PROMOTIONAL MAGNETS CUSTOM PRINTED with YOUR DESIGN

Custom-Manufactured Magnets in Your Shape, Size and Design

Custom manufacturing provides control over a promotional magnet’s shape, dimensions, thickness, artwork, finish and additional features. This allows businesses and organisations to create a product suited to their brand, distribution method and intended use.

Production requirements vary between flexible fridge magnets, magnetic clips, notepads, calendars, photo frames and vehicle signs. The final specification should be confirmed before artwork and manufacturing proceed.

Developing the Custom Magnet Brief

Begin by identifying where the magnet will be used, what information it should display and how it will be distributed. A lightweight mail-out magnet has different requirements from a magnetic clip or large vehicle sign.

Provide the required quantity, dimensions, shape, artwork, delivery date and packaging requirements. If the magnet needs to hold a specified item or attach to a particular surface, include those details in the initial brief.

Custom Shapes

Flexible magnets can be cut into shapes related to a logo, house, vehicle, product, animal or campaign symbol. A recognisable silhouette can reinforce the promotional message and help the design stand out.

Avoid narrow projections, sharp internal corners and intricate cut-outs that may bend or tear. Important artwork must remain inside the confirmed cut-line safe area.

Custom Dimensions

Dimensions should provide sufficient room for the logo and required information without making the magnet unnecessarily large. Consider the available surface, viewing distance, distribution method and postage requirements.

Text should be tested at the proposed finished size. A design that is easy to read on a monitor may become difficult to recognise after reduction.

Magnetic Material and Thickness

Flexible promotional magnets commonly use a magnetic sheet combined with a printed face and protective finish. Material thickness influences flexibility, weight, magnetic holding performance and price.

The required construction depends on the magnet’s dimensions and intended application. A small fridge magnet and a large vehicle sign should not be assumed to use the same material specification.

Full-Colour Printing

Digital printing can reproduce photographs, gradients, illustrations and detailed brand artwork. It is suitable for most flexible fridge magnets, calendars, frames and other flat promotional designs.

Supply high-resolution images and vector logos where possible. Colour appearance can vary between screens and printed material, so critical brand colours should be identified.

Gloss and Matt Finishes

A gloss laminate can provide a bright, reflective appearance, while a matt finish can reduce reflections and create a more understated presentation. Available finishes depend on the magnet construction and print method.

The laminate may help protect the printed surface from handling, but it does not make every magnet suitable for prolonged outdoor exposure or harsh cleaning products.

Custom Magnet Calendars

Calendar magnets can be created in different sizes and shapes with space for company details, photography, appointment information and a full-year calendar.

The calendar must be checked carefully for correct dates, day alignment and relevant public holidays. State-specific calendars may be required when an order is distributed across several Australian locations.

Custom Magnetic Notepads

Magnetic notepads can include a printed magnetic header combined with paper sheets for shopping lists, appointments, orders or general notes. The number of sheets, paper size, ruling and printed page design can potentially be customised.

The magnet must be appropriate for the combined pad weight. Paper, adhesive and magnet specifications should be assessed as a complete finished product.

Custom Magnetic Photo Frames

Photo-frame magnets can be cut with an internal removable section or opening sized for a particular photograph. The printed border carries the organisation’s branding while the recipient supplies the image.

Confirm the intended photograph dimensions and orientation. The opening should display the image effectively without allowing it to slip out during normal use.

Interactive and Pop-Out Magnets

Custom kiss-cutting can create removable shapes, puzzle pieces, word tiles and pop-out sections within a larger magnetic sheet. These products can encourage interaction and provide more than one usable magnet.

Small components require additional safety consideration and may not be appropriate for campaigns directed at young children. Each removable piece should remain large enough to handle and print effectively.

Custom Vehicle Magnets

Vehicle magnets can be manufactured in dimensions suited to suitable doors and body panels. The artwork should be designed for recognition at a greater distance than a fridge magnet.

