Kinetic Sand
Create your own homemade kinetic sand with simple ingredients for endless fun and sensory play.
Ingredients
Dry Ingredients
- 5 cups 5 cups of play sand
- 1.5 cups 1 ½ cups of cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup 1 cup of water
- 1.5 tablespoons 1 ½ tablespoons of dish soap
- Food coloring (optional) Add to the water for colored sand.
Equipment
- 1 A mixing bowl
- 1 A container for storage Airtight container recommended.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, add 5 cups of play sand and 1 ½ cups of cornstarch. Use your hands to mix them well, ensuring there are no lumps.
- In a separate bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 1 ½ tablespoons of dish soap. If you’d like colored sand, add a few drops of food coloring to the water mixture. Stir well.
- Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture while stirring continuously.
- Once fully combined, place the mixture on a clean surface. Knead it with your hands until it feels smooth and holds together.
- Transfer the kinetic sand to an airtight container. It will stay fresh for weeks when stored properly.
Notes
Add scents like essential oils for a delightful aroma. You can also incorporate glitter for a magical touch.