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Fake snow

Course DIY
Keyword kids crafts, sensory play, two ingredient snow, winter activities
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Baking soda and hair conditioner stirred into cold, fluffy fake snow that packs into snowballs.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 cup Baking soda
  • 6 Tablespoons Conditioner (start with 5 for drier, powdery snow)
  • Bowl measuring cup and spoon, fork, baking tray

Directions

  • Put the baking soda in a bowl.
  • Pour the conditioner over it.
  • Stir with a fork, pressing the mixture together.
  • Move it to a baking tray and squish with your hands. It should hold together as a snowball without feeling wet. Too dry: more conditioner. Too wet: more baking soda.
  • Make snowmen, snowballs, or a winter scene.

Notes

Chill the conditioner first for snow that feels cold. Store airtight at room temperature; it lasts at least a few weeks, but toss it if it smells or feels off.
Safety: NOT edible. Don't put it outside: the ingredients aren't good for wildlife. Supervise little ones so it stays out of mouths and eyes (baking soda stings eyes). Unscented conditioner is gentler on skin.