If you’ve followed along on our blog, you probably know that magnets aren’t just for business. operating in many different areas of our lives. What’s one of those uses you may not have thought of? Magic. That’s right, magnets can make magic tricks easier and even more exciting. You don’t have to be a magician to wow a friend or family member with a simple trick, all you need are some magnets and a quick hand.
Keep reading to learn how to do 3 impressive magic tricks using magnets! Continue reading →
The New Year is quickly approaching! With 2021 on the horizon, it’s important to be ready to start it off right. Rest assured, Apex has you covered with some helpful DIYs for celebrating the big day and to keep you on track for the new year. Continue reading →
As if the holidays weren’t stressful enough, 2020 brings us some added challenges. Whether you’re meeting in person or having a Zoom celebration, we wanted to take some of the pressure off of you with our holiday guide this year. So you can get your home ready and gifts wrapped without ever leaving your home — unless you have to walk to the mailbox for your next Apex shipment! Continue reading →
We know educators everywhere are doing their best in this virtual and hybrid-teaching environment, and we want to do anything we can to help make things a little easier. Along with these magnetic crafts and hacks being super easy and affordable — using mostly things you already have in your house — they’re easily removable, so you won’t have to worry about putting holes in your walls. Plus, you can take them into the classroom when the time comes! Continue reading →
Here at Apex, we have tons of options for when you want to get creative — just take a look at our magnets for crafts section of the blog! You’ll be busy for weeks. One craft that’s often overlooked is the art of jewelry making. Whether you’re a beginner looking for some inspiration on how to get started or you’re a pro looking for your next project, here’s a look into two of our most popular clasp options and when to use them in your jewelry making process. Continue reading →
While the family is staying at home and social distancing, entertain the kids with this DIY magnetic marble maze! While it’s simple in design, it’ll hold the attention of even the most excitable little ones. Sometimes, the easiest crafts are the best ones — Continue reading →
If you have some extra time on your hands and want to spruce up your desk, this DIY drawer is a great project! The best part, the drawer will be secret — only accessible by using a magnet! Don’t worry, we won’t tell your secret.
The entire DIY and tutorial can be found here via Instructables. The magnet size will depend on what you want to put in the drawer — if you want to keep valuables such as your laptop or other heavy electronics, be sure to get a strong pull force. We recommend using our cylinder magnets, like our 1/2” x 1” cylinder, that have the pull force of 32 pounds/magnet. Continue reading →
Quarantine has given us a lot of extra time indoors to get ahead on our to-do lists. With time seemingly passing by, the holidays will be here before we know it! Spend your extra time indoors to get started early on your holiday gifts by crafting up some homemade presents.
Get into the holiday spirit early with these DIY gifts -- Continue reading →
Being a parent already has its stressors, but this year, homeschooling is becoming a new reality for so many. We commend parents who are now taking on the role of “teacher” and want to share some magnet tips and tricks to make your new “job” a little easier on you and your kids! Continue reading →
We don’t know about you, but August feels like the perfect time to relax on your patio and enjoy that end of summer weather. This season, why not make your space extra special by sprucing it up with some magnetic decor hacks?
Below, we’ve compiled some of our favorite DIYs for your patio that will make your favorite summertime and fall spot even better. Continue reading →