How are these filled with water/liquid - is it possible to freeze a sprig of mint, fruit, etc in the center?
618528
filled with water...and yes you could add something to the water like a sprig of mint, fruit, etc. However, whatever you add may not stay in the middle while freezing but may shift to the bottom of the container while freezing.
618529
This video shows you how they work and yes you can add anything you want to it http://youtu.be/bL6t9LuMP28
618530
Yes, that would be very possible. You fill the clear hard plastic side with water to the fill line, then simply put on the gray rubbery top and stick in the freezer. I think you could put anything in it but it would be size restricted, of course.
618531
As long as it fits in the mold that should work. It may not stay in the exact center depending on the weight of the item, but it would be in there. Just to let you know thought, we use filtered water and the ice balls are large and not completely clear, so you may not see the center clearly.
618532
The fruit/mint/whatever will float to the bottom and freeze there. I guess you could freeze half the sphere, then add the item and the second half of the water - that might work.
1267260
These make halves. What I did was filled it in with melted chocolate and froze the chocolate until completely solid then empty the halves out. I then filled it again and put the frozen pieces on top of the liquid melted chocolate halves that are in the tray. Froze them. Done. You end up with whole pieces. Just make sure you line it up carefully. You may need to trim the edges to be smooth.
200440
I would think they would freeze well. I used them fairly quickly, so I didn't have to freeze them. I will tell you they were not all intact when they arrived. It didn't matter for my purposes, but just saying.
107998
don't overfill! they are long and skinny to put into your standard water bottle.. sorry I didn't go and measure.. but yes don't overfill and put them on a plate in the freezer they are very floppy. I juiced a zillion lemons and made batches ..if you over full then you have to really squash to get it in the bottle.
1971640
I probably would not freeze them. They are pretty thin and don't appear to be designed for the freezer. They have a similar thickness to a wine glass at the top.
1124113
I would say yes, as you have to fill them in an upright position - I use a freezer safe cup, or the fluid will leak out around the cap, before the are frozen.
55461
I freeze soups, chili, spaghetti sauce.... anything liquid in the bags without a problem. They freeze beautifully and stack perfectly in the freezer.
1777287
We keep ours in the frig. Don't know if we could hold them if they got "freezer cold". Pop does stay cold for the whole can with it just chilled.
906758
If they are already frozen, I don't see why not. They would, however, be open at the bottom. Just my opinion, though.
984145
Yes, you can freeze them on the sides, just make sure you don't fill the ice pop all the way to the top. Liquids expand when you freeze. Just leave about 1/2 inch or a little more at the top. I always put mine I a plastic cup in the freezer, but you can put them on their side if you need to.
458038
We soaked them in water and put into the freezer. Once frozen, you can use them.
1321142
I make sure that the 2 halves are together and fill through the hole at the top. I leave about a 1/2 inch free at the top for expansion. I let them freeze for approx. 4-6 hours.
353908
I have never done this myself. The only problem I can see would be getting them through the opening once they are frozen. If the opening is big then no problem.
1959751
I bought these tiny glitter containers from a craft store and did just as you said (freeze portions) the only thing is you must make sure no moisture gets into the tubes. I'm sure you could vacuum seal portions too.
1180215
I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly... » Read More I have not tried to put them in the freezer. I am writing this to you as I sit next to the pile of used ones that need to be heated again to make them liquid, they become solid after use. That pile has been there for several weeks. Really not worth the money. I would not buy these again, they are a total pain. If after you heat them if there is even one crystal left, this can be very hard to see, they will just reheat when you take them out of the hot water and you are stuck heating them again to reset. They do not stay warm for nearly long enough to make them worth it. I would strongly urge you to skip these and go with an old fashioned water bottle. Sometimes an oldie is a goodie. « Show Less
621813
I do not have a direct answer but if I froze them I would open them and dump them out in a ice cube tray and freeze them that way. Reason being I am not sure that the plastic container is designed to be frozen? or rated to be frozen. Just my 2 cents maybe some one will chime in their thoughts to help answer your question.
1749176
I first tried laying them down, and as they froze the top popped off of a few and they leaked. I should not have tried this on the top shelf. I thought maybe they were too full, so I left a lot more space at the top. They still leaked. Now I put them in a wide plastic tumbler that fits nicely in the door of the freezer so that they are upright and that works well. That said, most of them will not leak on their sides, and once frozen you can store them in any position.