Silica Gel Indicator Beads to keep your Filament Dry!

This is my favorite way to help keep filament dry. These little mesh linen bags can store a large amount and nestle in between spools. The indicating silica beads help to know when they’ve absorbed moisture and they can be refreshed back to blue/dry with just a minute in the microwave. Note that the Blue/Pink indicating beads have a non-food safe chemical in them. There is an orange/green option and clear silica beads work just as well.

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[cypressxcii]

These videos really wanna make me get into 3D printing. I knew nothing before I found this channel and now I’m gaining knowledge. Thanks so much and keep these shorts and videos coming 🙏🏽❤❤

[danlastname]

This legitimately makes me less scared about getting into 3D printing

[woodwaker]

The bags look like a good solution, I have printed a holder that fits inside the center of a spool of filament.
I purchased a food saver and bags to reseal the filament with the desiccant inside - then put in plastic tubs that are air tight.

[ethanjennings]

This is also beneficial for all filaments. Even PLA can get brittle over time if it absorbs moisture

[IndianaDiy]

I switched from silica to activated alumina in little metal containers for spices fit almost perfect. Or Slice Engineering makes really good ones!

[davidahn]

Thank you for the tip. Tried to use your link but won't get here for 5 days! Come on, Prime!!!

[zestfullylemonfresh]

Blue Pink contains a chemical that is not safe around food you say. These products instruct the use of a oven to recharge. My brain is going "I use the oven for food..." My question is can I use my oven to recharge this product and safely use that same oven later for food? Thank you for the video.

[LX]

I have a roll of filaflex that sits in the workshop for 3 years now

[hvdb]

Thank-you so much. Such a good idea. Please could I ask, will the beads not leak moisture into the container if it gets a bit too long? We have terrible humidity during the rainy seasons.

[bwselectronic]

@FilamentStories so you microwave the beads a minute?
I've heard you can microwave them but I've never heard how long

[onesy]

I love how much she share I followed you because of all the 3d knowledge you share and also love to see your prints thank you for all your tips and tricks as I am still a rookie at this and am learning but one day hope to be as good as you

[brookekathryn]

I just have a filament drier. I pop my spool in a few days before I need to print and let the hot dry air do it's thing.

[patrickhouchins]

How does the plastic get wet, like how does it attract and hold moisture

[darkfrei]

Wat material is by the Mesh Zipper Bags?

[eyedfreak]

At what microwave setting do you use to reactivate silica gel? Do you use defrost? Or low? Also, how do you cool it down without it absorbing moisture?

[tracip]

Do you have a link or description for the bags?

[johnscribner]

Can I let the filament touch the dry beads?

[nursematt]

can anyone link the mesh linen bags seen here?