Application No. 789: Picture frames made of magnetic tape
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Application No. 789: Picture frames made of magnetic tape
Author: C. Egli, Winterthur, Switzerland
Minimalistic picture frames for pretty cards
All my kitchen cabinets are white and
magnetic and therefore the perfect
surface for magnets. After years of
hanging up cards, notes, etc. with
neodymium magnets, I got bored with
it. Additionally, I find it dangerous to use
strong magnets due to the danger of
swallowing (www.supermagnete.pt/
safety?highlight=
swallowing#swallowing) - I have small
children.
Thin magnetic tape for postcards &
photos
I looked around and found out that
coloured magnetic tape (available in
many colours) are perfect for making
minimalistic frames for nice cards.
For this picture I used two pieces of
magnetic tape 10 mm (www.
supermagnete.pt/MT-10) in a matt grey
as a frame.
I cut the magnetic tape with scissors to
the desired length and then pressed it
flat until it was no longer warped.
I intentionally cut the tape a little longer
than the picture. This way it adheres
better too.
The purple matches the colour of the
writing on the birthday card.
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The same with this card from the
Scottish Highlands. The frame turns it
into a real eye-catcher.
I also tried this on my wall that I covered
with magnetic paint, but the adhesive
force of the magnetic tape is not strong
enough on that surface, so I continue to
use super magnets there.
Wide magnetic tape for thick cards
For thicker cards or cardboard it takes a
2 cm wide magnetic tape (www.
supermagnete.pt/MT-20) so the card
doesn't slide down. I especially like the
colour contrast between pink and green.
Magnetic tape instead of adhesive
tape
But you can also use pieces of the 2 cm
wide magnetic tape like an adhesive
tape - with the difference that it doesn't
damage the card.
I think the strips of this coloured
magnetic tape would look very good on
a black magnetic board (www.
supermagnete.pt/MB-11) as well.
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Articles used
MT-10: Coloured magnetic tape 10 mm (www.supermagnete.pt/MT-10)
MT-20: Coloured magnetic tape 20 mm (www.supermagnete.pt/MT-20)
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