How do you keep the beads sticking together?? We got the new one and my daughter is disappointed that after applying water her beads are not sticking together. she waited and hour and the design still falls apart.Are we doing something wrong?? we don't want to add too much water but she is adding water to the beads so whats up? How do you keep the beads sticking together?? We got the new one and my daughter is disappointed that after applying water her beads are not sticking together. she waited and hour and the design... » Read More How do you keep the beads sticking together?? We got the new one and my daughter is disappointed that after applying water her beads are not sticking together. she waited and hour and the design still falls apart.Are we doing something wrong?? we don't want to add too much water but she is adding water to the beads so whats up? « Show Less
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Just put all of the agua dots into a bowl full of water. Drain the excess water and then wait for it to dry. You will then have the masterpiece known as Pixos. The biggest ripoff I have ever seen. My poor kid spent his last $30 from his birthday money on that piece of junk. Scam!
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Im having the same problem and according to the reviews on this site...We are not alone. Ive tried saturating the heck out of um .. to a fine mist and no mater what they just dont seem to stick very well. Looks to me like it needs more work. There was some mention about placing it under a book to flatten the design? I dont know... to be honest the instructions that came with this thing, In my opinion were very lacking. If my 6 yr old son didnt just "HAVE TO HAVE IT!" I wouldnt have gone with this toy and I wont be recommending it to anyone else.
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My son LOVES pixos. We have a full basket of them and he just got them for Christmas. We have had luck with saturating them until you can see that the beads are touching, then you have to wait until they are completely dry. For designs that have a single bead hanging off, you may need to flip the design and spray again. It does take patience, but the results are worth it. We have turned many of them into magnets for the fridge and they are all holding up well. We have also found that the Manley's Art tastic refill set of 4000 beads works even better than the pixos beads and fits in the pixos stuff. Hope this is helpful and you have better luck. My son LOVES pixos. We have a full basket of them and he just got them for Christmas. We have had luck with saturating them until you can see that the beads are touching, then you have to wait until they are completely dry. For designs that have a single bead hanging off, you may need to flip the design and spray again. It does take patience, but the results are worth it. We have turned many of them into magnets for the fridge and they are all holding up well. We have also found that the Manley's Art tastic refill set of 4000 beads works even better than the pixos beads and fits in the... » Read More My son LOVES pixos. We have a full basket of them and he just got them for Christmas. We have had luck with saturating them until you can see that the beads are touching, then you have to wait until they are completely dry. For designs that have a single bead hanging off, you may need to flip the design and spray again. It does take patience, but the results are worth it. We have turned many of them into magnets for the fridge and they are all holding up well. We have also found that the Manley's Art tastic refill set of 4000 beads works even better than the pixos beads and fits in the pixos stuff. Hope this is helpful and you have better luck. « Show Less
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know glue is needed just put a clear coat of polish no and careful place you stones its fast and very east after your done with your designs put another coat of clear on top to keep them safely in place I change mine once a month and I have never had one to fall off in 20years. have fun .GOD BLESS YOU
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Ok, so I tried today and like Lara D. said, it does come off. You have to pull REALLY hard, but it does come off and you won't break it. It goes back on easier than it comes off. Thanks to Lara D. for your help and giving me confidence to pull at that darn head really hard!
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I agree those worked well for me too. I found the trick is to add less polish to the water and try to make the colors swirl together without using a toothpick because they come out prettier. Also use warm water!! Good luck :)
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This may be due to the fact that the beads have an excessive amount of moisture in them and as they cool after being taken out of the microwave the moisture comes out of the center of the bead. To fix this problem you may have to place the beads in the microwave for additional 30 second intervals until the few blue ones stay blue. This should cure the problem that you are experiencing.
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sorry cant help much, just opened it a week ago. But I would imagine like any other resin toy. Keep it out of the elements and rinse it down after each use. My thoughts are the tube in the center might start to catch some mildew, but the child could never reach to that part since it is screwed together and a cap is on top preventing it.
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I would suggest that after the Blue Water Pearls are "played with" that you thoroughly rinse them with clean fresh water prior to storing back in your container. This should discourage the growth of organisms (bacteria &/or fungus). Also, I would think it would be most helpful if the children start to play with them with clean, freshly washed hands -- washed with soap and water, that is!
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We ave not attempted that yet, but we have used beads,small pastas,dried beans,but never water. I thinks it would be fine,but have not done it thus far. When we do we will let you know how it went!
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I dont think you can wash the micro beads inside. I got a lol water on it and noticed a small clump of micro beads onside. I has to break the clump up. Im actually thinking of re-stuffing it. After so much use the (ive used everyday since I recieved it) micro beads seem to lose its fluff. I feel like I need more. But plain and simple, do not wash. Try a dry cleaning service.
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The beads are interwoven with a monofilament line. From what I can see, it may be a very cumbersome task of keeping the beads from running. Good luck.
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Hi my friend, tell me about it!!! Worst product! Had the same problem with my new car. I finally took it to a car wash, and used a wand. By getting it wet, it became soft and pliable, allowing me to grab pieces at a time and tear it off. A lot of it peeled off just from the high water pressure. Sad product! It still takes time, but it will come off. Good luck!
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Hi Tarie,I clean my airbrush every time after been used and I spend less than 5 minutes with warm water. But I am having a hard time to use this airbrush, I can not find the right make up, and the right way to use. I was practicing with water, and with some makeup, but did not work, I think that I was not a good idea to buy this airbrush. I do not know to use it.
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I would say it depends on the size of the beads. I've had this happened where very small beads mixed with some others, but they were very small.
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Hi These are an awesome sensory item you just add at least 3L of water per pack but feel free to add more if required as you can tip out excess water without upsetting the beads Hope this helps
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Hi. I bought these beads last year & the hole does go all the way through the bead. I haven't used them yet, but I'm looking forward to it. I hope I was able to answer your question.
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Mine usually stays on and I take lots of baths. Sometimes it comes off and I set it sticky side up on the counter to dry and reapply it after the bath. It still works and will stays on the remaining days. I don't know why it comes off during some baths and sticks other times
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I totally understand- it's fun to create different designs, but it would be cooler if you could do them taller. We have an older set, from a friend who's kids are grown and I'm not sure what brand it is, but it's more sturdily built & I was hoping we could use them together, but these marbulous ones are a little smaller. I wish I could help more, but all I know is the two sets we have are not compatible, so at this point I would recommend getting more of the same. I've seen these things in teacher supply /educational stores though, so maybe you could bring a piece into one of them & ask to try another one? Good luck!