| Ingredient | Wt. % | Trade Name/Supplier |
| Phase A | ||
| Bis-Hydroxyethoxypropyl Dimethicone | 54 | Dow Corning® 5562 Carbinol Fluid |
| Dimethicone (and) Trisoloxane | 22.5 | Dow Corning® 2-1184 Fluid |
| Fragrance | 13.5 | |
| Solution of hydrophobic dye in Dow Corning 5562 Carbinol Fluid | q.s. | |
| Phase B | ||
| Silica Silylate | Dow Corning® VM | |
| Procedure | ||
| 1. Mix ingredients of phase A together. 2. Add Phase B to phase A and let the beads absorb phase A by gently rotating the beaker. Work with caution to avoid crunching the beads. |
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Untested Variations: Replace Phase A ingredients with natural oils.
Going to try jojoba first. If that doesn't work, try Cherry, then
almond. If still getting bead dissolution, tr with a stiffer butter oil
such as shea or cocoa. Note that moving to stiffer oils will require
readjustment for coloration and fragrance.