Kinetic sand
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Play sand with glue, dish soap and cornstarch kneaded into sand that sticks to itself.
What You’ll Need
- 1 cup play sand or colored craft sand
- ½ cup school glue (PVA glue)
- 2 teaspoons dish soap
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
Equipment
- mixing bowl
Directions
- Mix the sand, dish soap, and cornstarch in a bowl until evenly blended.
- Pour in the glue a little at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Knead by hand until smooth and easy to mold. Too dry: add more glue. Too sticky: add more cornstarch.
- For color, use colored craft sand, or plain sand with food coloring.
Notes
Keep in an airtight container or zip-top bag; lasts several weeks of play. If it dries out, knead in a little more glue or dish soap. Standard dish soap works better than natural brands. Play in a deep bin or over a sheet.
Safety: NOT edible (non-toxic but not edible). Supervise younger children; keep sand out of eyes and mouths.