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Product Questions

What do I do with your products?

You tell us, the possibilities are endless. Smash them like putty for stress relief. Build a masterpiece for a break from the screen. Check out our how-tos on Speks Ed for some tips on how to get started. Make something cool? Find a new magnet trick

What are Speks made from?

Speks are made from the rare earth element neodymium along with some iron and boron. First they’re shaped into mini spheres, then they’re coated with nickel and polymer paint, and finally they go through the magnetizer. It’s cool - one minute they’re

Are Speks a knockoff of Buckyballs?

No, we’re more like the evolution of Buckyballs. In fact, the creators of Zen Magnets and Buckyballs came together to create Speks. If there’s a magnet hall of fame, consider us inducted.

Can I order spare balls or pieces?

Not at the moment. But if you sign up for updates from Speks, we’ll let you know if that changes.

How do I clean a sticky Gump?

Your Gump might get sticky over time but it's easy to restore to it's original, super soft state:.

Why do my Supers look scratched?

Because of the coating process each set of Supers has its own unique look. Sometimes they look a little spotty but that’s just the process.

Why do my hands turn black after playing with Crags?

Don’t worry, it’s just a little ferrite dust rubbing off. Washing your hands should take it right off. You can also use a cloth or rag to wipe your Crags off to help reduce any more ferrite rubbing off.