Tools and Materials
24-by-18-inch sheet of galvanized metal
Campus map
Spray adhesive
Utility knife
Frame
Foam board
Glazier points
Magnets and decorations
Magnetic College-Campus Board How-To
1. Download and print a college-campus map from the school's website.
2. Turn map upside down on a protected surface and apply spray adhesive to the sheet of galvanized metal and the back of the map.
3. Lay your magnetic sheet on top of the portion of the map that will cover the board. Trim away excess paper around the edges with a utility knife.
4. Place map in frame, add foam board, and use 4 glazier points to secure.
5. Flip over and add magnets and decorations.
Resources
Sheets of galvanized metal can be found at home-supply stores. Frames, foam board, glazier points, magnets, and decorations are available at art-supply stores.
Special Thanks
The UPS Store
Phone: 800-789-4623
theupsstore.com
Any ideas on where I can find a REAL campus map, like the one she featured of Colgate? I don't think it will have the same look with on printed from the computer.
When they showed how to do this on the show they also made little magnets with numbers on them. I think this is a brilliant way to make a to-do-list.
This is a brilliant idea. My best friend is packing up for her first year at school and I was not sure what to give her. A magnetic board is perfect, especially with a personalized touch (NYU!). She is sure to love it.
Gorgeous! Impecable idea... it made me think of multiple purposes. I have a party supplies and costumes store... the room there is never enough, with a board like this where you can put pens, papers and notes, half of my store furniture could be empty and I would be able to attend customers more comfortable.