How to Make a DIY Kinetic Sand Recipe
Learning how to make DIY kinetic sand is a great project for kids. It is also a fun way to keep them occupied on rainy and bad weather days!
Ingredients
- 2 cups colored sand
- 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 Tablespoon liquid soap (dish soap)
- 1-1/2 to 2 cups water
Instructions
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First, ensure your sand is dry. You may also want to sift it through a screen to get out any larger pieces.
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Next, mix the sand and cornstarch together very, very well.
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Stir the soap and water together in a separate container.
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Now pour 1 cup of soapy water into the dry mixture and mix well.
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From here, add small amounts of liquid together with the sand, mixing well as you go. You may not need all of the water, or you may need a bit more. You want to get your batch of play sand dough to a consistency where it is damp, but not liquid. Also, it should hold its shape for a few seconds to a minute. If you get it too wet, you can either let it dry out or add a bit more sand.
Recipe Video
Notes
There, you just made DIY kinetic sand! Store your sand in a container with a good seal. If you take care and don't let your sand dry out in between playtimes, it will last for a very long time. This homemade kinetic sand is GREAT for sensory play and sensory activities!