Did you know that there are nearly 8 billion sweetheart candies produced every year around February 14? That's a lot of candy! If you're looking for a fun and simply way to spread love and joy to your loved ones on Valentine's Day, make these DIY magnetic conversation hearts. They are the perfect Valentine!

Supplies

Note: You'll need magnets with a stronger pull force depending on the weight and size of the clay hearts.

Steps

  1. Knead the pastel polymer clay for 1-2 minutes or until it is easy to work with.
  2. Lay the clay on a flat, non-stick surface and roll it flat.
  3. When it is about ¼ inch thick, cut heart-shaped pieces out of the clay with an X-Acto knife. You can even use a candy Sweetheart as a stencil.
  4. Once you have all of your heart pieces, place them on a non-stick cookie sheet.
  5. Indent messages on each heart piece before putting them in the oven. Use the alphabet stamps to imprint letters into the hearts.
  6. Heat the oven to 275° and bake the hearts for 5-10 minutes. Depending on the size of your pieces and the clay used, baking times can vary. Be sure to look at the baking instructions on your polymer clay.
  7. Remove pieces from the oven. Once cool, fill letter indents in carefully with the red paint and a thin brush or stick.
  8. Let paint dry and glue neodymium magnets to the back.
If you want to make these magnets even more authentic try sticking them in an empty container and giving them to your Valentine. However, be absolutely clear that they are magnets and not candy. You can also DIY the box. Here is a tutorial on how to make a Valentine’s felt box from American Felt and Craft.

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