Vehicle surface compatibility, panel contours, magnet thickness and outdoor-use requirements should be assessed. The finished sign must not cover number plates, lights, windows, cameras, sensors or other required equipment.

Magnetic Clips and Rigid Products

Custom rigid products can combine a magnetic backing with a clip, bottle opener, whiteboard or moulded component. Branding may be applied to the front face or an inserted printed panel.

The stated holding capacity depends on the magnet, surface and orientation. A magnetic clip should be tested with the type and weight of documents it is expected to hold.

Packaging and Mailing

Magnets may be supplied in bulk, individually packaged or attached to printed cards. Direct-mail products should be assessed for envelope dimensions, total weight and postal-processing requirements.

Magnets may interact with other magnetic items during packing. Carton quantities and packing orientation should be selected to protect the printed surfaces and simplify distribution.

Sampling and Testing

A pre-production sample may be recommended to assess size, colour, cut shape, surface finish and magnetic performance. Test the sample on the intended type of surface using the expected load where applicable.

Vehicle magnets should be tested on the actual vehicle panel. Required changes should be resolved before bulk production approval.

Custom Magnet Production Process

1. Provide the required quantity, intended use and delivery date.
2. Confirm the magnet shape, dimensions and material.
3. Choose the printing and surface finish.
4. Specify calendar, notepad, frame or removable components.
5. Supply your logo, images and promotional information.
6. Confirm packaging and distribution requirements.
7. Review the quotation, template and final specification.
8. Approve artwork and any required pre-production sample.
9. Bulk production begins after final approval.
10. The completed magnets are checked, packed and dispatched.

Custom Magnet Brief Checklist

• Required quantity and target delivery date.
• Intended application and attachment surface.
• Finished dimensions and custom-cut shape.
• Magnetic material and thickness requirements.
• Full-colour artwork and surface finish.
• Calendar, notepad, frame or interactive features.
• Vehicle or outdoor-use requirements.
• Packaging, mailing and delivery instructions.

Discuss a Custom Promotional Magnet Project

Send Fresh Promotions your required dimensions, quantity, artwork, intended use and delivery date to discuss custom-manufactured magnets. Our team can assess available production options and prepare a quotation based on your confirmed requirements.

Magnet Branding, Artwork and Australia-Wide Delivery

Promotional magnets generally provide a broad surface for detailed full-colour artwork. The design can include your logo, contact information, photography, calendar, service list or another useful marketing message.

Fresh Promotions can check your artwork, prepare the correct cut line and coordinate production and delivery throughout Australia.

Full-Colour Digital Printing

Digital printing can reproduce photographs, gradients, illustrations and multicolour logos. It is suitable for fridge magnets, calendars, photo frames, notepad headers and many custom-shaped products.

Colour appearance may differ between a digital screen and the finished magnet. Provide recognised colour references where consistency with existing branding is important.

Designing for the Finished Size

Artwork should be assessed at the actual dimensions of the magnet. Text that appears clear while enlarged on a monitor may become too small after printing.

Prioritise the logo and most useful contact information. Secondary details should not reduce the clarity of the main promotional message.

Custom Cut Lines and Safe Areas

Custom-shaped magnets require a cut line showing the finished outline. Important text and logos must remain inside the recommended safe area so they are not affected by normal cutting tolerances.

The shape should avoid fragile projections and unnecessarily complicated edges. A proof will show the relationship between the artwork and proposed cut line.

Preparing Your Artwork

Editable vector artwork is preferred for logos and cut lines because it can be resized without losing clarity. Suitable formats commonly include AI, EPS and vector PDF, with fonts converted to outlines.

High-resolution images should be supplied for photographic printing. Pictures copied from websites, screenshots or social media may not provide enough detail for larger magnets.

• Supply original vector logo files whenever possible.
• Provide high-resolution photographs at the intended print size.
• Include Pantone references for important brand colours.
• Convert all fonts to outlines.
• Check telephone numbers, URLs and business details.
• Keep important artwork inside the safe area.
• Supply the required custom-cut shape or request assistance.

