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Colored Sand

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Instructions to make your own colored sand.

Materials Needed:

  • Sand
  • Food Coloring
  • Glass or Metal Bowl (you can also use paper cups, paper bowls, or baggie)

Instructions:
Use one bowl for each color you want to make. Place the desired amount of sand in the bowl. Pour on enough water to barely cover the sand, then add a generous amount of food coloring to each container. Stir and set the bowl aside and let it sit until it is the desired color (this can take a while). Once the sand has reached the desired color, empty out the extra water, and pour the sand onto paper towels to dry.

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