How to make a beautiful floating pearl vase Here's an easy and cheap DIY project perfect for a holiday table centerpiece or a wedding! What you need: 600 pcs water gel beads water METHOD 1. Put the entire pack into a vase or large container enough to hold 8 cups water. 2. Add water. The process can take up to 10-13 hours for gel beads to fully expand. 3. Add fully hydrated gel beads into vase. 4. Add what you prefer. 7. Add water up to 3/4 full 8 Stir and mix pearls 9. Add candles. | Cookist Wow