Daiso for super-inexpensive magnets

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We went to Daiso in Redmond today to get some last minute fun stuff for our niece. If you’re not familiar, Daiso is a Japanese dollar store (well, $1.50 store :wink:)

I always check the the office supply and craft sections for tools and materials and today I found four-packs of 13mm x 2mm neodymium magnets and two-packs of 12" bar magnets in easy to grab angled plastic holders – each for $1.50 of course. I just picked up some similar neodymium magnets yesterday for $5 for 2 :frowning:

The bar magnets are not super-strong but hold down thin materials easily and they keep a consistent pressure across the entire surface, not just in spots where the magnets are.

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Here are the bar magnets holding down a sheet of felt:

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The neodymiums:

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They also had 12" x 18" (or so) x 3mm flat sheets of “100% natural” cork, as well as 6mm in smaller sizes, for – you guessed it – $1.50. :slight_smile: If you have a Daiso nearby be sure to check them out for supplies!

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#2

I love Daiso. I bought an adorable mini stapler from them at least a decade ago. It has the cutest colored staples, and it is still going strong after 10+ years of regular use.

Never considered them for GF materials, but now that you mention it, I’m sure they have all manner of wonderful tools and laser-able items!

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I’ve never heard of them before, but it looks like there are at least three of them in easy driving distance. Guess I have something to check out over the holidays!

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They also sell large piles of small zip lock bags for cheap, and I’ve found them really nice as both storage and packaging for small cut pieces like jewelry.

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I forgot to mention they also have a bunch of bamboo utensils and house-ware items that are probably laserable (they’re food-safe, so probably don’t have crazy finishes).

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I have never heard of them. Turns out they just had a grand opening 15min from my house. I love Texas.

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