Activa Flower Drying Art Silica Gel, 10.50" Tall x 5.00" Diameter, Original Version, 5 Lbs

it meets my expectations.

El olor de los cristales es fuerte pero si conserva el color de las flores. Sin embargo no funciona con hojas o follaje, probé con hojas monstera.

This is my third order of this silica gel as I like to dry larger quantities.I don't understand the negative ratings for this product. It is fine silica, so yes, if you're not careful you'll get it all over the place. But it is perfect for drying flowers, especially more delicate ones, without squishing them. Take a look at the tiny dried bluets in my hand, the stamen are intact! And the pansies came out oerfect with hardly any loss in color.I am drying whatever I can find on wildflowers and garden flowers that will be suitable for resin art later on in the year. The fine texture of this silicate keeps the shape of the flowers intact and for the most part preserves the color as well. Only roses tend to turn brown, but that is their nature and not the silica's fault. I am very happy with this product.As for the color, the silica itself is white, but it has some light blue granules mixed in that turn a faint pink as the silica picks up moisture from the flowers. Spread onto a cookie sheet and dry in the oven at 250F for at least 5 hours to dry it out. It can be reused over and over.

Have not used the item but it certainly did not come in the package shown on the product page! The bag it came in was leaking and we had to vacuum the house because of that. It’s now been kept outside the house with all the other gardening tools. Disappointed.

Effeciency in drying flowers and preserving the colours