Thank you all for your suggestions on my post yesterday, and those of you who left comments on Instagram. I'm getting so excited for our Southern road trip! Please keep leaving me suggestions if you think of them--I read every comment you all write. Today, I wanted to share a DIY project that I recently did: concrete magnets! This is a very easy project that has so much potential. Silicone ice cube trays and molds come in tons of fun shapes, so you could do hearts or letters, or whatever you like! I think they'd make great gifts--put a few in a box with a note that says: "you're a star!" or "you make me starry-eyed."

The supplies: a silicone ice cube tray, magnets, concrete mix, a bucket or container to mix the concrete in, a stick for stirring, and a cup to scoop the concrete with.

Mix the cement according to the directions on the package. Start by putting a couple inches of water in the bottom of your bucket, then pour in the cement mix til it reaches the consistency of pancake batter. Scoop the cement out and fill each compartment of the silicone mold about half full (or however thick you want your finished magnets to be). Pick up the mold and set it down again a couple times to make sure the cement has reached every corner.

When the concrete has just started to set but is still pliable, push in the magnets, leaving just the very top of them poking out. Wait for the concrete to fully set, following the directions on the package. Or if you’re impatient (like me!), wait at least 8 hours.

Pop the hardened magnets out of the silicone mold. They should come out really easily. You can sand the bottom edges to smooth them out a little if you’d like.

And that’s it! Stick them on your fridge, admire your handiwork, and dream of all the projects you could do with concrete + silicone molds.

P.S. I created this project for Buzzfeed. Check out their post here, with 22 inspiring concrete projects!

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1. Posted by Debbie on Thursday, August 22nd, 2013
   
   Wow, what a great idea! I am thinking hearts! :)
2. Posted by Amy Barragan on Monday, August 26th, 2013
   
   CUTE!
3. Posted by Victoria on Friday, March 7th, 2014
   
   Such a great idea ! Will definitely do it this summer :)
   xx, Victoria
4. Posted by M on Monday, November 24th, 2014
   
   Great Idea :D
5. Posted by Caroline on Friday, December 1st, 2017
   
   Great. Where do I find the cube? I didnt find the big one you have used?
6. Posted by Sofia on Wednesday, May 13th, 2020
   
   I love your little magnets, they look great.
   We craft on and with magnets at home a lot, but I have not used concrete yet, I must try it.
   I use magnets and glue from www.magnet-shop.com.
   Maybe it is a useful hint for you, for your next magnetic project.
   • Posted by Aileen on Friday, May 22nd, 2020
     
     Thanks Sofia!
7. Posted by Roly Liu on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022
   
   Hi there
   
   This is Roly from STB, we are making concrete crafts like you.
   In addition, we also supply concrete chemical additives used for manufacturing concrete ideas.
   
   If you have any OEM request or cooperation in designing, we will be honored to work with you.
   Expecting to get your email soon.
   
   
   Best regards
   
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   Roly Liu