Ferrofluid - more pictures added

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Something a bit different - this is Ferrofluid, an oil based fluid that contains ferous particles. When exposed to a magnetic field, it forms spikes and patterns. Here are a few shots I took when playing with it.. Hope you like them.

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There are a couple more here.http://www.flickr.com/photos/elastoman/
 
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Now you've gone and done it:LOL:

I like them(y) if you can diffuse the flash a bit they could be even better;)
 
if you can diffuse the flash a bit they could be even better
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Thanks RJL2005, I'll give that a go next time. I didn't realise just how reflective this stuff was going to be - you can see the kettle in one of them! These were really a quick "let's see if this works", so I have bigger and better plans for next time!

You're gonna have some fun with that!
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Oh Yes!! (y)



Thanks to all for your comments:)
 
thats cool (y) experiments on this could be forthcoming from several members ;)
 
Great shots ElastoMan, did you use super strong Neodynium magnets for these shots???

RKC said:
thats cool (y) experiments on this could be forthcoming from several members ;)
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:D I've played with it before in a professional capacity (I used to do some work for KEF (speaker manufacturers) in the 90's), damned messy stuff!!
 
did you use super strong Neodynium magnets for these shots???
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Yes I did. These were taken using 20x8mm diameter Neos under a petri dish. I tried a few with a number of smaller magnets but they didn't work quite as well. I think I need to play with different magnets in combination with different volumes of fluid to get better results.

You're right about it being messy - I was very careful, using latex gloves when anywhere near the stuff and taking them off when I got anywhere near the camera! When I used some previously (for work) I had a bit of a spillage and it took about a week to get rid of the stains from my hands! The table top never recovered!
 
wow that is awsome, Im sure you can find sum great pics with this
 
Fantastic! I think you've just started the new "water droplets" craze for 2010 ;)
 
CGeezer said:
This looks like robbo's department if it is that messy then :LOL:
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/me pictures Robbo's new puppy being dragged in the direction of a strong magnet after Robbo attempts some new shots :D
 
CGeezer said:
This looks like robbo's department if it is that messy then :LOL:
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give the guy a break ;) its only a bit of oil...how could he make a mess :LOL::LOL:
 
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Thanks everyone.

I'm really pleased with the response on these! I'm sure there are some TP'ers who will come up with much better shots than I have but I would very much like to see some others trying this.

For those who are interested, this is where I got mine from.

Here are a few more...

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That's one of the coolest sets of images i think i have ever seen on here!!!
 
o.m.g they are so cool. i just spent time looking at waterdrops thinking they were good then i saw these . truely fantastic
 
More awesome pics :)

What would happen if you dropped a drop of the ferrofluid onto the blobs of fluid with the spikes in? (y)
 
iron filings mixed in with some oil it'd do the same, no? I remember iron filings from my chemistry set 9 :D
 
Thanks everyone (y)

What would happen if you dropped a drop of the ferrofluid onto the blobs of fluid with the spikes in?
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I don't know - yet! The thought had crossed my mind though! ;)


I've given in to temptation and just bought a bottle...
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You know it makes sense :naughty:
 
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