Description
Craft your own soft and therapeutic squishy sea sponge for fun sensory play or relaxing bath experiences.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of cornstarch
- 1 cup of water
- 1 tablespoon of baking soda
- 1 tablespoon of white vinegar
- 2–3 drops of food coloring (optional)
- Cooking spray (for mold preparation)
Instructions
- Gather all materials and ensure a clean workspace.
- Lightly coat your silicone molds with cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and baking soda.
- In a separate container, mix water and vinegar, then slowly add to the dry mixture, stirring until smooth.
- If desired, incorporate food coloring into the mixture and stir well.
- Pour the mixture into a cooking pot and heat over medium-low, stirring continuously until thickened (5-10 minutes).
- Once thickened, scoop the mixture into prepared molds and allow to cool at room temperature for a few hours.
Notes
Add essential oils for scent or mix textures by combining with coarse sea salt. Experiment with different molds for unique shapes!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sponge
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg