Projects, Crafts & STEM

Do-it-yourself projects have become a common trend to make unique items for your home. Buying a typical game of darts is too simple. Instead, YouTuber Magnetic Games used the power of magnetism to load and shoot traditional darts -- and you can too!  Continue reading →

Ever wonder how you could make your very own Magnetometer? This DIY project allows you to do so right from the comfort of your home. Magnetometers measure the strength of magnetic fields – acting as an essential tool to assess the strength of permanent magnets and electromagnets in order to understand the field shape of nontrivial magnet configurations. Use these steps to create a pocket-size portable Magnetometer inside a Tic Tac Box! Continue reading →

When we say “magnet,” your first thought is of the things holding up invitations and art projects on your fridge. You can buy fridge magnets at almost any store, but did you know you can easily turn almost anything into a fridge magnet by attaching a magnet to it? Here are some of the most unique things we’ve made into fridge magnets and the DIYs so you can do it too.  Continue reading →

We’ve shared a lot of DIY magnet projects in the past to keep your home, office, and any other workspace organized, visit the Fix it With Magnets section of our blog if you don’t believe us! Next time you’re in the mood to start a new project, check out these 4 DIY magnet projects below and make future DIY projects easier and more organized!  Continue reading →

Looking for a new way to hang up your reusable shopping bags, small jackets, or dish towels? Try making some DIY Magnetic Branch Hangers that are both eco-friendly and creative! If you don’t mind if the branches stick out a bit, you can skip the saw and drill portions below and simply glue the magnet right onto the back of the branch. Just make sure that a portion of it is flush with the fridge. Check first that the door is magnetic steel, since many stainless-steel fridges are not magnetic. If you’re looking for that perfect aesthetic, follow the entire DIY here: Continue reading →

Say goodbye to sticky name tag residue on your shirt and awkwardly asking for a co-worker’s name when their name tag falls off and say hello to our DIY magnet name tags! To be honest, we’re surprised it’s taken us this long to share this tutorial.  For this project, it’s best to get the lowest pull force magnets—it doesn’t take...

This year, we wrote a ton of blog posts for you, our customers. Here at Apex Magnets, we know that magnets can help you save time and money. They also help solve numerous problems, so we wanted to relay that information to you with a round-up of some of our most useful tips, hacks, and DIYs below! Continue reading →

Now that you have the decor down, you’re halfway to reaching pro host status for the holidays. To keep your guests happy and entertained all night long, check out these magnet crafts and hacks!  Continue reading →

If you’re having people over this winter, you may be feeling pressured to pull out all the stops to impress your guests. The truth is, you don’t have to spend tons of money on decorations! In fact, you can create beautiful and simple magnetic pieces that won’t break the bank AND will have your guests raving about them through the new year. Here are a few of our favorite magnet crafts below.  Continue reading →

‘Tis the season for holiday hosting! When you’re getting your house ready to throw a family get-together, be sure to take precautions to protect your furniture and other belongings from spills, stains, and other messes. That’s why we’ve put together this simple marbled coaster DIY. The best part of this project? The coasters are magnetic, so you can stick them on your fridge when you aren’t using them for easy clean up as well.  Continue reading →

Are you hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year and want to find a way to get the kids involved? Keep them busy while you’re cooking by having them make these miniature pie magnets to give away as gifts to their aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and other loved ones! These also make a great quick decoration to make your kitchen feel a little more festive for the holidays. You only need a few items and a little creativity to make this DIY dream a reality! Seed beads and small magnets are choking hazards, so keep small parts out of reach of toddlers and supervise children closely throughout the project. Since you don’t want your kids handling neodymium magnets, as they are dangerous around young children, save the magnets for the final step and add them on yourself.  Continue reading →

Over the years, we’ve built up our collection of fall crafts. Now we’re presenting them in one easy to navigate list for you to choose your favorite and get to crafting! Whether you’re an elementary school art teacher or a busy parent looking for an afternoon activity for your kids, these autumn-inspired DIYs will be a hit with everyone! Below...

