Plasticine that crumbles like sand. Kinetic sand and sandbox for children - photos and prices. How to choose magic material. Advantages and disadvantages of kinetic sand

A few years ago, kinetic sand - Kinetic Sand - was a curiosity for many, and the strange name caused surprise: what kind of next scientific miracle is this? Now a rare parent has not heard of such entertainment for children, because thanks to its properties, the product has gained popularity even among adults. Why is kinetic sand so good?

Sand to play at home

The sandbox is a special place on the playground where children of all ages gather. This is a space for creativity, joint games and a relaxing pastime. Millions of grains of sand fascinate even adults, and how many childhood memories are associated with sand castles on the seashore! Despite this, the outdoor sandbox has significant disadvantages - unhygienic and inaccessible during the cold season.

Fortunately, Swedish scientists have created a material that meets the requirements of hygiene and is suitable for year-round indoor play. The invention is amazing - it is sand that does not crumble and flows in the hands. Amazing, isn't it?

Kinetic, that is, in motion, sand is unique: if you mold a figure out of it, the mass becomes dense and holds its shape well, but as soon as you touch the figure, it spreads smoothly. The feeling of touching such material is difficult to convey in words. It's like holding a dry liquid or a plastic mass for modeling in your hands, but not homogeneous, but consisting of tiny grains that are attracted to each other by invisible threads.

The composition of the product is not a secret: 98% is pure quartz sand (silicon dioxide), and 2% is a food additive with the code "E900". It turns out that such material is safe if it is accidentally tasted.

Benefits of Kinetic Sand

Kinetic sand meets all the standards and requirements for children's products. This is an environmentally friendly product that has many advantages:

combines the properties of wet street sand and modeling mass at the same time - the ability to keep its shape, durability, plasticity, softness;
dry to the touch, not sticky, does not stick to the surface, after the game it is easy to collect from the floor or table;
safe if accidentally swallowed - non-toxic, does not cause food allergies, comes out naturally if swallowed;
resistant to water, does not dissolve when wet and restores its properties when completely dry;
at the same time, it does not dry out in the open air and creates a feeling of moisture;
unique in structure - airy, porous, fluid in the hands, and when molded - dense, able to keep its shape for a long time;
compact when stored - decreases in volume when collected in a form or container;
provides a play space at any time of the year;
durable, can be used for years, does not require special storage conditions.

Despite the fact that the unique mass does not require special storage conditions, it is better to put it in a plastic container so that the material does not absorb foreign odors, does not accumulate dust and remains like new for many years. Careful attitude extends the life of any children's toy.

Benefits of playing with kinetic sand

We have found that moving sand is safe for children, and its advantages over plasticine or other creative materials can be felt in the process. Most likely, it will be impossible to tear children away from the game. Even adults do not want to let it out of their hands, holding it once. In addition to pleasant tactile sensations, playing with this material is beneficial for the development of children.

Here are some benefits of playing with kinetic sand:

develops fine motor skills, helps kids master sequential manipulations with objects (moulders, shovels);
soothes, relieves irritation - a therapeutic effect for children and anti-stress for adults;
develops tactile sensations, the texture of the material leaves no one indifferent;
has a positive effect on the emotional state, which is especially useful for hyperexcitable children, babies with peculiarities of the nervous system;
gives scope for children's imagination and creativity;
develops the spatial thinking of the child - the ratio of shapes, sizes and the position of objects relative to each other;
promotes speech development in the game.

As you can see, such games with this material have a lot of advantages, besides, they are beneficial for the development of fine motor skills and speech development of the child. The therapeutic properties of sand have long been known and used in psychology for the rehabilitation of children and adults (). Playing with such a miracle at home is a pleasure, and you will see for yourself.

Is it possible to make sand with your own hands?

The composition of kinetic sand seems simple, which raises a reasonable question: is it worth buying the original product, or can you try making it at home? If you decide to make such material yourself, you should understand that a home copy will not compare with the original. But you can try.

How to make a homemade analogue of moving sand? Here are a couple of ways from homegrown inventors.

Method 1

To make the kinetic mass you will need:

1 jar of transparent stationery glue;
acrylic paint of the desired color (if you want to get colored sand);
10 g of boric acid;
2 cups of good clean sand, which can be bought at a pet store (it is sold for chinchillas);
wide bowl.

Manufacturing process:

Pour the glue into a convenient spacious bowl.
Add a little acrylic paint (about 1 teaspoon), mix well with glue.
Pour boric acid into the mixture, mix.
Add sand in portions and mix the mass. It may take more or less than 2 glasses, you need to look at the consistency so that the mass is not liquid, sticky, too wet, but does not crumble.
Let's try to play!

