DIY Blanks and SVG Files for CRAFTERS
We all know the moment that little box arrives with our new eyeglasses, it is not only love at first sight (pun), but we are now part of a culture that is absolutely obsessed with the endless magnetic eyewear topper possibilities.
The official site continues to launch amazing new collections, and of course there are creators like us that offer unique materials and hybrids bringing new life to the topper world. But what about DIY crafters...
Say no more! Whether you're new to crafting or experienced, you can do this easily with our DIY blanks. They're certainly affordable, and come in multiple bundles. The larger the bundle, the more you save!
Let's talk a bit more about our blanks and then some cool ideas on how you too can craft your own topper collection...
We offer two materials, acrylic and flexible wood. So what's the difference?
ACRYLIC is a man made product and once cut, will maintain its shape. We
ship acrylic with shaping sticks which help keep them curved during their journey to you, so they fit snug. Our acrylic blanks are clear.
WOOD is a natural element and reacts to heat, cold, wet, and dry. We do not 
ship our wood with shaping sticks because the wood is so flexible they don't need any help. We suggest storing your wood toppers flat and away from any extreme elements. They’re strong and flexible and a favorite of our followers.
ADHESIVE blanks are available in both acrylic and flexible wood. These 
blanks are cut with a strong hold two sided adhesive attached and come with the protective paper on them. Simply peel away the paper and apply your material over them. These blanks certainly take away the worries of messy glue and drying time because contact is instant...but you still have a bit of wiggle room to adjust the material once applied.
So how would you craft these materials...
Both products craft easily, but there are some strong points for each.
ACRYLIC: If crafting with acrylic, you're working with a CLEAR MATERIAL which means you can have fun with transparent methods. You don't have to, but because your base is transparent, you can use fun things like nail stickers, glitter, and dried flowers. Some like to layer transparent toppers over a color to instantly change the look. An example would be if you created a transparent topper with fun nail stickers in each corner and then laid it on a solid color, in an instant, you have a new look!
But you can also completely cover the surface with any material you like. Materials like vinyl, fabric, nail gel, and glitter are so popular among the magnetic eyewear culture. Using nail gel and a UV light is probably the easiest 'first attempt' at crafting. If you can polish your nails, you got this. Simply apply a coat of nail gel on the topper then tuck it under the light until it sets and bam, you're done! How easy was that.
WOOD: Our flexible wood toppers are SO POPULAR because of their light weight. Because they're wood, they do have a bit more texture and of course they're porous. Now that won't make a difference if you're using nail gel and resin, nor would it change the look if using vinyl or fabric. But what about lightly sanding the topper and staining it? If you lightly wet the topper with a spray bottle on the front side and drop paint on it, you can create an ombre effect because the moisture will force the pain to 'bleed'. What about stenciling with a wood burning tool. Of course, once you're done with your creation you can leave the wood as it is, or seal it. SO MANY POSSIBILITIES for sure!
SEALING you don't have to seal your creation, but can. Sealing would be the same for both acrylic and wood, but wood does have a bit more to choose from. You can seal your wood toppers with polyurethane or a sealing wax. Working with your wood toppers are just the same as working with a fine piece of furniture. There are endless possibilities.
SVG FILES for those of you that are a bit more experienced and have a Cricut Machine to cut your own card stock and vinyl, you'll need a SVG file to ensure they are sized correctly. Following the purchase of your blanks, simply reach out to us and we'll send it to you. Our SVG file distribution is limited to standard toppers due to the exclusivity of some of our hybrids. SVG files do not include magnet well cut outs.
TECHNIQUES we love creating tutorials and have a page on the site showing various crafting methods and techniques. One of the most popular techniques is tissue burning on our flexible wood. The technique is on our tutorial page, so be sure to try it out! You'll be amazing.
There's a bunch on this post, but don't let it overwhelm you. Once you dig in and get started with crafting your magnetic toppers, you'll be amazed at how creative you are and will continue to add to your topper collection with your one of a kind creations!
Rock on!