Loved our magnet craft of  DIY paint sticks that we shared in a previous post? Well, we’re taking that craft one step farther with DIY paint stick picture frames! Make sure you pull up our previous post, as you’ll be following the same steps for decorating the sticks in this DIY -- you’ll just have to add a few extra steps.  Continue reading →

Maybe you volunteered to throw the annual Halloween party for your neighborhood, or perhaps you’re on the main stretch for trick-or-treating and want to make sure your home is as festive (and spooky) as possible. To temporarily decorate for Halloween with less risk of damaging your property than nails or tape (place magnets gently, since adhesive and hard edges can mark painted surfaces), check out these magnet decorating hacks below. Your house will be the talk of the town come October 31st!  Continue reading →

Image pulled from Yukako Hihara's Instagram account.  Japanese artist and designer Yukako Hihara has designed a pair of “anti-gravity” shoes. The reason for this creation? According to press coverage, the shoes were designed as an experiment to give the wearer the physical sensation of flying. Read more below on how repelling magnets are the key to Yukako’s design. Continue reading →

We know puzzles can be beneficial to our children, but every parent also understands how children’s toys often become a headache when it comes to broken parts and lost pieces. Our solution? Keep the puzzle on the fridge or any magnetic surface and say goodbye to lost puzzle pieces with this simple magnet craft hack!  Continue reading →

We’re all familiar with paint stirrers (or paint sticks). Chances are you have a few of them tucked away somewhere. Maybe you’re in the middle of a renovation or you just haven’t thrown them out from years ago because you never know when you might need them again -- whatever the reason, you have these sticks laying around. We’re giving you a super simple DIY project to repurpose them and bring a little personality and flair to your home.  Continue reading →

If you sew, you know how easy it is to drop and lose those pesky straight pins. They’re small, slick, and hard to find once they’re on the carpet. Not only are they annoying, but loose pins can also be a hazard when walking around without shoes! To keep track of these pins and keep your area clean and organized...

When hosting a kid’s birthday party at your home, it can be hard to come up with fun activities to keep everyone occupied. If you find yourself in this scenario, we have two quick and easy magnet crafts for you. The best part? They can double as a party favor that fellow parents won’t want to throw away!  Safety note...

Sensory activities are something that both children and adults can benefit from. This magnetic field sensory jar craft is no exception, allowing you to create something you can keep at your desk, take with you during long car rides—while you’re the passenger, of course—or keep by your bed to help you unwind and relax. This magnet craft only requires a...

Over the years, we’ve shared some of our favorite kid-friendly magnetic DIY crafts, from hidden messages and magnetic slime to Valentine’s Day string art and tie-dye marbled clay magnets. While parents taking the lead on magnetic crafts is crucial, as the magnets are strong enough to pinch body parts and, in some cases, even break bones, these activities are a great way to expose your child to the wonderful world of magnets and provides a good hands-on learning opportunity outside of the classroom! When you’re scrambling this summer for an activity that will keep your kids busy, try your hand at magnet painting! This messy and marvelous activity will allow your kids to create fridge-worthy work that you’ll want to display all summer long. Continue reading →

We’re giving you another awesome DIY using plants and neodymium magnets! Previously, we showed you how to make magnetic succulents using wine corks. This time, we’re going a step further and making our own paper mache magnetic plant holders using an ice tray! Continue reading →

It can be hard to find activities for the kids to do that are both educational and fun, but this experiment is just that. Keep your kids busy and their minds active this summer by making a magic spinning pen. The best part? You probably have all of the materials for this experiment already! Continue reading →

Here at Apex, we love finding ways to use all of our different shaped products. When we need things hung, our first instinct is to look at shelving and grab our hammers and nails. The truth is, you don’t need an elaborate piece to hold things up! Our hook magnets have a variety of uses because of their tremendous holding power, with a range of sizes rated at 12 lbs up to 200 lbs of pull force (calculated for a straight pull on thick, flat, clean steel with no air gap; real-world holding force is lower). Here are three of our favorite ways to use them, with little drilling required. Continue reading →