crimsonedgeevents finds these super-cool magnetic salt & pepper shakers:

Designer Mike Flache has created a high-class magnetic salt cellar and pepper pot made of stainless chromium steel.

Inspired by hundreds of breakfasts around the world he transformed the natural shape of a simple egg into a stylish accessory.

Magnets on each part of the ‘Spice Egg’ stick it together and makes the handling comfortable.

Now we can dine with magnets!

ramonsmind found this cool magnetic artwork. Magnets never cease to amaze us!

#029: Magnetic Polaroid Frames

We love Photojojo (they sell great gear for photography nerds), and we love that their online store is increasingly full of magnetic goodies!

Their latest is a nifty magnetic frame for your polaroid photos. Lots of people use magnets to hold photos on their fridge, but these frames give your pics an added retro kick. Nice work, Photojojo!

#024: Ferrofluid Magnetic Art

Artists Sachiko Kodama and Yasushi Miyajima have created this amazing sculpture using magnetic fluid and electromagnetic fields. A controlled magnetic field interacts with the ferrofluid to create patterns that work beautifully when set to music.

This technique uses one electromagnet, and its iron core is extended and sculpted. The ferrofluid covers the sculpted surface of a three-dimensional iron shape that was made on an electronic NC lathe. The movement of the spikes in the fluid is controlled dynamically on the surface by adjusting the power of the electromagnet. The shape of the iron body is designed as helical so that the fluid can move to the top of the helical tower when the magnetic field is strong enough.

Clever stuff. Where else have you seen magnets in art?