Kinetic sand is an easy project that allows kids to explore their senses, build fine motor skills and strengthen their imaginative play muscles. Kinetic sand is play sand that is soft and crumbly, but also holds its shape when squeezed or pressed.

Kinetic Sand looks like regular wet sand but is available in different colors. It can be molded into any desired shape. It is 98% ultra-fine grain sand mixed with 2% dimethicone (polydimethylsiloxane), and coated with olive oil. Because of its oil coating, the sand never dries out.

We can see that it starts act just like normal sand again. And from cleanup aspect it's pretty easy as all just clumps together if you don't have pieces of sand everywhere.

You can also use paper or play mats to help get it all in one place for storage a re-sealable plastic bag is great for keeping your sand dust free squeeze the sand. Together pick it up and place it in

Moldable Sand Shapes Store-bought Kinetic Sand is made from fine sand and polydimethylsiloxane (also called dimethicone). It's an unusual substance in that its viscosity increases under stress. You can form it into fun shapes and slice it. However, it's not the cheapest thing to buy.

Kinetic means “togetherness due to movement and energy” and is used to describe Kinetic Sand because, unlike the sand at the beach, Kinetic Sand sticks together when force is applied to it. When a liquid is added to cornstarch it starts to become thicker, similar to how sand becomes heavier with water at the beach.

Moldable Sand Shapes Store-bought Kinetic Sand is made from fine sand and polydimethylsiloxane (also called dimethicone). It's an unusual substance in that its viscosity increases under stress. You can form it into fun shapes and slice it. However, it's not the cheapest thing to buy.

Kinetic means “togetherness due to movement and energy” and is used to describe Kinetic Sand because, unlike the sand at the beach, Kinetic Sand sticks together when force is applied to it. When a liquid is added to cornstarch it starts to become thicker, similar to how sand becomes heavier with water at the beach.

Store-bought Kinetic Sand is made from fine sand and polydimethylsiloxane (also called dimethicone). It's an unusual substance in that its viscosity increases under stress. You can form it into fun shapes and slice it. However, it's not the cheapest thing to buy.

I think my Kinetic Sand is drying out, what should I do? Kinetic Sand does not dry out; it's probably just the humidity affecting it. Simply add a couple of drops of water with an eyedropper and it will return to its original state.

How to make kinetic sand

1. Put the sand in a bowl and add the cornflour. Mix well.
2. Add the washing up liquid and a splash of water. Stir to create a paste (add a little more water if needed).
3. Add a few drops of food colouring – you could even try making different batches of different colours.
4. Leave the mixture to dry.

How to make kinetic sand

1. Put the sand in a bowl and add the cornflour. Mix well.
2. Add the washing up liquid and a splash of water. Stir to create a paste (add a little more water if needed).
3. Add a few drops of food colouring – you could even try making different batches of different colours.
4. Leave the mixture to dry.