Is this a good filler?

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » 06 May 2006 07:27

I got this from school. We were playing flag football I i snatched one of the bean bags so i could take it apart and see what kind of filler was in it. I wonder would this stuff work its pretty light a small.

Drew360 · Post by **Drew360** » 06 May 2006 08:16

looks like it could work.... throw some bb's or something in with it to add some weight....

are those like a hard plastic? if they are, the only downfall i could think about is the sharp edges on the squares might cause holes quicker... maybe not though...

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » 06 May 2006 09:00

Yea the plastic is pretty hard, but the corners are pretty dull. Here are the pellets in relation to my hand. I think they be okay.

Hakker · Post by **Hakker** » 06 May 2006 10:35

those look just like plastic pelets used in crocheted hacky sacks.

Wasabi · Post by **Wasabi** » 06 May 2006 22:47

Don't underestimate the edges, no matter how dull they seem. In time, whether through hand break-in or kicking with a bag that has filler like this, it will eventually cause holes.

Just stick with sand/plastic pellets/BBs/shot fillers.

Stefan · Post by **Stefan** » 07 May 2006 06:02

Alright, thanks.

Hakker · Post by **Hakker** » 09 May 2006 15:26

Unless you can get a decently close stitch, i'd stay away from sand for now, as it might end up leaking. I'd go with pellets with bb's (to even out weight)

Bah, what do I know. I've only made 4 and 5 panels

Jdigges · Post by **Jdigges** » 10 May 2006 06:11

Wasabi wrote:Don't underestimate the edges, no matter how dull they seem. In time, whether through hand break-in or kicking with a bag that has filler like this, it will eventually cause holes.

with time and kicking ANY type of filler no matter what it is will cause holes in the fabric. It think those plastic pellets would be fine. If you wanted a step up from those pellets, you should get some polly pellets. they are nice and round and about the same size as those. they may be a little softer too.

You should be able to find a bag at Walmart or AC Moore or any Craft store. just ask them where their stuffing materials are and it should be with those. only $6 for a VERY large bag. im talking a bag that would take you like 2 years to use.

brinard · Post by **brinard** » 10 May 2006 06:48

yeah, i just picked up a bag from hobby lobby that was 5 dollars for 2 pounds of plastic pellets. theyre like yours from the pic, but odd shaped, and round edged. they work well. ive used em in 2 bags so far, and its a huge difference in play and weight. and feel. theyre so important in making a good product.

of course thats my opinion. i love how they feel in footbags. you may not.

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