DIY Floating Pearl & Bead Vases

I recently had a bride ask me about making these for her wedding.  I've seen a bunch and never could figure out how to make the beads float.  Then I remembered when I used clear water beads, they went completely invisible in the vase when I added water.  Makes total sense now!

To get the look you simply mix in the colored filler (pearls, beads, etc) in random spots on top of the clear water beads.  Top the whole thing off with clear water beads and a floating candle and you have your "floating beads" centerpiece.

Vase                                           Water Beads