Calendar Artwork Checking

Calendar designs require additional checking because a single incorrect date can affect the usefulness of the complete order. Review month layouts, day alignment, leap years and public holidays carefully.

State and territory public holidays can differ. If the magnets will be distributed nationally, consider whether holidays should be omitted, clearly qualified or adapted for different locations.

Telephone Numbers and Contact Details

Contact information should remain useful for the expected life of the magnet. Check telephone numbers, email addresses, website URLs, opening hours and office locations before approving the artwork.

Where services or contact details may change frequently, direct customers to a stable website rather than filling the magnet with information likely to become outdated.

QR Codes

A QR code can direct customers to bookings, menus, property listings or campaign information. It must be large enough, high contrast and surrounded by clear space.

Test the code at the intended print size using several devices before approval. The linked page should use a stable URL and provide a suitable mobile experience.

Artwork Proof and Approval

An artwork proof is supplied before production begins. It normally shows the design, finished dimensions, custom cut line, print colours and surface finish.

Review spelling, contact details, calendar dates, colours and shape carefully. Production proceeds from the approved proof, so corrections must be requested before approval.

Variable Designs and Multiple Locations

Organisations with several offices, franchises or agents may require different contact details across the order. Supply a checked schedule showing the quantity and artwork details for each version.

Multiple designs can affect setup, production and packing costs. Confirm all versions before proof preparation to reduce revisions.

Production and Quality Checks

Completed magnets are checked against the approved order specifications before dispatch. Small variations in colour, cutting and finished dimensions can occur during normal bulk production.

The purchasing organisation should inspect delivered products before distribution, particularly where calendars, contact details or removable components are included.

Bulk Packing and Individual Packaging

Magnets are generally supplied in bulk cartons unless another packing arrangement has been agreed. Individual bags, backing cards, envelopes or direct-mail assembly may be available for suitable campaigns.

Magnetic products can attract each other inside cartons. Packing orientation and carton quantities should be selected to protect printed surfaces and simplify handling.

Direct-Mail Fulfilment

Magnets can be attached to letters, postcards or promotional cards for mailing. Test the finished mail piece for weight, thickness and compatibility with the chosen postal service.

Address data and personalised materials should be provided securely and in the requested format. Confirm responsibilities for printing, inserting, postage and undeliverable items before the campaign proceeds.

Vehicle Magnet Care

Vehicle panels and magnetic signs should be clean and dry before installation. Position the magnet on a smooth, flat, suitable ferrous surface and ensure every edge makes proper contact.

Remove and clean the magnet and vehicle panel regularly according to the supplied instructions. Do not apply the sign over trim, deep contours, damaged paint, filler or unsuitable surfaces.

Australia-Wide Delivery

Fresh Promotions delivers custom magnets to metropolitan and regional destinations throughout Australia. Freight charges depend on the quantity, magnet weight, dimensions, packaging, production location and destination postcode.

Provide the complete delivery address and required arrival date when requesting pricing. Large magnets, notepads and rigid magnetic products can require different packing from lightweight fridge magnets.

Split Deliveries

Orders can be divided between offices, branches, agents, stores or campaign locations when arranged in advance. Supply the quantity, design version and complete address for each destination so packing and freight can be quoted accurately.

If cartons require labels for particular locations or representatives, provide the final schedule before packing begins.

Production Deadlines and Reorders

Calendar magnets should be planned early enough to maximise their useful distribution period. For all magnets, allow time for artwork preparation, proof approval, production, checking and freight.

For repeat orders, reconfirm contact details, calendar dates, magnet material, dimensions and finish. Never reuse dated artwork without completing a new review.

Request Magnet Branding and Delivery Advice

Send Fresh Promotions your preferred magnet style, required quantity, dimensions, artwork, delivery postcode and deadline. Our team can check the design and prepare a tailored quotation for printing and Australia-wide delivery.