Help your children or students experience the land before time with our DIY dinosaur magnets. This fun craft can help your kids learn about dinosaurs and the principles of magnetism. Once completed, you can place your magnets throughout your classroom or home to immerse your kids in a world filled with these amazing creatures. 

Supplies

Purchase your magnets by visiting our online store. All magnets necessary for this craft are linked in the full supply list below. We also offer same-day shipping if you place your order by 3 PM EST. All other supplies can be purchased at your favorite craft store. 

 

Gather these supplies:

 

  • Small plastic toy dinosaurs
  • Disc magnets (¼” x 1/16”)
  • Scissors 
  • Exacto knife 
  • PVA Glue
  • Safety goggles
  • Gloves

5 Steps

This project is very straightforward but should be completed by an adult. Cutting through the dinosaurs may be dangerous due to shavings flying around and the use of sharp objects. To make your children feel included, allow them to pick which types of dinosaurs you will turn into magnets. Be sure to leave a few dinosaur toys intact so your kids have some to play with. 

 

Follow these steps to make your dinosaur magnets: 

 

  1. Gather all your materials and put on your gloves and safety goggles.
  2. Cut your dinosaurs in half vertically. The half with the head and front legs will be used for the magnet. You should be able to use scissors to accomplish this, but an X-acto knife will work if the material offers stronger resistance.
  3. If you look where you cut, you will see the inside of the toy is hollow. Fill up the hole with PVA glue and wait for it to dry. Be sure to place the dinosaur in a position where the glue doesn’t run out of the gap. 
  4. After making sure the glue is solid and dry, place some more glue on a magnet and press it down. 
  5. After letting the glue dry, you are ready to place your dinosaur magnets throughout your home or classroom! 

Explore New Frontiers with Apex Magnets

As your kids imagine a world filled with prehistoric creatures, why not create something for yourself? At Apex, we have a fantastic collection of DIY projects that can be used to add some flair to your kitchen, living room, and more. Our impressive collection of magnets can help you complete projects big and small. If you have a question, just call our magnet experts at 1-304-257-1193.