Magnet thickness and venders information requested.

[Snowwhyt]

The place where I previously got my magnet sheets has gone out of business. They were incredible thickness, never fell off/slid on the Magic or Wonder doors. And they were only $1 a sheet! I’m a little concerned on price but VERY concerned about strength. The classics have more remodling so they hold up on heavily painted doors.
I already bought some that look like they will fall off the door if someone runs by them.
Any recommendations or thickness I should be looking for? I have Photo adhesive paper that I currently use to applied to the magnets.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

The place where I previously got my magnet sheets has gone out of business. They were incredible thickness, never fell off/slid on the Magic or Wonder doors. And they were only $1 a sheet! I’m a little concerned on price but VERY concerned about strength. The classics have more remodling so they hold up on heavily painted doors.
I already bought some that look like they will fall off the door if someone runs by them.
Any recommendations or thickness I should be looking for? I have Photo adhesive paper that I currently use to applied to the magnets.
Thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

I typically just use the standard fridge type (black rubber stuff) magnets to back the images I print. The larger the surface area of the magnet, the better it sticks. I've only had minimal issues with smaller magnets falling off the doors on the classic ships. That is, yes, some do fall off. So I move them to a different spot on the door and that seems to work.

 

[owensamo]

I've been buying business card magnets in bulk (usually boxes of 100). They were large enough to hold on our Magic door last November, and are self-adhesive so no messy glue required. They're also large enough to be able to cut smaller for smaller images. No problems so far - hopefully they'll work fine for our upcoming Wonder cruise in Feb.

 

[GPaLarry]

Out of desperation I have used Home Depot magnets (small round ones about 1/4" thick with hole in center) and put them on top of the item to be posted...not classy, but does the job. Cruise on...

 

[ladyofthetramp]

We used those crazy powerful magnets off of Amazon on the Wonder this past summer. They weren't coming down! But we had a huge totem pole on our door!

 

[Snowwhyt]

Does anyone know where to get super thick magnet sheets?

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Does anyone know where to get super thick magnet sheets?

Define "super thick". I use the magnetic sheets from Michael's . They work well. https://www.michaels.com/pro-mag-magnetic-sheet-12""-x-24""/10265238.html#q=magnetic+sheets&start=4

If you need heavier-duty magnets you can get neodymium magnets at Home Depot for a good price: https://www.homedepot.com/p/MASTER-...th-Magnet-Discs-12-per-Pack-07090HD/202526371

 

[Snowwhyt]

Define "super thick". I use the magnetic sheets from Michael's . They work well. https://www.michaels.com/pro-mag-magnetic-sheet-12""-x-24""/10265238.html#q=magnetic+sheets&start=4

Well the sheets that you mentioned in the earlier post here, I purchased a few years ago and moved around the door just like you do. But I’m making gifts and I’m expecting about 25 magnets to be exchanged. I had to put extra magnets on my magnetic sheets on the next cruise and I just wanted to give a more professional look as a gift just like I had before.

 

[PrincessShmoo]

Well the sheets that you mentioned in the earlier post here, I purchased a few years ago and moved around the door just like you do. But I’m making gifts and I’m expecting about 25 magnets to be exchanged. I had to put extra magnets on my magnetic sheets on the next cruise and I just wanted to give a more professional look as a gift just like I had before.

I understand.

Just my thought - I appreciate any gifts I get, and the handmade ones are the best. I think it shows thought and time to do them. So I wouldn't dink you any points for a (what you might think is) less than perfect item.

 

[Michelle James]

I created my magnets using Vistaprint. I did them on a 10x20 car magnet, then cut them out when it arrived. Reasonably priced, especially with a promo code.

 

[Tequilamamacita]

We used those crazy powerful magnets off of Amazon on the Wonder this past summer. They weren't coming down! But we had a huge totem pole on our door!
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Where did you get this totem pole????

 

[ladyofthetramp]

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[ladyofthetramp]

Where did you get this totem pole????

The original came from one of the Alaska FB groups. Someone was nice enough there to posted a pdf/jpeg. I printed it on to 20x30 photo paper. Cut out with an exacto. Laminated. It is actually 3 pieces for ease of packing/travel.

 

[DonnettaR]

We used those crazy powerful magnets off of Amazon on the Wonder this past summer. They weren't coming down! But we had a huge totem pole on our door!
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What printer did you use?

 

[ladyofthetramp]

What printer did you use?

For that size print, I had to send it out. I used Shutterfly.com. Waited for a special, like 50% off, to get the best possible price

 

[TestingH2O]

View attachment 366250 I created my magnets using Vistaprint. I did them on a 10x20 car magnet, then cut them out when it arrived. Reasonably priced, especially with a promo code.

I've had the best luck doing exactly this.

 

[phins_jazy]

View attachment 366250 I created my magnets using Vistaprint. I did them on a 10x20 car magnet, then cut them out when it arrived. Reasonably priced, especially with a promo code.

that is such an awesome idea!!