Color: 10% Orange + 90% Clear Moisture Absorption Rate: Up to 35% (of its original weight) Our flower drying silica gels are CoCl2-free and go through a dust removal process to ensure safe and healthy use; The small lightweight beads are ideal to preserve flowers and petals with minimal to no discoloration and fading. The sand contains orange humidity indicating crystals that will turn dark green when saturated, enabling you to easily identify when the silica gels need to be recharged or replaced. The saturated silica gels can be reactivated and reused. 1. Flowers 2. Scissors 3. Airtight containers 4. Soft Brush 5. LotFancy flower drying silica gel 6. Gloves and mask (recommended) Step 1: Pour a layer of crystals about 1.5 inches thick into an air-tight container. Step 2: Make sure flowers are dry. Trim flower stems insert them upright into the silica gel. Flat-faced flowers can be placed face down or long flowers can be laid on their side. Step 3: Gently add silica gel until all the petals are fully covered while keeping the flower shape intact. Step 4: Seal the container and store it in a cool and dry place for 3-7 days. Note: Drying time will vary depending on the type of flower. Step 5: Once dry, gently remove each flower and shake out silica gel crystals, brush off any remaining crystals with a soft brush. Our silica gel sand is non-toxic, but when handling the product. As you pour the gel into the container, avoid inhaling any fine dust that may be released. White flowers may become beige when dry, while red flowers will be darker. Dried flowers fade quickly in sunlight or extreme heat, so be sure to keep them in cool areas away from windows. 6lbs Flower Drying Silica GelStored in an air-tight sealed container for long-term preservation and protection; The handle makes it easy to carry and pour. Preserving your wedding bouquet can be a way to extend the beauty and value of your flowers, and create a lifelong memento. Try using our silica gel sands to preserve your favorite blooms Fine CrystalsLightweight flower drying sands puts less pressure on fresh flowers, and beads will absorb moisture without damaging flowers, altering the colors or changing their shape; We recommend wearing a mask and using gloves when handling the product Safe Non-toxicOur fine silica gel crystals are Cocl2-free, and odorless; Our flower drying silica beads are treated with dust-proof technology, and they absorb moisture without the use of chemical reactions Color indicating10 of the flower drying sand is orange humidity indicating silica crystals and is 90 clear silica beads; The orange crystals change color to blackish green when they become saturated with moisture, allowing you to easily see when your desiccant needs to be recharged or replaced RechargeableSilica gel can be reactivated by spreading the silica gels in a shallow metal sheet and placing it in a 120/ 250 oven for 30-60 mins or until all green crystals turn orange again; the recharging process may be shorter or longer depending on the amount of silica gels