Kinetic Sand

DIY Kinetic Sand

To make Kinetic Sand you will need:

1. Play Sand

2. Cornstarch

3. Food Coloring

4. Clear Hand Soap

5. Water

6. 2 Spoons

7. Large Bowl

8. Small Bowl

Add ½ cup of play sand and 2 teaspoons of cornstarch to the large bowl. **We used brown play sand, but for a more vibrant color, you may use white or pre-colored play sand.**

Mix the sand and cornstarch together using a spoon, until both are fully combined.

In a separate smaller bowl, add 1 1/2 teaspoon of water and ½ teaspoon of clear hand soap.

Mix the water and dish soap together using a spoon, until both are fully combined.

Add 10 drops of food coloring to the water and soap mixture in the small bowl. **We used McCormick Neon Pink Food Coloring, but you may use any color of your choosing.**

Mix the food coloring into the water/soap mixture, until all ingredients are fully combined.

Pour the contents from the small bowl (water, dish soap, and food coloring) into the large bowl (sand and cornstarch).

Mix the contents together until everything is fully combined. **If Necessary: Add more food coloring for a brighter pink color.**

Allow the sand in the bowl to dry for about 10 minutes.

Now your sand is ready to be molded. Play with is as you wish. When ready to store, place the sand in an air-tight container in a temperate, dry location. When ready to use again, add a teaspoon of water, stir, and then mold as usual.