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Magnetic Hourglass

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$11.58 $18.99 In stock

Category: Hourglass

Watch science sculpt itself in real time. This Magnetic Hourglass replaces ordinary sand with magnetic iron filings that form breathtaking, ever-changing formations as they fall. A mesmerizing blend of timekeeping and physics.

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Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Alexander ★★★★★

The iron filings create such unique patterns every time I flip it; I find myself losing track of time just watching. The magnetic formations are genuinely different each fall, which keeps it from getting boring.

Aurora U. ★★★★★

I was skeptical at first, but watching the iron filings form their own little tornadoes as they fall is genuinely hypnotic. The glass feels solid and the magnetic base holds tight, so no worries about it tipping over. I’ve already wasted way too much time just staring at it.

Julian ★★★★★

The iron filings twist into tiny mountain ranges and valleys as they drop, and it's genuinely hypnotic for a desk toy. I've had it two weeks and still catch myself staring through a whole pour every time.

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