you like them? Are you digging through your junk drawer yet? My favorites are…..all of them…I can’t pick just one.
Leave me a note and then click the pink text links below the “before” makeover photo to visit my friends……
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World Map Makeover – My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia
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Key Hook Cabinet Makeover – Sadie Seasongoods
Repurposed Thrift Store Tray – House of Hawthornes
Antique Key Fridge Magnets – Petticoat Junktion (that’s me!)
Thanks for being here and have a great day, Kathy
