How to Make Colorful Moon Sand
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Are your kids super into sensory play? Mine are too, so I am always coming up with new recipes to keep them entertained like this colorful moon sand.
If you have little ones, this moon sand recipe is for you! My kids love playing with this.
It is great for indoor or outdoor play and keeps them seriously entertained. You can add character figurines, bath toys, and sand toys to make this even more fun.
This is easy to make with basic pantry staples like cornstarch and sunflower oil or any other vegetable oil. You can also add glitter and food coloring.
I know that your kids will love playing with this and that you will love how easy it is to make!
Supplies You’ll Need
- Cornflour*
- Sunflower oil**
- Big Bowl
- teaspoon
- 1 cup
- tablespoon
- Food coloring – optional
- Glitter*** – optional
*or cornstarch
** or any other vegetable oil
***If you add glitter it will not taste safe.
How to Make Colorful Moon Sand
Step 1. To start making your moon sand, measure out 1 cup of cornflour and pour it into a bowl.
Step 2. Next, add 6 teaspoons of oil to the bowl. Personally, I am adding 7 teaspoons of oil because I like more of a wet consistency for my sand.
You can use 6 or 7 teaspoons of oil depending on your personal preference.
Step 3. Now, add a few drops of food coloring to your cornflour and oil mixture. You can skip this step if you don’t want to make colored sand.
If you want to get gray color, you can grate charcoal into the mixture instead of using food coloring.
Step 4. Now, add your glitter. Again, you can skip this step if you want.
Step 5. Next, begin to mix your moon sand together with a spoon.
Step 6. Once it has started to combine, finish the mixing process using your hands.
Step 7. Continue to combine the ingredients with your hand.
Step 8. The sand should have a dry consistency but should be moldable and easy to crumble when squeezed.
Step 9. You can add more oil if you want it to be a bit wetter or you can add more flour if you want it drier. Keep in mind that the drier it is, the messier it is.
Step 10. Once you reach the consistency you desire, your moon sand is ready to play with! To store, place it in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for 3 weeks (4 weeks maximum) at room temperature.
How Long Does This Colorful Moon Sand Take to Make?
This moon sand is one of the quickest recipes I have. You can make your own batch of moon sand in just 5 minutes!
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How to Make Colorful Moon Sand
Materials
- Cornflour *
- Sunflower oil **
- Big Bowl
- teaspoon
- 1 cup
- tablespoon
- Food coloring – optional
- Glitter *** – optional
Instructions
- To start making your moon sand, measure 1 cup of cornflour and pour it into a bowl.
- Next, add 6 teaspoons of oil to the bowl.
- Now, add a few drops of food coloring to your cornflour and oil mixture. You can skip this step if you don’t want to make colored sand.
- Now, add your glitter. Again, you can skip this step if you want.
- Next, begin to mix your moon sand together with a spoon.
- Once it has started to combine, finish the mixing process using your hands.
- Continue to combine the ingredients with your hand.
- The sand should have a dry consistency but should be moldable and easy to crumble when squeezed.
- You can add more oil if you want it to be a bit wetter or you can add more flour if you want it drier. Keep in mind that the drier it is, the messier it is.
- Once you reach the consistency you desire, your moon sand is ready to play with! To store, place it in an airtight container or a Ziploc bag for 3 weeks (4 weeks maximum) at room temperature.
