Vio Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I was thinking of trying my hand at making some ornies one day. I have found a few places that sell the beads at what seems like reasonable prices. Just how heavy are these beads? Like 1 pound, does it fill a gallon sized ziplock for instance? I have no idea what a pound is with these things. Like how many ornies can you make with a pound in the say 3"X3" range? Just trying to get a feel for what would be a little or a lot when it comes to how much a pound gives you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 I was thinking of trying my hand at making some ornies one day. I have found a few places that sell the beads at what seems like reasonable prices. Just how heavy are these beads? Like 1 pound, does it fill a gallon sized ziplock for instance? I have no idea what a pound is with these things. Like how many ornies can you make with a pound in the say 3"X3" range? Just trying to get a feel for what would be a little or a lot when it comes to how much a pound gives you.A pound would be a good place to start if you're not sure you want to do them long term - you're only using on average 4 tsp of beads per ornie (3x3). Um, I haven't looked at mine in awhile, I'm thinking a lb would be less than a gallon size ziplock, though. Maybe 3/4 of one.Btw, ornies are great - Love them! But they definitely are better in warmer weather - cold locks up the scent. Can't wait for summer so my car will smell great again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 OK thank you very much judyvega! That's about what I needed to know thank you! I just want to get a feel of how much you get in that pound. That tells me all I was wondering thank you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 You're welcome - don't hold me to how much a lb will fill a gallon bag, though - it may be less - aroma beads are pretty small. Have fun with them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 It gives me some idea of what to expect. Since I'd have to pay shipping, want to make it worth it, but don't want to get too much. To me it's like trying to judge how many cotton balls you get to a pound. I mean they weight something, but about how much do you get in a visual sense. Thank you. I wonder, can you refresh ornies? Like after you already melt them and the scent wears off, I wonder if you can get more out of them by soaking them again?I just found the info on a site. It's now where I'm buying them from, but it says there's approximately 3 1/2 cups in a pound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
judyvega Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 It gives me some idea of what to expect. Since I'd have to pay shipping, want to make it worth it, but don't want to get too much. To me it's like trying to judge how many cotton balls you get to a pound. I mean they weight something, but about how much do you get in a visual sense. Thank you. I wonder, can you refresh ornies? Like after you already melt them and the scent wears off, I wonder if you can get more out of them by soaking them again?Once they're baked, they lose their capacity to absorb any more oil so it's a one time gig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 Oh well. Still cool. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dipper Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Once they're baked, they lose their capacity to absorb any more oil so it's a one time gig the last pound of beads I bought came in a 6 x 9 ziplock bag, or @ 4 cups, if that helps any. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vio Posted February 9, 2008 Author Share Posted February 9, 2008 That's a pretty decent amount. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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