Method 2

For manufacturing we need:

200 g cornstarch;
1 tablespoon of hand cream;
3 tablespoons of transparent stationery glue;
1 tablespoon of dishwashing detergent;
a couple drops of liquid food coloring (optional)
water - according to the situation (about 1 cup);
3-4 cups of sand;
spacious bowl.

Manufacturing process:

Pour starch into a bowl.
Add hand cream, stationery glue and dishwashing detergent to the starch.
Add water little by little and mix gently. You should not rush with water, starch will take it as much as necessary. If you overdo it with water, the mass will turn out to be too liquid.
Knead the mass to the consistency of a thick dough for pancakes.
Add sand in portions of half a glass, mix thoroughly. We continue until we get the desired structure.
Let's play!

The service life of such sand is difficult to predict, because it is produced at home, and its properties may depend on many factors (humidity of the environment, storage conditions, shelf life of ingredients).

What other kinetic sand is there?

On store shelves, in addition to natural-colored kinetic sand from the Swedish manufacturer Waba Fun (a revolutionary and pioneer in this field), you can find "Space" and "Live" sand. What are these varieties, what unites them, how do products from different manufacturers differ?

This product for children's creativity is produced in Russia under the trade name "Space Sand". In terms of its composition and properties, it corresponds to the Swedish analogue - 98% consists of silicon dioxide, 2% - from a binding agent of polymer origin. The mass is plastic, fluid, stored for a long time, it can be of different colors.

The main difference is the fear of water: if the mass gets wet, it restores its properties only after complete drying. You can dry the wet part in the oven or naturally. This product is also distinguished by the cost - the price for 1 kg of a domestic product is about 1.5 times less than the Swedish one.

On the windows of children's stores you can find other names of sand produced in Russia and Belarus: "Smart", "Star", "Kinetic Plasticine", "Kinetic Snow" and other variations.

This is an original product made in South Korea. A distinctive feature of this product is its composition - natural white mineral sand, shell rock, crushed into dust, and a mixture of organic oils as a plasticizer. The mass is airy, soft, fluffy, but at the same time keeps its shape well.

Sand has a natural white color and completely dissolves in water, so it is impossible to restore its properties after getting wet. The cost of goods is significantly higher than the cost of "space" or "classic" kinetic sand.

What kind of sand to choose?

Some brands may disappoint: the mass may crumble like dry street sand, stick to hands, and be difficult to remove from the surface. This is an acceptable error, because the pioneer has its own unique structure, which cannot be copied by other manufacturers without demand. Therefore, they have to develop their own technology, replacing the connecting component with a similar one.

On the other hand, a more affordable price from a domestic manufacturer can compensate for minor shortcomings in quality. It is important to realize that all manufacturers do not sell fake Swedish sand, but analogues! Each product is unique, has its own trade name and meets all the requirements for children's products.

Sandbox - all year round

It is not difficult to organize a play space for a child at home. The kid will be able to play with sand at any time of the year, even in summer (an alternative to a public yard sandbox with dubious sanitary conditions), even in winter - long cozy evenings.

What age to play?

A sandbox in a children's room is a gift for a child, but at what age can you play in it? It is better to get acquainted with sand closer to 2 years. You can invite your child to play earlier, but then arm yourself with patience and a vacuum cleaner - sand is very fun to scatter around the room. In addition, children under 2 years of age are very enthusiastic about tasting everything, and although kinetic sand is safe to swallow, you should not get carried away eating it.

Look at your child, at what age should he start playing in the home sandbox. The age limit of games is also not limited - you will see for yourself as soon as you take this wonderful material in your hands. Neither children nor adults can be separated from the kinetic sand.

How to store?

To begin with, we advise you to purchase 1 kg of sand if you have not tried to play with it yet. That's enough for a two year old. In addition, you need to choose a suitable storage container. For 1 kg, a food or household container with a volume of 2 liters is suitable.

For older children, you can immediately purchase a volume of 3 to 5 kg and choose a large container. A low but wide container works best. You can buy it in a store of goods for home and garden or look at the websites of online stores that sell sand.

It is worth protecting the sand from pets: firstly, wool can get into the mass and spoil the impression of the game, and secondly, such a miracle may also appeal to an animal. It is also recommended not to play on a bare floor where animal hair can be found - contaminated sand will require painstaking hand cleaning.

How to make a sandbox at home?

As a sandbox for the home, you can use one of the options, for example:

a wide low container of large volume with a lid - you can store sand in the container, and sculpt figures on the lid;
a wooden or plastic sandbox for kinetic sand - a special small sandbox that you can buy in the online store;
inflatable sandbox - also sold in online stores, usually has a lid and allows you to store sand directly in it;
a large rectangular wooden tray, such as those sold in a well-known Swedish hypermarket for household goods;
playing field for playing Twister - if you have this game, use the oilcloth field as a mat for playing with sand (a useful bonus - it can also be used for painting with paints).

