A classic solution is to spray the pattern of iron filings with super hold
hair spray, or clear enamel paint in a spray can, or charcoal art fixative
or 3-M spray adhesive.
Paul D
>---------- Forwarded message ----------
>Date: Fri, 6 Feb 2004 12:39:37 -0000
>From: Susan Beresford <ss.beresford@virgin.net>
>To: snacktalk@exploratorium.edu
>Subject: iron filings
>
>If you wanted to 'fix' the pattern of a magnetic field made from iron
>filings, how would you do this? Glue? permanently fixing the magnet? can
>anyone advise me? i'm considering using it on some artwork
>thanks, Susan
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