Magnetic Messages Board - Simple and effective to communicate

Communicating your ideas magnetic messages is a real fun. It steals your attention as soon as you look at it. It has to be very specific, illustrated and well designed. Magnetic messages demand for creative visualization and a linguistic flare.

The good thing about magnetic messages is that they can be replaced with new messages every time. This helps to get rid of clutter and save paper and stationery. A message comprises of some idea or information to be conveyed. Your purpose determines the design of your magnetic messages. There are a few simple steps which may guide you in creating your magnetic messages.

First step is selecting the right frame on which the message would be displayed. A picture frame which aligns with your message may serve the purpose. Magnetic messages are generally constructed on a good picture which displays a scene or a colourful texture as per the requirements and the relevance of the message. These frames come in various shapes and sizes. The important criterion is the size. You have to decide the scope of your message and who it is to be targeted. It determines what size would be feasible for your situation.

Second step is choosing the actual message board on which the magnetic messages are to be displayed. It serves as a magnetic holder for your message. It absolutely depends on your budget what kind of material you will be using for your message board. A sheet of galvanized steel is advisable to serve as a message board. If you also intend to write on the board make sure it is an enameled sheet metal, the one used for manufacturing dry-erase boards. You can find such a material in a branded stationery stores or at art and craft shops nearby. If you are ready to spare some more money, you can even get it customized for your frame from a metal workshop.

The third step is to take out the original cardboard backing from the selected picture frame and replacing it with some solid material such as plastic, linoleum or a corrugated cardboard which would serve a firm backing for your metal sheet. Carefully open the wooden or steel frame around the picture and insert the backing material along with the metal sheet behind the selected picture. Once you are done with it, put the frame back in its place.

The fourth step is to find a good location to hang or stick your magnetic message board. The best place is the one which you come across frequently to serve the purpose of conveying your message.

Now your message board is set to be used for conveying n number of messages. Find a readymade set of magnetic alphabets to stick on the message board and some funky magnetic objects such as birds, animals, themes which would be always on the board along with any message in order to make it catchy. It's up to you how creative you may get at your magnetic messages.