Flower Drying Silica Sand (Rapid-Acting)

Silica Sand Blended for Flower Drying & Preservation

New & Improved Silica Blend (Low Dust), Rapid-acting Silica Sand

Rapid-acting silica powder blend of clear silica with fumed silica, comprising fine to medium-sized particles, to effectively fill the small gaps between flower petals.

New & improved Silica Sand Blend with Anti-Fungus Additive! This innovative formula combines transparent silica gel for rapid moisture absorption with milk white (fumed) silica for prolonged moisture control. It ensures vibrant color retention and can be reused multiple times, depending on flower type, quantity, and container seal. Easily reactivate the blend in a microwave or oven. The anti-fungus component prevents mold growth, keeping your dried flowers pristine.

The CrystalRock flower drying silica gel sand/powder blend, with its fine, sand-like consistency, is perfect for preserving your wedding bouquet. It absorbs moisture without damaging the flowers, altering their colors, or changing their shape. This easy-to-use powder helps you preserve special memories and create beautiful home décor, flower resin art, and decorations. The simple process makes it a fantastic project for anyone looking to craft lasting art from their flowers.

දිලීර නාශක සහිත නව සහ වැඩිදියුණු කළ සිලිකා මිශ්‍රණය! මෙම සිලිකා වැලි විනිවිද පෙනෙන සිලිකා ජෙල් (වේගවත් තෙතමනය අවශෝෂණය සඳහා) සහ කිරි සුදු සිලිකා (දිගු කාලයක් තුල තෙතමනය පාලනය සඳහා) ඒකාබද්ධ කර ඇත. මිශ්‍රණය විවිධ මල් වර්ග සඳහා විචිත්‍රවත් වර්ණ රඳවා තබා ගැනීමට උපකාර වේ. පාවිචිචි කරන මල් වර්ගය, ප්‍රමාණය සහ බහාලුමේ (වාතය නොයන බහාලුම්) මත පදනම්ව කිහිප වතාවක් නැවත භාවිතා කළ හැකිය. මයික්‍රෝවේව් උදුනක, විදුලි, හෝ ගෑස් උඳුනක පහසුවෙන් මිශ්‍රණය නැවත සක්‍රිය කළ හැකිය (නැවත ආරෝපණය). එකතු කරන ලද ප්‍රති-දිලීර සංරචකය පුස් වර්ධනය වැලැක්වීමට උපකාරී වන අතර ඔබේ වියලි මල් කාලයක් තබා හත හැක.

Silica Sand is an exceptionally efficient method for flower drying and preservation. Unlike hang drying or pressing, CrystalRock Flower Drying Silica Powder rapidly absorbs moisture, minimizing discoloration and fading. This advanced solution ensures flowers maintain their shape and vibrant color in just days (1-2days). With Silica Powder, preserving your blooms is quick and effortless.

KEY FEATURES:

✓ Can be used for many times if dried properly (dry silica gel using correct method, degrade overtime).

✓ Reactivate, remove moisture by Microwave, Oven, or Sun Drying.

✓ An excellent product for drying flowers, dries flowers faster than silica beads.

Are you looking for high quality Silica Sand blend in Sri Lanka? Where to buy & Prices of Silica Powder blend! We can supply from 100g, 250g, 500g & 1kg sealed packs, or bulk, price start from Rs390 and can be purchase online or by visiting our shop at Homagama.

WHAT DO YOU GET? 1X 100G, 250G, 500G OR 1KG Non Toxic Silica gel Sand (Blended)

How to Dry Flowers with Silica Gel Sand

Silica gel sand is an efficient way to dry flowers while preserving their shape and color. To minimise these issues please follow these steps:

• Prepare the Base Layer: Add 1 cm of silica sand to the bottom of your container. If using silica beads/crystals, use twice as much as sand.
• Cover Flowers Lightly: Place flowers in the container and cover them gently with silica sand—just enough to barely cover them. Excess sand can dry flowers too quickly, causing wrinkles. Separate petals if needed for better penetration.
• Layering (Optional): Create layers by adding more flowers and silica sand until the container is full.
• Seal and Dry: Close the container and leave it in a warm, dry place for 2–3 days.
• Remove Flowers: Tip out the silica gel and carefully lift the flowers by hand.
• Clean Flowers: Use a soft brush to remove any residual silica sand.

Tips:

1. Silica gel dries flowers faster than hanging or pressing, with less fading.
2. Avoid leaving flowers in too long to prevent brittleness.
3. Reuse silica gel by heating it at 135°C for 1.5 hours.

More details here How to Use Silica Sand for Flower Drying

How to reuse silica sand: Please follow tips to dry (Reactivation) silica sand

Frequently Asked Questions About Silica Sand

Question: Is silica sand made from silica gel beads?
Answer: Yes, flower-drying silica sand/powder, including imported varieties, is made by grinding silica chunks or beads. Imported varieties may contain less fine powder and dust.

Question: Are our low prices an indication of lower quality compared to imported silica sand?
Answer: No, our silica sand is made by grinding and blending high-quality imported silica crystals. There is no difference in quality, and additionally our sand also includes an anti-fungus additive.

Question: Why does silica sand sometimes change or fade the natural color of flowers?
Answer: Any method used for drying flowers, including silica sand, can alter flower colors due to water loss, oxidation, and structural changes. The extent of color change can be minimized by using the appropriate amount and type of silica gel/powder based on the flower type. Different forms of silica (gel beads, sand, powder, etc.) have varying rates of moisture absorption, which can affect color preservation. Factors such as flower type and drying conditions also influence the outcome, requiring some experimentation to achieve optimal results.

Question: Which is better, silica gel crystals or silica sand?
Answer: Many tests and sources indicate that silica gel crystals perform better than silica sand in retaining flower colors. This is because silica gel crystals regulate moisture absorption more effectively, while silica sand absorbs moisture faster. However, individual results may vary.

Question: Does silica gel expire?
Answer: Silica gel does not have an expiration date. Once it absorbs moisture, you can recharge it many times.

Question: How many times can silica gel be reused?
Answer: Silica gel can be reused many times. Its efficiency decreases after after each use, but it remains effective at removing moisture nearly 100 times, as long as it is not overheated. Exposure to temperatures above 140°C can damage silica gel and reduce its ability to hold moisture.

Question: Why do my dried flowers look brown and faded?
Answer: This happens when too much silica sand is used. Try using a smaller amount. Silica sand absorbs moisture very quickly, and excess can dry flowers too fast, causing discoloration.

For more details, Silica Gel Crystals vs Silica Sand, Which is Better to Preserve Your Flowers?