Projects, Crafts & STEM

How many times have you been in the middle of cooking, trying to finish up a recipe when you can’t find the cumin? Or when you were pulling a cake out of the oven and quickly needed a toothpick to check if it was done or not, but had no idea where you put them? Well, we are about make your life a whole lot easier! Continue reading →

When you think of the holiday season, a few pictures may pop up in your in head that are related to this time of year: candy canes, Santa Claus, snow and presents (to name a few!). Just like these examples, beautiful poinsettias are the flowers most associated with the holidays. Continue reading →

It’s that time of year again, the temperatures are lowering and the sun is setting earlier and earlier by the day. Now that Thanksgiving is behind us, it’s time to get into the winter holiday spirit. One tradition you may have is making gingerbread houses with your family, and if you’re over the mess or too far away from your family, we have the perfect solution for you! Whether you’re old or young, this holiday season can bring you a new gingerbread house every day of the month December! Instead of making a traditional gingerbread house, create one that can be hung on your refrigerator: Continue reading →

Decorating for the holidays can either be really fun or super stressful! If you have a small amount of time to get things done, it can be easy to find yourself running around like a chicken with its head cut off. On the flip side, if you have a family that is very eager, then it may seem like the holidays can’t come soon enough. To help those in both of these categories we’ve put together a simple DIY snowman that will help those with little time, as well as those with spare time! Continue reading →

You might remember decorating your ceiling with glow in the dark stars and planets as a kid. At night, you’d look up and have a glowing galaxy all to yourself. With magnets, the possibilities for your glowing galaxy can go beyond your bedroom ceiling. Here are a few ways you can repurpose those plastic, glow-in-the-dark stars: Continue reading →

Decorating your first apartment should be an exciting event. After years of living with family or in a dorm room, you can finally take ownership of your own space. But one thing is certain: being an adult is expensive. Continue reading →

With the holiday season just getting started, that annual quest to find friends and family the perfect gifts returns. It seems like some people just get harder to shop for every year and searching for presents can be stressful! Luckily, Apex is here to help! Take a look at some of these unique and exciting gifts that are sure to put a smile on your loved ones’ faces this holiday season! Continue reading →

Elon Musk proposed the hyperloop concept in 2013, and several companies have tried to develop magnetic hyperloop trains, though Hyperloop One shut down in December 2023 and the technology has not yet been commercialized. These mass-transit vehicles would be capable of traveling at unseen speeds and totally revolutionize the way many people commute and travel. Continue reading →

Laminated Leaf Magnets This quick and easy DIY project will bring some autumn flair to your refrigerator. Use the laminated leaves to hold lists or notes. Continue reading →

They say that most people are left-brained or right-brained. You are an art person, or a science person. Math, or poetry. Pick one, says the world! Well, we respectfully disagree. Science and creativity can go hand-in-hand, as today’s DIY activity shows! If you’ve ever been curious about how magnets work AND want to spice up your living space, creating a painting with magnets gives you the best of both worlds. Continue reading →

Over the years, we’ve brought you some great DIY ideas for the Halloween season—everything from decorations to costumes to spooky science experiments. Now with the holiday upon us, we thought we’d revisit some of our favorite ideas to help you have the best, magnetic Halloween ever! Continue reading →

The end of November can’t come soon enough for a lot of people this year and not just because of Thanksgiving. This year Gilmore Girl fans are getting a treat they haven’t had since 2007: brand new episodes. On November 25th, the day after Thanksgiving, viewers will be treated to leftovers and four 90-minute episodes of “Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life.” Gilmore Girls seems to be one of the hottest topics around at the moment so to help you join in on the fun, we have the best way for you to rock some Gilmore Girls pride! Continue reading →

Happy fall! As the season finally begins to turn and the leaves change colors, it’s time to bring out the spooky decorations. But this year, you may be wondering, “How can I incorporate my love of magnets into my favorite holiday?” Have no fear! On top of hanging decorations with magnets, you can create Halloween magnetic homage to candy and bonfires with decorative marshmallow magnets. Continue reading →

The saying ‘bigger is better’ has taken the nation by storm, whether it’s describing the size of your phone or your television. But for the people over at Physics Girl, they’ve taken a liking to the exact opposite of that perspective, shrinking. Now you may remember “Honey, I Shrunk The Kids” where an inventor’s shrink ray miniaturized his children, but this shrinking isn’t movie magic. Using a capacitor, a coil and some electricity they are able to actually shrink a quarter to a notably smaller size. Although it isn’t truly shrinking, but more compressing, it gives the illusion that the quarter has been shrunk down. Continue reading →

No matter who you are there’s a good chance at one point in your life you’ve kept a secret. Whether it was about a surprise party, or your best friend’s crush, there’s no escaping secrecy. But, what if you could hide any secret message right in plain sight? With the power of magnets, this is possible. Using a magnetic viewfinder, you can create any message, mantra, or secret and hide it without anyone ever knowing it’s there. To help you create this, we’ve put together this DIY magnet project for you. Continue reading →

Refresh your wardrobe this season with a fun, fall necklace DIY. It’s easy enough to make in a weekend and doesn’t require you to struggle with complicated jewelry hardware — just use neodymium magnets! Not only can you make this necklace your own with different pendant shapes and designs, but magnetic fasteners make it easy to create a variety of different necklaces to wear this autumn. Continue reading →

Back in 2003, The Toy Industry Association released its Century of Toys List. This comprehensive roll call looks at toys and playthings from nearly 100 years of American history. There are familiar faces for each generation. Continue reading →

This is an easy DIY for a rainy afternoon. These steps will teach you how to make the fish and fishing poles. You don’t need many supplies and you can get as creative as you want!   Continue reading →

You may be thinking to yourself, “Why on earth would I need a magnetic animal flower bud vase for my home?” Truth be told, you don’t, but that shouldn’t stop you from bringing sincere, child-like joy into your life by way of headless animal toys. And, as delightful as this project itself, is the fact that these adorable things are extremely easy to make! If you’d like accurate photos for visualization and ideas, click here. Continue reading →

Mouse traps and magnets — did you know that you can make your own magnetic clips from this unlikely duo? Standard magnetic clips aren’t that appealing, and aren’t as customizable as something you make yourself. Rather than the same, dull metal clips, you can display invitations and grocery lists on your fridge with DIY magnets adorned with a stylish design. Continue reading →

It seems like there is no end to what you can do with magnets! Here’s a simple DIY for making a magnetic field sensory bottle. This little guy is a cool desk accessory for the office as well as great way to demonstrate the powers of magnetism. Continue reading →

We know you want to be the very best, like no one ever was. Whether you’re an old fan or new to the craze, we’re sure you’ve heard about Pokémon Go. The augmented reality app separates players into three teams and sends them out into the world to ‘Catch ‘Em All!’ If you want to show your team pride, you’re going to need some insignia. A magnetic button to attach to your hat, bookbag, or shirt is the perfect way to let everyone know where your allegiances lie. First, make sure you’ve picked your team: are you Team Mystic, Team Instinct, or Team Valor? Continue reading →

Magnets are useful tools for DIY projects and crafts. They also make fun science experiments! Whether you’re learning about magnetism or experimenting with different types of magnets for a project, check out these five experiments and demonstrations from our YouTube channel: Continue reading →

Sometimes you just can’t wait to enjoy that first (or second, or third) cup of coffee or tea. However, using a conventional mug is not without its problems. The handles are often too small to accommodate a comfortable grip and the mug itself takes forever to cool off. By following these steps, you can create your own personalized sleeve that hugs your mug through the power of magnets! Continue reading →