Magnetic Book Markers

[fredk]

Magnetic Book Markers? Eh? was ee on about? Book pages aren't magnetic

Let me explain

This is the latest craze here. Has been for several months now but I was only able to tackle it this past week

Do you use scrap leather to make key ring fobs? Then you can make Magnetic Book Markers

I used my die for key fobs

I punched out two

I have two identical pieces complete with sewing holes

Using contact adhesive I stuck on two powerful magnets. They are 12 mm x 3 mm N52 strength. Placement doesn't have to be exact, an approx will do

I mark the magnets to make sure I have them the right way up. Sometimes with really thin and floppy leather you can cut thin cardboard to go around the magnet to make the leather firmer/stiffer

The two pieces are all sewn up

and in use, the book mark is folded over the page and the two magnets attract holding it in place

One side;

 

It doesn't matter which way you fold it, the magnets will always attract

The leather has to be as thin as possible and the magnets strong, I recommend N50 or N52. The orange leather is thicker than what I'd prefer. Scrap leather; the two sides can be different, dyed or un-dyed veg tan & coloured chrome tan together, two different coloured chrome tan et cetera. Maybe stamped with an initial, or other 3D stamps, . . . . .the only limit is your own imagination

On-line these sell for £/$4.99, in the shops - £/$10 to 15

The biggest expense are the magnets. £/$1 to 1.50 each, = £/$2 to 3 per book mark. Maybe you can get the magnets cheaper

Something else to make for selling at your market places

Edited May 21, 2024 by fredk

[SUP]

Good idea to use key fob dies.