Nikki 0 Posted January 11, 2009 Hi, It's my first time making magnets and my supplier isn't open, so I'm not sure how much they cost. This is what he needs, basic lettering with his business name and phone number, he wants the sign to be 15" H x 50" W. Is there anything I should know about magnets? and supplies I need besides vinyl and the magnet? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
2GuysSign 4 Posted January 11, 2009 i came up with $90.00 for the magnet. thats 1/2 hr design time and 1hr production time at $45/hr I usually charge $85 for 2 magnets 15"x 24" Magnets are not hard, just be careful when cutting the magnet material because it is thick! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cohesion 0 Posted January 12, 2009 You can cut magnets on a cutter? I didn't know. I assume you just set the blade pressure a little higher? Sorry, I'm still learning new things. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 12, 2009 You can cut magnets on a cutter? I didn't know. I assume you just set the blade pressure a little higher? Sorry, I'm still learning new things. On a regular cutter i don't think so but i know on the versacamm you can but it's still hard on the machine even with special mag material. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 12, 2009 ...and round those corners!! You can get the corner rounder for under $5.00 at your local walmart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest fivestar Posted January 12, 2009 Yup I cut magnets on my refine........I just set the pressure all the way up (30mil magnets) and adjust the blade a little. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rob28x 0 Posted January 12, 2009 ...and round those corners!! You can get the corner rounder for under $5.00 at your local walmart. I am guessing its in the arts and crafts section? I tried to find it on their website but no luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki 0 Posted January 13, 2009 thanks guys, I will make sure to round the corners, if he ever calls back I gave him the price quote but never heard back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 13, 2009 Rob, yes you can find it in the craft department. Nikki, I can't stand when they get a quote, sound happy about the price and then NOTHING! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 13, 2009 Rob, yes you can find it in the craft department. Nikki, I can't stand when they get a quote, sound happy about the price and then NOTHING! Yep, i used to care but really if you don't get the business your going to find other business so everything will be ok Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks John! That's true. The first few that didn't get back to me, was so discouraging.....but what's a person to do!! Thanks for that pep talk John!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
john! 1 Posted January 13, 2009 Thanks John! That's true. The first few that didn't get back to me, was so discouraging.....but what's a person to do!! Thanks for that pep talk John!! No problem at all! To be honest i think of it as....the clients who get back to me are worth working with and the ones who quote and drop you and don't follow back on the quote aren't worth working with anyway because they weren't serious from the get go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Benr98 40 Posted January 13, 2009 ...and sometimes those customers like that, end up being ones that are more of a headache and you wished they would of went somewhere else! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikki 0 Posted January 13, 2009 Yeah who needs them lol although I really wanted to make a magnet Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nbeaton 1 Posted January 13, 2009 Firestar, you said you cut your magnets on your refine. May I ask which refine you have. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTFuqua 0 Posted January 13, 2009 "Yeah who needs them lol although I really wanted to make a magnet " I really wanted to make some magnets and without any customers, I just made a pair for my own use saying I made magnetic signs and a price and phone number. A lot of people seem to get a lot more money for their signs but around here, the going rates are around 25% lower than the price guide from sign craft magizine. Good luck and have fun. Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM114 0 Posted January 21, 2009 I have a question about the magnetic signs...Someone mentioned cutting it on his MH721 cutter. I thought the sign was to apply vinyl to. Not so? I bought 2 signs last year and just now bought my cutter. I was planning on putting my "business" card on the sign in vinyl. Is that what is normally done? Or, do people cut the sign itself? Very confused... Thanks for the help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coloradokev 0 Posted January 21, 2009 Hey Fivestar, D'you have a picture of one of those magnets you cut? I sure would like to see one. Thanks- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DTFuqua 0 Posted January 24, 2009 Hi Sandy Sorry you haven't gotten an answer yet. The people that cut the magnets on their cutter are cutting to size and some maybe a simple shape. You are correct in assuming that you use either cut vinyl or printer (generally solvent printer) to put information on the magnets. Good luck and have fun. Terry Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SandyM114 0 Posted January 25, 2009 Thanks , Terry! I appreciate the information. Geez, I'm glad I didn't try to cut mine.LOL I bought a corner rounder at Michael's Craft Store today, 12.00, but it's a lot larger than the ones at Walmart. They had 2 sizes of corner shapes. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
