Reddit reviews 1 Pound Bag of Water Beads - Clear

The Small balls are water beads.

You can buy them here -

https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486652524&sr=8-5&keywords=flower+water+beads

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG

If anyone wants to buy some.

I got the idea from this post:
https://www.reddit.com/r/BeAmazed/comments/5t006a/making_floating_glass_dolls/

Edit: You can buy the water beads here:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050ZNWYG/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

They are water beads (link to amazon).

They are a crystal polymer water substitute for plants and flowers. The beads absorb over 100 times their weight in water to form glass-like pearls that slowly release water back into their environment.

You could buy the water beads they use for weddings and put those in the soil.

You can buy a pack of dehydrated ones at Wal-Mart for like, $1.50. You soak em in water and add them to the pot.. they'll slowly release the water back over a few days.

edit: The clear ones are also fucking awesome to play with.

Not OP.

Like the first picture shows, it's those water absorbing beads. Then when the jar is filled with water they become transparent.

Neat idea OP. :)

Not sure how long figures should be submerged, but it looks cool for a picture! (I'd imagine long term submersion would cause paint damage.)

Reason it didn't work is you used glass beads, you need this

https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_5?ie=UTF8&qid=1486652524&sr=8-5&keywords=flower+water+beads

Because these are 90% water that's why they appear invisible when in the jar of water.

Saw this on /r/beamazed and thought that something like this would be great for PSH or Mini's.

The small balls are water beads

I think they’re just water beads

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411364973&sr=8-1&keywords=hydrogel+beads

And they are like super cheap. Read some comments, they are slightly amusing.

Orbeez or water beads , used in flower arrangements

Water beads.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0050ZNWYG/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_15?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A396EBIMA2WTOH

BTW you have to use distilled water.

Yes. The water beads are very close to transparent, when water fills the voids the small spheres create, it appears as single clear liquid unless you look closely. You can find the beads I used on amazon

It would be possible to get a bubbler in there. It might take some testing to work properly as the bubbles might not want make it to the top as the water beads are pretty well packed in there. However, there might be a good ratio of compaction/freedom to hold the sprite in place and allow bubbles to reach the surface.
That would be pretty rad... I was already day dreaming of adding a multi-color light on the bottom to get some blue - green glow but the bubbler would be next level!

Like this?

Here is some information about it: http://boingboing.net/2017/02/10/use-water-beads-to-suspend-thi.html

Here is a link where you can buy the beads on Amazon.

Amazon Smile link for those interested.

OMG. I have a funny story about why my SO doesn't want to take me anywhere anymore.

Last night was his squadron's Christmas party. There were These Things on the table. I'm getting a bit on the tipsy side from Vodka and Cran, and I grabbed one.

It was squishy and gross. I looked at my SO, and the other dude next to me and started to grin evilly

I pulled out the titanium spork from my purse (Yes I have a titanium spork in my purse, it's a spork and you never know when you're gonna need on) loaded the water bead into the spoon part.

I held the handle in one hand, and I pushed down on the tines with the fingers of my other hand, and

PEW!!!! I sent that motherfucking water bead flying and PLOP onto a pilots head.

glad he was a good sport.

My SO stopped me before I could shoot the CO, Wing Commander and Wing Chief.

NO RAGRATS.

water beads are by far one of my most popular options.

Home made fingerpaint (without the coloring), moondough, rainbow rice, beans, pasta shapes, beads, marbles, dirt, cotton balls, shredded paper, acorns, golf balls and color sand are all huge hits too. Adding glitter to anything also adds a lot of fun!

You can buy a pound of similar, uncolored "beads" here: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG

Maybe using water beads would help retain the moisture for longer. They're usually used in flower vases, and are nearly invisible when submerged.

These are the ones my daughter uses for her plants, but OP may be using a different kind. His seem to blend together better.

They are really handy for not having to remember to water as often if you mix them with soil. Otherwise, they can take the place of soil, but you have to remember to feed the plants as well when you do it that way.

Mint is a pretty durable plant, and this advice is spot on.

The only thing I might add is next time you repot it, add some Soil Moist" or Water Gel Beads which will allow you to go a few more days between watering.

Also check out Water Beads. That is how I water my Ts and my Dubias.

http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG

A friend of mine who used to do event planning recommended I use water beads instead of water. Here's an example, but they come in all kinds of colors as well. She said that they're nice for in case vases are tipped over.

1 Pound Bag of Water Beads - Clear https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0050ZNWYG/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_g.tNyb1582FD3

Your not supposed to use glass spheres. You are supposed to use these.

Another user posted Amazon link for the beads: https://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG/

> http://www.amazon.com/Pound-Bag-Water-Beads-Clear/dp/B0050ZNWYG
There's a lb.

As /u/stupidhusky pointed out above, here. They aren't the same size as the gif but still cool.