A new UV variation of a 3D Magnetic Field Line Viewer we first made around 2004 over a decade ago.
Magnetic field lines for magnetic flux lines are invisible but can be seen with a few different methods. This is an easy diy homemade method to view magnet fields.
See our “How To” video and our other magnetic viewers.
How To: DIY Magnetic Field Line Viewer makes seeing invisible magnetic field lines easy and fun. Look at our many other magnet line viewers including the immersed magnet version to see magnetic field patterns in 3D.
Why gloves?
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Materials for DIY Magnetic Viewer
-Medium to suspend Iron particles:
Can use oils including mineral oil, baby oil, silicon oil, castor oil etc, syrups, corn syrup, Karo syrup, Honey, Glycerins or any viscous clear liquid.
-Iron particles:
Iron filings or iron oxide powder (magnetite).
Its best to pre wash the iron and different brands have different purities and cleanliness - see our video on washing and brands.
-UV reactive liquid or UV highlighter if you want your display to glow. *Note UV may not mix with all you suspension mediums like oils.