For Parents

With colorful Aquabeads, your child can make amazing bead art creations!


What is Aquabeads?

* Aquabeads is a fun and safe product for children to enjoy hours of creative fun! Aquabeads is perfect for children ages 4 years and up.


* Aquabeads are unique beads that stick together with water. No heat is necessary so children can enjoy the whole process from the beginning to the end which will give them great satisfaction.


* It was developed in Japan, where it has been successful in the market since 2004. Now it is sold in more than 45 countries.


Aquabeads Safety

* Aquabeads have been tested by a third-party testing laboratory and meet the requirements of the mandatory toy safety standard ASTM F963-23. The beads in Aquabeads products are not “expanding materials” as defined in the applicable mandatory toy safety standard ASTM F963-23. A third party-board certified toxicologist reviewed the product’s ingredients and based on the available information concluded that the product is not considered to pose a risk of acute oral toxicity, eye irritation, skin irritation, corrosion, strong sensitization, or chronic toxicity when used under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions of use. In addition, a bittering agent has been added to the beads to help prevent children from accidentally eating/swallowing them.


Why choose Aquabeads?

* Aquabeads is a fun and safe product for children to enjoy hours of creative fun! With colorful Aquabeads, your child can make amazing bead art creations! Aquabeads products are designed to encourage children’s creativity and imagination.


If you accidentally swallow the beads

* The beads contain no ingredients that are harmful to health, but we recommend seeking medical examination by a doctor. It is also possible for us to provide an ingredient list upon request. Please contact us.


If you accidentally insert the beads into your ear

* Please seek immediate medical attention by your child’s physician. If you attempt to remove the beads yourself there is a danger that the beads may go deeper into the ear canal, or cause injury to the ear.


* The beads become adhesive due to moisture. Beads may be more difficult to remove once bonded to inside of the ears. Please refrain from taking a bath or shower etc. until your child has undergone a medical examination by a doctor.


* It is also possible for us to provide ingredient list upon request. Please contact us.


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Notice on products claiming to be compatible with Aquabeads

* EPOCH Company, Limited is aware that there are numerous stick-with-water beads being offered world-wide by third-party sellers.


* In the past few years, we have discovered numerous products claiming to be “compatible with Aquabeads”.
These products claiming to be “compatible with Aquabeads” are not provided by, sponsored by, or associated in any way with Epoch Company, Limited. Nor are they associated with its products sold under the trademark, Aquabeads. Therefore, we cannot guarantee the quality, or the safety of these third-party products, nor can we guarantee the compatibility of any of the third-party beads, or accessory products such as pens or trays.
EPOCH Company, Limited does not take any responsibility or liability for any damage or loss caused by the use of these third-party products.


* First sold in 2004 as an arts & crafts range of toys created by EPOCH Company, Limited, Aquabeads products are now sold in over 45 countries and regions.
Aquabeads products comply with the toy safety standards of all the countries and regions where they are sold.
The safety and quality of all materials used in Aquabeads products are guaranteed, and assured by toy testing based on the applicable toy safety standards of each country and/or region in which they are sold.
** “Aquabeads” is a trademark of EPOCH Company, Limited.


Important Information

* Please read the instructions carefully along with your child.

* Not intended for human consumption.

* Aquabeads use water-soluble beads. Beads set with water.

* Do not apply Aquabeads to clothing, furniture, etc. as the color dye may transfer and stain. If wet beads come into contact with clothing, wash following manufacturer’s instructions. We recommend children wear a craft apron to avoid staining clothing.

* Use the Layout Tray on a flat surface.

* Wash your children’s hands thoroughly after play to remove bittering agent.

* Store Aquabeads in a dry place or container to avoid beads deforming or sticking together. Do not leave Aquabeads in the car overnight.

* Do not keep or play with Aquabeads in high temperatures or humid conditions. Do not touch the beads with wet hands.

* To avoid color fade, do not keep the beads in the sunlight.

* Retain instructions for future reference.


How were Aquabeads invented?