Wondering how to make kinetic sand? This kinetic sand recipe uses just 3 ingredients to make a soft, moldable sand that provides hours of sensory play time.
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WHAT IS KINETIC SAND?
Kinetic sand is basically sand that has other ingredients added to make it soft and crumbly like fine beach sand, but also able to hold its shape when squeezed in a mold.
This makes kinetic sand a lot of fun for kids to dig in like a sandbox, but they can also press it in their hands, cookie cutters, or other containers like candy molds.
You can buy all sorts of fun kinetic sand kits or moon sand kits online and in stores. But it’s easy to make your own kinetic sand, and then you can make as big a batch as you want.
There are several different types of kinetic sand you can make. Some use dish soap and water. Others are more of a sand slime. But my kids favorite kinetic sand recipe just uses colorful sand, cornstarch (or flour), and oil.
HOMEMADE KINETIC SAND RATIO
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To make this kinetic sand recipe, just remember the ratio 5:3:1. That way, whether you have a measuring cup, or just a little container or scoop, you can get the ratio right.
It’s 5 parts sand, to 3 parts cornstarch (you can also sub flour for the cornstarch), and 1 part oil.
The recipe below uses a 1/2 cup measuring cup. So it’s 2 1/2 cups (5 scoops) of sand, 1 1/2 cups (3 scoops) of cornstarch, and 1/2 cup (1 scoop) of oil.
KINETIC SAND RECIPE SUPPLIES
SAND
You can use any variety of sand for your diy kinetic sand. Play sand from the hardware store works great, as does fine beach sand. We like to buy craft/decorators sand in different colors as the bright colors add to the sensory experience.
CORNSTARCH
I prefer cornstarch because it is so silky. But in a pinch you can also make kinetic sand without cornstarch by using flour.
OIL
You can use any oil you like for kinetic sand. Cooking oil, baby oil, or mineral oil. We went with canola oil because I had a big jug of it that I rarely use.
HOW TO MAKE KINETIC SAND
Decide what kind of container you want for your kinetic sand (we used a glass casserole dish), and pour 5 scoops of sand into it.
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Pour in the cornstarch.
Mix the sand and cornstarch really well until completely incorporated.
Now pour in the oil.
Mix again, until there are no oily spots or dry spots.
Play in the sand with hands, scoops, shovels, cups, spoons, cookie cutters, and more!
MORE SENSORY ACTIVITIES
If you’re looking for sensory activities, check out our Toddler Goop Recipe, Slime Recipe, and Shaving Cream Sensory Painting.
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