Super slim round magnets for closures?

[laurap]

Hello Fellow Paper Crafters,

I am looking for super slim round magnets that I can use for closures....like the basic grey ones.  Does anyone have any resources of what I can use to substitute the basic grey ones that may be more economical?

Peace & Blessings,

Laura

[muscrat]

I love the basic Grey magnets but they are expensive and hard to find so I have switched to Velcro! I buy what's called low profile, which basically means they are super slim. And they are nearly invisible and hold well!

[gregzgurl]

I've used scraps of the magnetic vent covers (leftover from die storage adventures) in place of regular magnets. I would test this on scraps to be sure that they are strong enough to hold whatever you need them to hold...

[bjeans]

Basic Gray seemed to almost disappear, but are back at quite a few retailers. Just google on “Basic Gray magnets.” They come in different sizes. Here are small ones discounted at JoAnn for $5.09. I love the satisfying little click feeling when they close. Cheap thrills. :rolleyes:

https://www.joann.com/basic-grey-small-magnetic-snaps/1465236.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&sour ce=TIS-S&WT.srch=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmsrxBRDaARIsANyiD1paqWzq 1toZJg2GvbUBGlQ-w9_KIr3hcbyTfHLqooG80PAhVKFFkf0aAljLEALw_wcB

When I want an even flatter closure, I use an extremely flat backing piece (called targets) with the Basic Gray magnet. Unfortunately I don’t remember where I bought them. 

[Lorri.V.]

Depending on what you are using them for be careful.  I made some great little wallets and purses one Christmas for gift cards and those magnets took off the info on those gift cards.  Never again will I use them for that purpose.  velcrove is great.

Lorri

[muscrat]

Lorrie makes a good point, though. Don't use them if its for gift cards! I bought my Velcro slim profiles in different sizes. 3/8" and 5/8" are two sizes I bought.

[abb0187]

Laura, check out these slim magnets from 3M. Much more economical option!

​​​​​​I can't paste the link - but search Amazon for "Round Magnets with Adhesive Backing, 120 Pieces Magnet Circles (Diameter 0.8’” x 0.08”) on 4 Tape Sheets, with 3M Strong Adhesive Backing."

Amy