Make DIY Taste-Safe Water Beads for Sensory Play

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Safety Note: While these homemade water beads are taste-safe (and much safer for pets and other wildlife) the cooked tapioca pearls don't immediately dissolve in water, and aren't recommended for children under 5 or little ones who aren't yet chewing and may be tempted to put these in their mouths.
Learn how to make homemade, taste-safe DIY water beads. The secret? Tapioca pearls! These brightly-colored cooked pearls provide a fun, natural alternative to polymer water beads.
Follow along with our how-to video as we show you the simple processes we used to create taste-safe water beads using two different methods: pre-dyed tapioca pearls and a simple DIY dyeing process. These water beads are perfect for little hands to explore, and they provide hours of endless fun, all while being pet-safe and non-toxic.
In the first part of the video, we'll demonstrate how to prepare and use pre-dyed tapioca pearls to create vibrant, taste-safe water beads. Next, we'll dive into the DIY dyeing process, guiding you step-by-step on how to dye your own tapioca pearls using food coloring and other household items. This method allows you to customize your colors and make your sensory play experience truly unique. Don't forget to hit that like button and subscribe to our channel for more exciting DIY projects, sensory play ideas, and creative activities that the whole family can enjoy!
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Music: Afternoon Tea by Mona Wonderlick
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Timestamps ⏱
0:00 Intro: Make DIY Water Beads for Sensory Play
0:03 Step 1: Boil water,add tapioca pearls and stir
0:14 Step 2: Cook for 5 minutes or until all the pearls float to the surface
0:23 Step 3: Pour into a strainer to drain
0:30 Step 4: Rinse with cold water
0:45 To dye your own add 2-5 drops of food coloring (optional)
0:55 Let sit for 15 minutes
1:00 Rinse with cold water
1:25 Your taste-safe water beads are ready for play!
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