What Happens if you Leave Orbeez in Water too Long?
We all know that orbeez are used in our fun game of Orbeez gun But there is always a question in our mind: what happens if you leave orbeez in water too long? What I mean is that you want to know if these orbeez will hold up for long periods of time in the water after that these will be able to be used in simulation guns or not.
I did an experiment on it. In which I put some orbeez in water for a long time. From this experiment, we came to the conclusion that the orbeez will survive in water for several weeks but it cannot be used in orbeez guns because these become quite squishy and thick and lose their original shape and color. When we hold them in our hands, they start to crumble immediately.
What are Orbeez Water Beads?
Orbeez water beads are known as gel beads. When these are immersed in water, they expand to 100 times their original size. Because these are made from polymer absorbent molecules, Which have the property of absorbing water.
What Happens If You Keep Orbeez In Water For Too Long?
When we put the Orbeez under water, it takes a maximum of 5 to 6 hours for them to grow. But if we want to keep them in water for longer then it will not start to deteriorate.
For this, I put the orbeez in water and kept them for a long time. From this experiment, I got not-so-good results. The only good thing to see is that the orbeez has increased its size quite a bit. But it had many opposite consequences, one of them was that their shape had deteriorated and their color had faded. The main reason was that it was slippery when I held it in my hand, it was breaking immediately. So I would recommend you to never keep them in water for a long time.
Can You Leave Orbeez in Water Overnight?
Yes, you can leave orbeez in water overnight. In orbeez guns, their minimum size should be 7 to 8 mm for use. It takes a minimum of 5 to 6 hours to grow this size of orbeez in normal water. So if you keep these balls in water overnight, they will grow in size more than 8mm which makes the gun game more funable.
What Happens If You Leave Orbeez In Water For 24 Hours?
When you are keeping these balls underwater for 24 hours for decor or art purposes, then this is fine for you. But if you’re keeping them for 24 hours to use in orbeez guns, then they’re unusable. Because they become very soft due to being soaked for 24 hours. They can break when inserted into the barrel of the blaster.
So, How Long Should You Keep Orbeez In Water?
You should keep orbeez in water for a maximum of 6 to 8 hours for an 8mm size. If you keep them in the water longer than that, they will start to soften, making them more prone to breaking.
Tips for Proper Orbeez Use and Maintenance
I will give you some recommendation tips for proper orbeez use and maintenance which help you to keep orbeez in good condition:
Drain water and store dry
If you want to keep your orbeez in good condition, always take out the balls from the water when they are fully grown in size, then place them for storage in a dry place.
Limit Submersion Time
Orbeez takes a maximum of 8 hours in normal water to grow for use in fake guns. Therefore, keeping the time in mind, do not let them remain submerged in water for more than this time.
Keep Orbeez clean and sterile
When taking the orbeez out of the water, always keep them in a clean and sterile place.
Avoid Exposure to Direct Sunlight
Sun rays damage the orbeez quickly so always avoid keeping them away from the sun rays for dry. If you keep them in direct sunlight then they will dry soon and lose their shape.
Avoid overcrowding
Put the balls in any container to grow them up to a limit. Avoid overcrowding because in overcrowding they may lose their shape.
Optimal soaking time for Orbeez
How long should the orbeez be soaked so that it is well prepared? Let’s see:
Maximizing Orbeez Growth
Orbeez can grow in size by staying in water for 24 hours. After that, they do not increase in size but start to soften.
Utilizing Orbeez for Decoration and Crafts
When you want to use orbeez as decor and crafts then it will be kept in water for 10 to 24 hours. It also depends on orbeez quality. if you buy orbeez in good quality it will take less time to grow.
