How to Magnetize Something
Creating a permanent magnet is a difficult process. However, it is simple to temporarily magnetize material as long as you already possess a strong magnet and have something capable of being magnetized. Anything is magnetizable as long as it is attracted to a magnet. This includes iron, nickel, cobalt and some of their alloys.
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Instructions
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Hold the magnetizable material flat in one hand and the magnet in the other with one pole toward the magnetizable material. It does not matter which pole so long as you are consistent. The pole facing the material will be the only one you will bring into contact with the it and the orientation of the material will also need to be kept constant.
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Run the magnet along the magnetizable material. Always run it in the same direction. Lift the magnet completely clear of the magnetizable material between strokes. As you do this, the material will be begin to pick up the magnetic field of the magnet.
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Test whether the material has been magnetized by placing it near the paper clip. If the paper clip is not attracted, repeat the steps and try again. How many times this needs to be done will depend on the strength of your starting magnet and the material being magnetized.
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Tips & Warnings
The more you run the magnet along the magnetizable material, the stronger the magnetization.
Keep magnetized materials away from credit cards, hard drives and other devices that store data magnetically.
