Description
A fun and engaging recipe to create colorful kinetic sand, perfect for sensory play and crafting.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup fine, clean sand
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup liquid dish soap
- Food coloring (your choice)
- Mixing bowl
- Measuring cups
- An airtight container for storage
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the sand and cornstarch. Stir well to ensure an even distribution.
- In another bowl, mix water and liquid dish soap. Add food coloring to achieve your desired shade; the more you add, the more vibrant the color!
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir continuously until everything is well combined.
- If the sand feels too dry, add a teaspoon of water at a time. If it’s too wet, mix in a bit more cornstarch and sand until you reach the desired consistency.
- Once you’re satisfied with your colored kinetic sand, transfer it to an airtight container and store in a cool, dry place for future use.
Notes
Try mixing different colors for unique effects, and add glitter or essential oils to enhance the fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As desired
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg