Magnetic Pin Bowl Tutorial

Jen Walshaw
by Jen Walshaw
4 Materials
$10
1 Hour
Easy

Magnetic Pin Bowl Tutorial is a paid collaboration with Bostik. I have been lusting after a magnetic pin bowl for my sewing for ages, but at around £15 for a pretty pink or blue polka dot one, they were out of my price range, especially when you can pick up a deep red car parts dish for less than £4!

So I bought one and decided to pimp it up to make it more me by adding a plastic animal (from when the boys were little) and spray painting it. I am delighted at just how amazing my Magnetic pin bowl has turned out.

This really is a simple make and the secret is to add lots of thin layers of paint which is what takes the time. I am a big fan of bright coloured spray paint - see how my shelf turned out using bright pink paint.


Materials:



  • Magnetic bowl – Car parts ones are cheaper
  • Bostik Fix and Flash (Available from Hobbycraft)
  • Enamel Spray Paint
  • Animal of your choice (this flamingo a gift and mine is a sloth)!
  • Cardboard Box

Start by making sure that both the animal and the bowl is clean and dry.

One of the reasons I haven’t already done this project even though I had the materials was the fact that I thought I would have to use 2 part epoxy glue and I wasn’t keen. Thankfully Bostik have introduced their new Fix and Flash a new way to bond and repair items. It is a strong photoactive glue using an LED light. You apply the glue, adjust the position of the glue for 5 seconds, turn on the light and direct it towards the glue for 15 seconds. Fix, flash and it’s glued.

Then you need to spray the magnetic pin bowl your chosen colour. I used quick dry  Plastikote enamel paint. The secret is to do lots of light layers. I pop the item in a cardboard box on its side and always spray in a well-ventilated area.

I love how it turned out and it is so useful. You don’t have to use it for pin and needles. It would also be perfect for hair grips too.

If you like sewing then take a look at the beautiful Monstera Leaf applique cushions I made.

Suggested materials:
  • Magnetic bowl – Car parts ones are cheaper   (Ebay)
  • Bostik Fix and Flash   (Hobbycraft)
  • Enamel Spray Paint   (Amazon)
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