Description
Make your own kinetic sand at home with simple ingredients for hours of fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 5 cups of sand
- 1.5 cups of cornstarch
- 1 cup of water
- 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil
- Food coloring (optional)
- A mixing bowl
- A spoon for mixing
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a clean area where you can mix the ingredients without distractions.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In the mixing bowl, combine 5 cups of sand and 1.5 cups of cornstarch. Stir thoroughly until completely mixed.
- Add Liquid Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of water with 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil. Add food coloring if using, and stir until well combined.
- Combine Everything: Pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients gradually. Mix well with your spoon ensuring no dry spots remain.
- Knead the Mixture: Use your hands to knead the mixture until it reaches a smooth, moldable consistency. Adjust with more water or sand as needed.
- Enjoy Your Kinetic Sand: Play, mold, and shape the sand as desired!
Notes
Customize colors and scents, and store in an airtight container for freshness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies by play session
- Calories: Varies (mostly non-nutritive ingredients)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg