Description
Create your own cornstarch and oil mixture for a unique sensory experience that’s fun for kids and adults alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional)
- Scent (optional, such as essential oils)
Instructions
- Measure 1 cup of cornstarch and pour it into a mixing bowl.
- Measure 1/2 cup of vegetable oil and have it ready.
- Gradually add the vegetable oil to the cornstarch and mix thoroughly with a spoon or spatula.
- Expect a crumbly texture initially; keep stirring until it becomes smooth. Knead with your hands for better consistency.
- Add food coloring or essential oil if desired.
- Once mixed, play with the quicksand, which should ooze and stretch.
Notes
Store leftover quicksand in an airtight container to keep it fresh. Adjust the cornstarch or oil ratio for thicker or thinner quicksand.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg