But recently during my routine browsing, I came across this site where they had used magnetic sheets and so I was elated!!! I called up the craft retailer and asked about these sheets and he said these were available in stock, but they are nonadhesive, well, I was fine with it, after all, why do we have Fevicol?
One magnetic sheet – Its not easily available in India, but check out big stationary shops who keep white boards, etc.
One empty DVD case – Please do not get those plastic ones as they are extremely thin and not sturdy.
Fevicol – to stick your magnetic sheet if its not self adhesive.
One scissor – to cut the magnetic sheet according to the DVD case's dimension.
A big ruler (scale) – to take dimension of your DVD case.
Take the dimensions of your DVD case and deduct 1 cm from both the sides, i.e., vertically and horizontally. For example, my DVD case was 19 cm in width and 13 cm in height, so I took 18 cm and 12 cm respectively.
Measure and draw the rectangle on the back side of your magnetic sheet (blue side).
Carefully cut the rectangle out.
Place the magnetic sheet into your DVD case and make sure it rests beneath the two hooks as shown in the pic.
Glue the top end of the sheet with DVD, use a good glue like Feviquick or Fevicol. I have used Fevicol here.
Let the glue dry out for 15 minutes. Your magnetic palette is ready!
Place your eyeshadow/blush etc., refills and you are all set!
All the eyshadows and lipstick refills shown here are from Inglot, I believe even Coastal Scents and MAC refills will easily stick to the palette too. For rest which are nonmagnetic, you can use a magnetic sticker to stick at the base of the eyeshadow and then use it.
Also, please remove the sharp edges of the upper portion on the DVD as it may interfere with your eyeshadows.
The magnetic sheet is quite sturdy and heavy and can hold these refills very well. I have taken the below picture by tilting the eyeshadow palette and you can see that the eyeshadows are in place! I have even inverted the case and still my refills did not fall off!!!
I prefer to store my palettes horizontally in the below fashion 🙂 These easily fit in my cupboard's upper compartment and looks very neat also!
Let's do some cost analysis, shall we?
Z palettes cost 20$ + shipping extra.
Inglot palettes varies from 350 to 5000 😛 depending upon the size.
MAC costs Rs. 850, I think?
The palette will easily store 18 round refill pans and 12 to 14 square refill pans!
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hehe..i know what you mean..I too was tempted initially but then i have quite a few square eye shadow refills and i needed to find a place for these so thought DIY was the perfect option and it saved quite a few thousand!
OMG….This is super awesome man!!! I so wanna try this.
Can u tell me from where did u order the magnetic sheets?
Hi Nandini..thank you 🙂 I got the magnetic sheets from a stationary shop here in Pune..where are you located?
Hey Parita! Please share the shop's address?
thts really creative Parita :)) :)) wowww..
I so agree with you Mitali! storing refills is a big problem if you dont have a palette at hand and this one is super duper cheap and affordable and very versatile as you can store all kinds of refill of any shape!
wow great.. loved it Parita..
Omgomgomg thank you soo much :puchhi: :makeup: this will save me TONS, I was planning o buy stuff from Inglot online so now I can make my own palette instead of buying it!
yup you can make your own custom palette and that too in less than 100 bucks 😀 happy shopping!
Thanks Vish 🙂 m glad it was helpful!
Hi Shilpa..thanks for your sweet words..I do post most of the baking recipes in detail only..let me know if you have any doubts in any of the recipes? i too love baking!
Thanks Rati..i know i too was on verge of ordering it but looking at the shipping cancelled it!
Very good idea :clap: :yes: :yes: …will definitely try it out…thanks a lot :high5: !!
Thanks Shanaiia..m glad it was helpful!
any luck finding these sheets in Delhi? or someone can send me those???