Description
Make your own kinetic sand at home with this easy, budget-friendly recipe that you can customize in texture and color for endless sensory fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups of fine sand
- 2 cups of cornstarch
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of dish soap
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Storage container
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 5 cups of fine sand and 2 cups of cornstarch. Stir well to ensure they are evenly mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 1 tablespoon of dish soap. Add food coloring if you want to incorporate color—just a few drops will do!
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir continuously until well combined—you’ll notice it clumping together.
- Using your hands, knead the mixture for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and has a pliable texture. If it feels too dry, add a little more water; if it’s too wet, sprinkle in more cornstarch.
- Place your kinetic sand in an airtight container to keep it fresh and ready for play!
Notes
Consider adding essential oils for a scented version or mixing in glitter for a sparkly effect.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Activity
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A