Water Beads Australia | Vase Filler, Gel Beads & Instant Snow

Water beads are a super-absorbent polymer. They’re about the size of a poppy seed when dry, and can expand up to 100 times their original size after absorbing water!

Typically 2 to 3 weeks before they start to shrink, and simply topping up with water plumps them up again. Change the water regularly and keep the vase clean, and they can last up to around 3 months. Keep vases out of direct sun for best results.

They can usually be rehydrated a few times. Over time they become brittle and break down, so a fresh pack gives the best look for each new display.

Yes, we supply many schools and TAFEs. Teachers use them as a visual science demonstration of how a polymer can expand many times its size, and sometimes as a teacher-supervised sensory learning aid. Water beads are a décor product, not a toy, and must always be used under adult supervision and kept away from young children. An SDS is available on request.

Water beads are a decorative product, not a toy. Used as directed for vases, plants and displays they do the job beautifully, but they must be kept away from children and pets. Swallowed beads can expand and cause a serious internal blockage. If swallowed, seek medical help straight away (Poisons Information Centre 13 11 26).

Yes, water beads in bulk orders are available or you can select multiple 300 gram packs. There are approximately 16,500 beads per 300gram pack. If you need to purchase by the KG we can help you.

Our water beads come in 10g sachets. Simply soak the contents of one sachet in 1.5 L of water for roughly 8 hours, overnight is perfect, and voila! Your once tiny beads are now the size of marbles and are ready for use. We love adding them to vases and centrepieces to create unique decor for the home, or events like weddings and birthday shindigs. There are other uses for water beads, though, such as adding them to your garden soil to assist with keeping your plants and flowers hydrated, or as a sensory tool for children. Please note: Our product is not a toy. We recommend strict adult supervision should you choose to use water beads for sensory purposes with children, as they can be a serious choking hazard.

Individual bead counts are below (approximate only): - 10 grams = 600 water beads - 50 grams = 3000 water beads - 100 grams = 6000 water beads - 300 grams = 18000 water beads Caution!: Some online shops suggest they have tens of thousands of beads in small packs (eg. 10 grams) which is a blatant lie. The most reliable way to purchase is by total weight.

Yes. Water beads and Jelly Beads both use a super-absorbent polymer to expand to around 100 times their original size. They are also known as water crystals, water balls, gel balls, water marbles, crystal soil and magic fairy beads.

Yes. We keep our prices sharp for premium-quality beads shipped from Australian stock, with bigger savings on jumbo and 1 kg bulk packs. And if you find a product at a cheaper price we’ll match it (please see T&C’s for price match details).

Bulk water beads orders are available, or you can select multiple 300 gram packs. There are approximately 18,000 beads per 300gram pack. If you need to purchase by the KG we can help you.

Based purely on sales the colours that we ship most frequently are clear, purple, turquoise, blue, red and pink. However, the most beautiful colour in our opinion is turquoise. It looks great!

Yes, we certainly do! We ship nationwide, and regardless of your destination, regular post is FREE, and Express Post is $11.50.

Naturally we recommend Water Beads Australia for a quick online purchase, with friendly customer support. If you would prefer buying water beads in person we suggest a local weekend market, or a trustworthy retailer.