Although the instructions calls for 1 cup of sand, I usually make about 10 cups (about 3.6 kg) for a sensory bin
Recipes
- Makes 1 cup (about 362 g) colored sandÂ
- 1 cup (about 362 g) play sand
- Several drop of gel or regular food coloring
- Spray bottle of water
- Large, resealable plastic bag
- Spoon
- Baking sheet, for dryingÂ
- Parchment paper
- Airtight container or resealable plastic bag, for storage
Method
- In a large, resealable plastic bag, pour the play sand and add several drops of food coloring.Â
- Spray the play sand with a little bit of water to help with color absorption.Â
- Seal the bag and shake and massage the play sand until the color is evenly distributed.Â
- Add more food coloring, as needed.
- Line a baking sheet or plastic container with parchment paper.Â
- Spread out the colored sand on the parchment paper as thinly as you can, to help it dry faster. Allow it to dry overnight. As the sand dries, use a spoon carefully to separate the grains.Â
- Repeat for each color, drying each color separately on its own baking sheet.
- As your little one plays with the colored sand, there may be some transfer of color onto their hands or clothing. Wear a smock or play clothing to help protect clothes Wash hands with soap and water to remove the color.
- Store the colored sand in an airtight container.
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