Know those nasty holes the pins leave in your tightly weaved fabric? A
good friend (Thanks Karen!) recently suggested magnets as fasteners and
I've been doing a lil research on it. Received my imported Neodymium
Rare Earth Magnets and came up with a way of incorporating them into the
brooches for the lovely ladies who do not want to poke holes into their
Armani jackets.
Tadah! Introducing the magnetic
fasteners for your brooches!
Back of brooch
The two parts of the
magnetic fastener.
Putting
the two magnets together. Always slide the magnets off each other
instead of pulling them apart as shown in picture as pulling it apart
will put strain on the glue attaching it to the backing.
Holds together 5
envelopes with an unbelievably strong hold.
After
experimenting (wearing the brooch on certain outfits and jumping up and
down like monkeys), they hold up on T-shirts and even on denim. They do
not work as well on super thick materials like 3 ply canvas and fleece
but are hardy enough for most other fabrics.
Rare Earth
Neodymium magnets are a member of the Rare Earth magnet family and are
the most powerful permanent magnets in the world. They are also referred
to as NdFeB magnets, or NIB, because they are composed mainly of
Neodymium (Nd), Iron (Fe) and Boron (B). They are a relatively new
invention and have only recently become affordable for everyday use.
Platings/Coatings
Neodymium magnets are a composition of mostly Neodymium, Iron and Boron.
If left exposed to the elements, the iron in the magnet will rust. To
protect the magnet from corrosion and to strengthen the brittle magnet
material, it is usually preferable for the magnet to be coated. There
are a variety of options for coatings, but nickel is the most common and
usually preferred.
Read more about the magnets here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neodymium_magnet
Neodym-magnets are coated with nickel, on which some people react with
allergies. From a scientific point of view magnets do not have any kind
of negative influence on human beings. There are even modern methods in
medicine which use the force of magnetism. Consistently magnetic jewelry
is offered, which should have in the opinion of mystics a positive
effect on human bodies.
Safety Instructions
*Magnets should be kept away from electronic devices and data carrying
devices - including pacemakers. Such devices are among others, TV sets
and monitors, credit and cash cards, computers, disks and other data
mediums, video tapes, hearing devices and heart pacemakers. Persons with
heart pacemakers should not use the magnetic fasteners.
Liability
Owners of Rockitsciencepinkpaws.blogspot.com disclaims all liability due
to wrong usage of the magnetic products. With your buy you have
attested, that you have read and understood the safety instruction
