Kinetic Sand Craft Activity

2 min read September 13, 2026 Sara and Melissa
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We've got the best recipe for DIY Kinetic Sand. Kids of all ages will love to play with this colorful sculpting sand. This DIY project makes great birthday gifts, stocking stuffers or party favors! Although we certainly love that you only need a few ingredients to make this kid-approved project – colored play sand, corn starch, dish soap and water!

 

Project Time
10 to 20 min
Difficulty
Beginner
Step
1

Measure out 1 1/2 cups of colored sand and pour in mixing bowl.

 

Kinetic Sand Craft Activity step 1
Step
2

Pour 1/4 cup corn starch over sand in your mixing bowl and whisk until all corn starch clumps are gone.

 

Kinetic Sand Craft Activity step 2
Step
3

Mix 1/2 teaspoon of dish soap into a 1/4 cup of water and mix until combined and you see a few bubbles.

 

Kinetic Sand Craft Activity step 3
Step
4

Slowly pour your water and soap mixture into the dry ingredients and combine with your hands until desired wet consistency. We like to let our kinetic sand sit for 10-15 mintues before playing with it.

To create party favors, put kinetic sand in individual containers, and pass out with cute cookie cutters,dough rollers, and small animal figurines!

 

Kinetic Sand Craft Activity step 4
Step
5

Be sure to check out all of our Sand Art Craft Ideas. Plus, discover more craft project ideas with our Supply of the Month series.

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