Wow can't believe the response your getting . I just ordered a set and look forward to using them. Could you send me tips ahead of time ? Also I heard ways of getting clear ice balls is this possible and any tips for that too as I have not seen any one...
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They are so easy! There's a hole in the top where you fill with water. When it's frozen, you let set on the counter for 3-5 minutes and pull the 2 spheres apart and voila, a new ice ball. I have heard using very hot or boiling water with produce clear ice. I have never tried it though, a friend told me it works.
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Jill-I was looking at these shot glasses for the same exact reason. My wedding is by a pool and we cannot have glass. What did you end up using instead of these shot glasses? I would love some suggestions. Thank you!
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Hi ... I am very very new to amazon ...how did you send me this message? I wanted to ask a couple of questions about some other products ...These is truly a cool feature. ..As to your question .... I feel that you may have wiped the fog free coating off the inside of the goggles ...I never wipe water out of mine ...I do dip them in the pool before I begin swimming...then when I am done and in the locker room I rinse them off and then just let them dry while I walk on the track ...maybe you can contact the manufacturer and explain what is happening and see if they will replace them ...plz keep me informed as to what they say ... I hope I helped you ... :-) Hi ... I am very very new to amazon ...how did you send me this message? I wanted to ask a couple of questions about some other products ...These is truly a cool feature. ..As to your question .... I feel that you may have wiped the fog free coating off the inside of the goggles ...I never wipe water out of mine ...I do dip them in the pool before I begin swimming...then when I am done and in the locker room I rinse them off and then just let them dry while I walk on the track ...maybe you can contact the manufacturer and explain what is happening and see if they will replace them... » Read More Hi ... I am very very new to amazon ...how did you send me this message? I wanted to ask a couple of questions about some other products ...These is truly a cool feature. ..As to your question .... I feel that you may have wiped the fog free coating off the inside of the goggles ...I never wipe water out of mine ...I do dip them in the pool before I begin swimming...then when I am done and in the locker room I rinse them off and then just let them dry while I walk on the track ...maybe you can contact the manufacturer and explain what is happening and see if they will replace them ...plz keep me informed as to what they say ... I hope I helped you ... :-) « Show Less
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Shalom Family; thank you and please have a wonderful day... I own one set of these particular Chinese Health Balls, and they did arrive on time and in a nice box, but I would also add that they are just as described by the seller, I found no flaws in mine and am very pleased with them both therapeutically and as a constructive distraction. Please continually be well shalom. adam
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Hi Glenda, They are close to being that clear, but it appears that the outside of the cube has been polished in that picture. You have to use distilled water to get them that clear. If you use tap water, you get a lot more distortion. Also, there is a lot of residue (ice) around them when you take off the mold, so you would have to clear that away.
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Why didn't I read this before I bought them this morning? Yep, I live in a state where they are illegal! So what do I do now? Tie them to my wrist so they don't go anywhere? I agree that if a product could have a ban it should be stated!
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Had the same problem. Tried ordering in April same result. Seller refunded money the first time but not the next time (different seller). I contacted the manufacturer, who said that they do not recommend ordering them by mail, because they are designed to melt at temps of 80 degrees F and higher.
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Tonya Although it's a little pricey the remedy worked for me. My wife bought me a Game Ball Prep Kit (EA) that is available at amazon. Not only the dye in your hands stop but also the grip is much better. Since this is a pretty amazing ball you may want to use this kit to condition your "investment" so it last longer. Hope this was useful! Best of luck
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A: OK, this question sounds a bit obvious, but I have found there is a "best way". - Attach the two pieces of each ice maker together FIRST, before adding water - Use the best quality water available (filtered, boiled, reverse osmosis etc.) - Carefully pour water into the top hole (use a cup) and leave an empty space of about 1 centimeter all around the hole. The empty space needed because ICE EXPANDS. - Chill the ice makers in your freezer for several hours. If you want them SOLID all the way through, allow about 3 to 4 hours. You could also chill for less time if you want to leave a liquid center. I found that boiling the water beforehand and then adding to the ice ball mold makes clearer ice, but that may just be me. Try it out. Just make sure to use good quality water rather than tap water.
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The balls are about the size of a ping pong ball, and you can take them out of the circle, so I don't see why a person couldn't use a typical ball. The balls don't light up. At least mine doesn't and I looked at the description and didn't see anything saying they light up. There are the toys with the tubes with balls in them. Either the tubes or the balls light up, you'd have to check the description.
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The person who told me about them is a runner. I love them and/but they occasionally slip off/need to be adjusted if very sticky ice/snow so they're highly recommended AND be cautious!
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It has been several years since we tried them so I can't remember exactly. I believe it would be about the same or just a bit longer as for large ice cube. They don't require much water. We did find though that they did not keep a true shape of a shot glass very well. Also be sure to set them on a level surface.
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Would you like to receive them packed in a box melted , or packed in a cooler with frozen packs , shipped priority 2day mail to be received firm and in great condition. If you want them the 1st way, make a note when ordering and we will work out a partial refund to accomodate you being a servant of money instead of visa versa.
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http://www.alcademics.com/2014/09/make-perfectly-clear-ice-balls-using-insulated-mugs.htmlIt isn't just about the purity of the water, but about the direction it freezes in.
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I dipped mine holding them with tongs in a bowl of hot water that I heated in my hotshot after it sat for a few minutes, (not boiling temp but really hot) and only held them in the water until I noticed them get limp/loose. I did one tray at a time and sucked them to the roof/bottom of my mouth and then bit down. After they formed I put them in a bowl of cold water to make sure the form stayed. I use them with a whitening gel that I bought on Amazon that is 10% formula and they work great.
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I also noticed the ice melting sooner than I thought it would. Since they are large, I thought they would stay much longer than regular ice. I am not sure where I saw it, but the supplier had some tips on how to keep the ice frozen longer...I will look and see if I can find where that was. Maybe if you contact the supplier - maybe reply to an email they might send...they might be able to get you this info faster...just a thought.
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I use only purified water and don't overfill the molds. It puts too much pressure on the ice balls. Hope this helps.