Q&A for How to Make Beads from Flour and Water

The food coloring can be used if you want to dye the bead "dough" specific colors. Note that the beads will come out of the oven a lighter shade of the color than the dough was dyed.

Yes, you can but not for less than 1 hour or your beads won't finish. You need to wait and be patient.

If you use a sealant, such as clear nail polish or Mod Podge, they will be somewhat water resistant, and will not fall apart. If you do not use a sealant, then no, they won’t be water resistant and yes, they will break.

Yes, you can. The only thing different is the cooking time. You will probably have to cook it for a longer or shorter time than usual.

Yes, but it will take about six hours at least. Don't use too much water.

You could, but it might effect the baking process. This is because the Kool-Aid has sugar in it, which could possibly caramelize in the oven. It might be best to just stick with food coloring.

You could make paper beads or clay beads with air dry clay instead of using the flour and water method.

Yes, but after baking, remember your beads will look a little bit lighter than before baking.

It depends on the size of the beads you make, there is no set amount.

Yes. The only difference might be the color of the dough without paint or food coloring.

Yes, you can.

Probably, though a fire's heat is difficult to regulate, and you may scorch your beads.

You could try leaving them in the sun to dry. It will take several hours.

It depends on what glaze you use. Some glazes can dry if baked, but others need to air dry.

They will look just like normal beads, so you could wear them in your hair if you'd like. However, the food coloring might come off on your hair.

You just use plain flour. Don't use self-raising flour, or the beads will puff up.

Yes, leave it to dry for like half a day to a day and it will shape fine, but remember to create the required holes first.

It would be edible without the paint, but do not eat it because of the large amount salt inside.

No. The beads need to be cooked for at least 1 hour, or else they will not be fully done. If you do only a few minutes, then they will most likely still be wet, and may just fall apart. Leave in for at least one hour, and they will be good to use.