Description
Transform ordinary water beads into vibrant, glowing masterpieces using simple materials and UV light.
Ingredients
- Clear water beads
- Neon or fluorescent food coloring
- Water
- UV light or black light (optional)
- Bowls for soaking beads
- Strainer (optional)
Instructions
- Measure your beads: For every tablespoon of water beads, use about 1 cup of water.
- Combine: Place the beads in a bowl and add the water.
- Let them soak: Allow the beads to expand for 4-6 hours or overnight for best results.
- Choose your colors: Add a few drops of neon or fluorescent food coloring to a separate bowl of water.
- Mix well: Stir the water until the coloring is evenly distributed.
- Combine: Drain excess water from the soaked beads and add them to the colored water for at least 30 minutes.
- Display: Once the beads have absorbed the color, spread them out in a bowl or clear container.
- Light it up: Shine a UV or black light on them to see the glowing effect.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and materials to enhance your glowing water bead experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A