I followed Jamey's instructions to the letter, thoroughly dried the beads afterwards, even set a bowl of them on my studio heater to make sure every speck of moisture was gone.

And within two weeks, they were covered with white stuff AGAIN.

To those who suggest humidity, this is California during the worst drought in ages. And we had no rain during this two-week period, until today. My studio is COLD but not humid.

Oy. If anyone has thoughts/suggestions (JAMEY!!!????) please let me know.