More by the author:
About: Learn more about me here: https://www.instructables.com/id/Featured-Author-shesparticular/ or follow me on Twitter (@shesparticular) (if you're into that sort of thing).
Sometimes what looks like magic is really just science in a cute disguise, but that doesn't make it any less awesome. Nickel titanium wire has some awesome properties, among them has remarkable shape memory, meaning you can use heat and cold to amaze your friends!
You'll Need. . .
How To
You'll Need. . .
- Some nickel titanium wire (also sold as orthodontic wire, memory wire, and magic wire - try Amazon or Ebay to find some online)
- A flame (burner on a stove is suggested)
- Pliers (hot metal is HOT - be careful)
- Cold water
- Hot water
How To
- Decide how you'd like to shape your wire
- Heat it over the flame until it's glowing red-hot and keep it that hot for a few minutes
- Shape the wire how you'd like it
- Dunk it quickly into cold water to set the shape
- Deform the shape (or shape it into another awesome shape)
- Once you've gathered your friends, dunk the wire into hot water and watch your friends amazement as it transforms!
Teacher Notes
Teachers! Did you use this instructable in your classroom?
Add a Teacher Note to share how you incorporated it into your lesson.
Participated in the
The Mad Science Fair
Be the First to Share
Recommendations
Made with Math Contest
Cardboard Speed Challenge
Multi-Discipline Contest
5 Discussions
5 years ago on Introduction
awesome
6 years ago on Introduction
I like this this actually explains an question that I asked earlier thank you
7 years ago on Introduction
Scientists have been designing a plane with wings that do that.
7 years ago on Introduction
Whoa..science!
Reply 7 years ago on Introduction
Super sciency science