A magnetic snap rivet (sometimes called a rivet-back magnetic snap) is similar to a regular magnetic snap, except the reverse side shows up like a finished rivet cap on the exterior of your bag! The two sides automatically find each other for a strong, no-fuss closure.
Both our Maywood Totepack and Naito Bucket Bag use a magnetic snap rivet. A single magnetic snap rivet consists of four pieces: two caps, an "innie" magnet and an "outie" magnet. The best way to set one is with a magnetic snap rivet setter and a mallet on a hard surface, but it's also possible to set with a dot anvil.
What's the Best Way to Set a Magnetic Snap Rivet?
Our preferred way to set a magnetic snap rivet is with a magnetic snap rivet setter. This tool includes a metal strike post with a concave end that protects the roundness of the cap, plus two anvils that correspond to the male and female sides of the snap. Set it on a hard surface and give it a few blows with a mallet. Watch it all in action in the video above.
Can You Set a Magnetic Snap Rivet Without the Setter Tool?
Yes. A dot anvil works too, as long as it has a concave side. That concave side is what keeps the curved cap from getting smashed flat when you strike it. Use a mallet rather than a metal hammer here: the snap is magnetic, so it will stick to a hammer as you lift.
Set one incorrectly? Don't worry. It's totally possible to ▶️ remove it and set a new one.
Magnetic Snap Rivets set just like Double-Cap Rivets. For standard double-cap rivet tutorials, ▶️ Bag Making Rivets 101 is the place.
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