Kinetic Sand
Make your own homemade kinetic sand with this fun and easy recipe, perfect for sensory play and stress relief.
Ingredients
For the Kinetic Sand
- 6 cups fine sand
- 2 cups cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup dish soap Can be substituted with non-toxic liquid hand soap
- Food coloring (optional) Use a few drops for color
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the fine sand and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until there are no clumps.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water and dish soap. If desired, add a few drops of food coloring to your wet mixture.
- Slowly pour the wet mixture into the dry mixture. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and resembles wet sand.
- Use your hands to knead the kinetic sand until it’s completely mixed, feeling smooth and moldable.
- Store your kinetic sand in an airtight container to keep it fresh. It should hold up for weeks if stored correctly.
Notes
Tips: Mix multiple colors for a fun rainbow effect, add glitter or small beads for texture, or adjust consistency with additional water or sand as needed.