How to glue Magnets to leather

[Bert03241]

with out sew in a pouch?

[fredk]

Without something to support the magnet it wont stay in place for long

You can get magnet closures which have a metal surround which has two or more prongs on it which pierce the leather and are folded over. You can also get magnets encased in a thin plastic pouch which can be glued to the leather. For the occasional time I've used a magnet I've glued it in place, just to hold it whilst working, then glued a very thin piece of material or leather over the backside of the item to hold the magnet in place

[Bert03241]

thanks but the mag is visible on both side and cant be sewn or have prongs must be glued to leather I can't find a very thin plastic coated. very this like a 16th or thinner 10mm dia

[AzShooter]

Try Superglue.  Gorilla Glue also works when you need a fast bond.

 

[fredk]

1 hour ago, Bert03241 said:

thanks but the mag is visible on both side and cant be sewn or have prongs must be glued to leather I can't find a very thin plastic coated. very this like a 16th or thinner 10mm dia

Here is the type in a plastic pouch;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/334272823004?hash=item4dd4367edc:g:mKUAAOSwiWJhzU-i

I think gluing the plastic to the leather would give a better bond than metal to leather

[Dwight]

How about putting it in a vise and drilling 1/16 inch holes sideways thru it??

Then you could sew it on.

I've only used the ones with a clasp . . . or thin leather pouch . . . they've worked great so far.

May God bless,

Dwight