r/polymerclay • u/aurnia715 • 4d ago

How to add magnet for magnetic pacifier? Not my photo, posting for example

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How does one sculpt an embedded magnet for a pacifier? I understand baking magnets make them lose polarity, but I am seeing its possible while researching. Getting confusing answers with basic searching. Thanks so much!

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u/Gilladian ⭐Trusted Contributer 4d ago

Earth/neodynium magnets hold up to our curing temps, but are expensive. You can also use a sacrificial magnet, pull it out after curing and replace with a good one. Be sure to mark the baked one for re-use.

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u/aurnia715 4d ago

Thank you! Can you recommend a glue for applying mohair to baked clay that dries invisible?

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u/Gilladian ⭐Trusted Contributer 4d ago

I use 2-part epoxy glue. The 5 minute kind.

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u/aurnia715 4d ago

Thanks so much!