Description
Make your own kinetic sand at home using simple ingredients like cornstarch and dish soap for endless sensory fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of fine grain sand
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap (non-toxic)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, pour in the fine grain sand and cornstarch.
- Add Liquid: Slowly add warm water to the mixture.
- Mix it Up: Stir the ingredients together until well combined. The texture should resemble wet sand.
- Incorporate Dish Soap: Add the dish soap to the mixture, which helps bind the sand and gives it that signature stretchiness.
- Adjust Consistency: If the sand seems too dry, add a bit more warm water. If it’s too wet, sprinkle in a little more cornstarch.
- Add Color: If you want colored kinetic sand, now’s the time! Drip in a few drops of food coloring and mix until combined.
- Test Texture: Once mixed, play with the sand to check if it’s to your liking.
- Store Safely: Store your kinetic sand in an airtight container when not in use to maintain its texture and prevent it from drying out.
Notes
You can experiment with different colors and textures by using gel food coloring, essential oils, or adding small beads and glitter.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg