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• Warning

• If you drop the hatching on the floor, use a vacuum cleaner to clean it, then remove the vacuum cleaner and throw away the blooming seeds in it.

Fill a bowl with 1 cup (240 ml) of warm water for each 100 hatched seed pods. Use filtered water to soak the largest beads. Carefully pour water over the beads in the bowl, do not let the water splash out. Make sure to get enough water for the seeds to bloom, as they will absorb water and expand in the bowl.

• If you want to preserve the hatching for a long time, add a pinch of salt to the water. The seeds will not bloom too large, but will retain water longer.
• If you don't have filtered water, you can still soak the baking soda with plain water. They may bloom less, but it's just as fun!

Pour the hatching seeds over the sieve to remove the water from the bowl. You may still have water at the bottom of the bowl after you've soaked the seeds. Fill the sieve with the whole bowl of blooming seeds to remove all the water, then empty it back into the bowl.

Play with the blooming seeds! Run the seeds through your fingers, bounce on the ground, or play exciting games. If you have dropped any seedlings on the floor, be sure to pick them up to avoid slipping and falling, as the seeds are very slippery.

• Play mini iron ball game. This game requires players to try to roll the hatching seed closer to the target marble, such as a cue ball. You can use different colored blooming seeds to distinguish teams, each team in turn rolling the target marble.
• Try playing the game of rolling ball in the heart. The game is simply drawing a circle on paper and one by one rolling the hatched seed into the center of the circle.
• Play a game of squash with your friends. You can attach pieces of paper or use paper clips to create a "glossy door".
• Create an obstacle course like a miniature golf course. Challenge a friend to get the blooming seeds through the yard with the least amount of pushes.
• Use different colored blooms to play classic games like marbles or checkers.

Store the hatchlings in a zippered bag or sealed container. When you're done playing, store the hatchlings in a sealed container or zippered plastic bag. Make sure the box for the hatching seeds is tight. You can store the blooming seeds for up to a week.

• If the seed blooms dry, don't worry. You just need to soak them in warm water and they will expand again.
• If the blooming seeds smell musty, throw them away and soak another pack.

Throw them in the trash or reuse them in the garden. When you are finished playing the seeds, never empty them into the drain. Throw it in the trash or mix it in potted soil to allow the seeds to bloom to keep the soil moist.

• The original blooming seeds were originally designed for water to slowly soak into the soil to irrigate the plants. When lying on the ground, the blooming seeds ooze and shrink. You will not have to frequently water your potted plants when mixing the blooming seeds into the soil.

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Method 2 of 2: Make pearls with semolina

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   Boil 4 cups (950 ml) of water. Fill a large saucepan with water and place it on a high heat. Cover the pot and wait 10-15 minutes for the water to boil vigorously, then open the semolina package.
   • Depending on the size of the pot, the boiling time may be longer or faster. You should be careful.

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   Pour the semolina into boiling water. Make sure all semen grains are submerged in water. Use a wooden spoon to stir for 10 seconds to prevent them from sticking together. Continue on high heat for 1-2 minutes while adding the semolina.
   • If the water does not cover all the pearls, add half a cup (120 ml) of water at a time, until submerged.

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   Simmer the pearls in the water for about 20 minutes. Reduce to medium heat and cook until the scum is cooked and expands in water. Stir occasionally with a wooden spoon, but don't try to separate any sticky seeds. The pearls will come off on their own after they ripen.
   • When ripe, the pearls look like transparent bubbles with an opaque white filling in the middle.

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   Pour the pearls into the sieve and wash. Pour the pot of pearls over the sieve and turn on cool running water to rinse. Remember to wash it until it cools down. The steam from the pearl seeds may rise when you wash it with cool water.
   • Due to sudden temperature changes, be gentle when washing pearl seeds. If there are any broken seeds, simply remove the broken seeds from the sieve.

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   Play with pearls! This is a great sensory stimulant for young children. Have your child wash their hands and show them how to handle and touch the pearls, then pour them into the box and have them play with the pearls.
   • Some store-bought hatching games may not be suitable for home-made pearls. Starch can dry out and leave sticky streaks like glue, so you should take this into account when playing with homemade pearls.
   • You can try using pearls to create artwork, make pearl tea, play chess with different colors for teams, or play bingo and use pearls to cover the called tiles.

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   Store pearls for up to 1 week in a container in the refrigerator. As with most foods, pearls will spoil if left uncovered or left on for too long. Put pearls in a zippered box or plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.
   • Avoid using these seeds for cooking or making drinks after playing them, as they can spread germs and bacteria into the food.
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Warning

• Do not swallow the blooming seeds.Although not toxic, the hatched seeds are not intended for consumption. If large quantities of hatched seeds have been swallowed, consult your doctor.
• Do not allow children under 5 years of age to play with hatched seeds due to the risk of choking.