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Handcrafted Quality Metal Garden Magnets for Sale

What are magnets used for? Many things—including garden decor pieces

Metal magnets in different shapes and sizes are a wonderful way to add character to your garden—and this is one of our favourite ways to use them too! At Overwrought Garden Art, we handcraft our magnets, which come in a range of designs inspired by Australian flora and fauna. They make an attractive—and inexpensive—addition to your nursery, backyard or garden. 

We have been making outdoor metal art pieces, including our popular range of garden magnets for sale, for over 15 years and have thousands of satisfied customers from all over the world. Let us help you find out more about magnets, including how best to use our magnetic artistic designs to enhance your garden, and why you’ll love our designs. 

What is a magnet?

We’ve all played with magnets before, but have you ever wondered how they work? A magnet is a piece of metal or a rock with an invisible force that pulls certain types of metal towards it. This is known as magnetism, and it is a basic force of nature. Magnets have a north and south pole, and the magnetic forces between these two poles create a magnetic field. That’s why magnets stick together! Opposite poles attract, while the same poles repel each other. 

As far back as the 12th century AD, ancient civilisations used magnets in the form of compasses to help them find their way. Our whole planet works like a big magnet with a north pole at the top and south pole at the bottom. A compass is an instrument with a small magnetic pin suspended in its centre that rotates in response to the earth's magnetism. It will always align itself to point north towards the top of the earth’s magnetic field—which has helped explorers and travellers find their way with accuracy for centuries.

What are magnets made from?

Most magnets available today are man-made. Ferromagnetic materials, such as iron, cobalt, and nickel can be magnetised by exposing them to a magnetic field using an electric current. An electromagnet is another type of man-made magnet, made when an electric current moves through a coil of wire. When the electric current stops, the magnetic force ends. At Overwrought Garden Art, our magnets are man-made from a mix of metals. 

What are magnets used for?

In addition to compasses, magnets have such a diverse range of uses in our lives that it would simply be impossible to list them all. Here are a few everyday objects using magnets that add value to our lives, making them easier and more enjoyable:

• Children’s toys
• Indoor and outdoor decor
• Pieces of jewellery
• Home appliances
• Home and office furniture
• Gym equipment
• Medical equipment
• Machinery and more

Our magnets at Overwrought Garden Art are ideal for outdoor decor. Add a touch of charm or personalise your garden with any of our handcrafted magnets. 

Can magnets be used on a fridge?

Yes, they will stick to many metal surfaces, including the doors of fridges. They’re commonly used to hold up important notices and reminders, shopping lists, celebratory cards, a child’s artwork, and photographs, and they’re also used to make decorative displays. Some people even collect them!

Some years ago, there was a theory that the magnetic fields in fridge magnets might affect the quality of food within. This is completely false. Fridge magnets have a magnetic field that is too weak to pass through a fridge door, so cannot negatively affect the food stored inside. So, go ahead and personalise your fridge doors with as many magnets as you’d like!

How long do magnets last and do magnets get weaker with use?

Your magnets should last a lifetime—they generally don’t lose more than about 1% of their magnetism over 100 years. However, heat exceeding 80° Celsius can cause a magnet to lose its strength, so it’s best to keep your magnets away from heat sources likely to reach these extreme temperatures.

Magnets from Overwrought Garden Art 

Now that we understand the basics of what magnets are, what they are made from and where they are used, let’s take a closer look at Overwrought Garden Art’s magnets and what they can offer you. As experienced metalworkers, we use mild steel which develops a natural-looking and distinctive rust patina to create our range of magnetic garden art. We are also passionate about the beauty of nature, which can be seen throughout our entire product range. The variety of shapes and sizes means there’s something for everyone!

Some of the popular magnet designs that you’ll find in our sculpture garden and gallery and online shop include the following:

• Dragonfly and bee magnets
• Fish and dolphin magnets
• Butterfly magnets
• Chook magnets
• Cow and horse magnets
• Bullfrog magnets

While we love crafting magnets into the shapes of animals, insects and plants, we also make other designs such as rocket-shaped magnets and musical note magnets—browse through our collection below to see all our intriguing shapes and designs. We know you will find one—or more—that’s perfect for your outdoor area!

How to best use our magnetic decor pieces

We’ve seen what magnets are generally used for, but what exactly are our magnets used for? We’ve grouped the main uses for our magnets into three categories:

1: Using our magnets outdoors

As a manufacturer of metal garden decor, our products are generally used in gardens, nurseries or backyard settings. Get innovative and personalise your garden by displaying some art in the form of magnets. You can place them on the ground in a strategic position—try our bullfrog magnet near your pond. Hang them from tree branches—our  butterfly magnet will look great fluttering away in the wind! Perhaps you can display our ballet dancer magnet on a feature wall in your garden. Mix and match different designs to create an original, enticing focal point. 

2: Using our magnets indoors

The fridge will probably be the first place that comes to mind when you think about an indoor magnet display. Our magnets can decorate your fridge, or be used to hold up reminders and other important notes, as many of them are small enough to fit on fridge doors and other metal surfaces. Indoor flower pots, planters and hanging fern baskets are also wonderful places to add a few decorative magnets. If you have a shed that you’d like to decorate, our magnetic art could be your answer. Hang up a few magnets in a corner or place them on a tabletop or metal surface to add character and a distinctly personal touch.

3: Giving our magnets as presents

Gift giving can have so much more value when the gift is a long-lasting handcrafted item especially chosen to suit the personality of the person receiving it. This is just one of the reasons why our magnets make popular gifts for family, friends and colleagues. If someone you know has moved overseas, give them a kangaroo magnet for their garden or to put on their fridge door. Have you got a friend with a green thumb? Magnetic garden decor makes a unique and memorable present. There are plenty of opportunities to give our magnets as gifts and make someone’s day! 

Why shop for magnets at Overwrought Garden Art

Magnets, especially fridge magnets, are readily available almost anywhere, from your local department store to upmarket gift and souvenir shops. Many are imported, use cheap materials and vary in quality, durability and price. Here are three factors that make Overwrought Garden Art magnets different and extra special:

1: Premium quality

All our products, including our magnets, are manufactured from the highest quality materials available in the country. Because our decor items are used outdoors, we make sure that they can withstand drastic weather conditions. This makes them durable and offers great value for money. Your garden magnets will remain in excellent condition for years to come!

2: Unparalleled craftsmanship

At Overwrought Garden Art, we are proud that our products are carefully handmade using original designs. We use the latest machinery and tools to ensure neatness, accuracy and the best possible finish. Our team members are exceptionally talented and knowledgeable in metalwork, and each magnet is handcrafted with close attention to detail at every step. 

3: Support Australian

Our business is completely Australian-owned-and-operated and we support homegrown talent by employing local designers and metalworkers. When you buy our Australian-made garden decor, you are directly supporting the local economy, while creating new opportunities for future generations.