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Try these free nature craft patterns and projects. Use many creative techniques and supplies to make crafts using real sand.
Beach Treasure Wreath
Make a special wreath with all the treasures you find on vacation at the beach!
Colored Sand
Find out how easy it is to make your own colored sand.
Jar Paperweight
Make this fun paperweight using a jar, colored sand, and a few other supplies - submitted by Allie.
Sand Candle
Instructions to make a candle using sand as a mold.
Sand Candle Holder
From your About.com guide, make this simple candle holder using a jar and sand.
Sand Casting
See a full color photo of this fun craft!
Sand Casting
Try your hand at sand casting with these simple instructions - Submitted by Dyan.
Beach in a Jar
Fill a jar with sand and shells from the beach you visited.
Everlasting Sand Castles
Mix up a batch of sand dough to make sandcastles you can keep!
Mini Beach Scene Swap
Make a cute beach pin with sand and shells.
Natural Sand Art
Kids of any age will love making pictures using paper, glue, and sand.
Salty Sand Art
Make "sand" art using colored salt.
Sand Picture
This sand picture is a little different because it's done on glass.
Sand Treasure Box
Make a special box using sand art techniques.
Sandcasting
The only limit in sandcasting is your own imagination! Use these simple instructions to get started.
Sandy Bottles
I have yet to meet a kid who doesn't love this one. Minimum supplies needed: sand, colored chalk, glass bottle, small funnel, and glue.
Treasures Out of Sand
Directions for making scultures out of a sand mixture.
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