The inherent relation between the crystal and magnetic structures for magnetically ordered materials makes it possible to align magnetic particles using magnetic means. The traditionally used static alignment method can only align the particles in one dimension. This report describes dynamic alignment methods which cause the magnetic particles to orient in various patterns according to one’s needs. In particular, particles can be aligned in all three spatial directions thus forming a single-crystallike aggregate of polycrystalline materials. ©1997 American Institute of Physics.