What else do you need to play in the home sandbox?

For simple modeling, sand and a couple of molds are enough, but it will be much more interesting if you use all kinds of attributes for games:

a set of different molds, spatulas, rakes - according to the experience of many mothers, it is better to have a separate kit for the street, and store home molds in a container along with kinetic sand;
molds for cookies from dough;
knives, rolling pins for plasticine, spoons, forks, plates from the children's kitchen set - you will want to feed your favorite toys with sand cakes and Easter cakes;
special molds for building a castle;
cars, loaders, dump trucks, small toys (such as "kinders") - everything that can be used in a story or role-playing game;
plastic buckets and cups of different sizes from the children's arsenal.

Show your child how to crush the sand in their hands, how to pick it up with a spatula and put it in a mold, how to shape it with their hands, and then cut it with a knife. Give an older child the idea of building a castle, defending it from invaders, build houses, mountains, leave traces of toys and guess which animal the trace belongs to. Leave handprints, footprints, turn on your imagination and have fun as you can.

But let's not torture you with medicine and statistics. Let's just dive into this world! Diverse, bright, with complex shapes and even mechanisms. You yourself will notice how much fun modeling from colored plasticine or sand brings to your children. And that means it is also positive, sunny, warm!

We will also answer popular questions:

At what age can a child be introduced to modeling?
What is the difference between plasticine and mass for modeling?
Is the material safe for a child?
What is "living sand" and how is it better than usual?

Even if you already have plasticine or sand, you may still learn something new from us;) You can always diversify the already familiar game, renew your impressions, become more creative!

Play-Doh RUB 667

Play-Doh RUB 895

play doh Game set Trolls 719 rub.

play doh Plasticine 4 jars 143 rub.

Hasbro 1031 rub.

LORI Plasticine Stucco fantasy in a bucket 7 colors 6g each 123 rub.

Play-Doh 447 rub.

Play-Doh RUB 667

All sculpting kits

Time to sculpt! Live sand, PLAY DOH and analogues

For young children, it is important to use a very soft, pliable material. This is the main criterion when choosing a mass for modeling. Standard plasticine is hard, it clogs under nails, stains clothes, and colors are often not the most pleasing to the eye. The second no less important criterion is safety. Especially if a kid is working 2 years old, or even younger, who always wants to try something by heart.

But first, let's figure out how plasticine and dough (equal to weight) for modeling differ

Dough:

it smells good, so the child is constantly drawn to pinch off a piece and eat it;
salty, so after the first test the child will no longer want it;
torn and may crumble into pieces;
from natural materials, with the simplest composition - affects the tactile sensations and the anti-stress effect;
due to the large amount of salt, it dries out over time, it must be stored in a closed container;
finished crafts may crack over time and lose their presentable appearance.

Plasticine:

more often bright colors, even neon shades;
ideal for sculpting "artistic" crafts with many small details;
does not dry out at all;
finished crafts are stored for a long time;
can stain hands and stain clothes - but it depends on the manufacturer. The more expensive the plasticine, the more comfortable it is to use.

Play Doh - plasticine or modeling mass?

The manufacturer calls the super popular now Playdo plasticine, but in fact it is, of course, a mass for modeling.

Those children who are not at all interested in plasticine can be taught to sculpt with the help of such kits - a princess with hair or a puppy with plasticine fur on top. That is, you simply put a piece of plasticine in the right place, press it, and it will come out through the holes with beautiful patterns or “pasta” - depending on how it was intended.

Cake factory. The press set includes levers, molds and stencils. You can squeeze out the cream, decorating cupcakes, apply patterns on cookies. And the whole work of the factory is mechanized.
Mr. Critter - combines the game of a doctor. Like girls and especially boys. You can use the game to prepare the baby for the first visit to the dentist. Like those who are not impressed by the factory. Ideal for 3-5 year olds.
A jar of sweets - it is inexpensive, there are many different molds in the set and a free flight for imagination is provided.

The boys love the Playdo garbage truck. There is a special boy series; the main colors are brown and black. An interesting set - a collaboration of two multi-brands - Play Do and My Little Pony - Rainbow Dash Stylish Salon.

The bangs of the pony rise, under it you need to put a piece of plasticine and press. And then a curly mane will come out of the bangs.

Well, Play Do molds can also come in handy to bake real stars and butterflies cookies in the oven.

But there are also disadvantages in large sets - many processes are mechanized, and the essence of creativity is that the child himself creates something new from a shapeless mass of several colors, only with his own hands.

A good and cheap analogue of Play Do plasticine is the drying Masha and the Bear plasticine. The colors are not as bright, but the smell is pleasant and softer to the touch, does not dry so quickly. Sometimes it is found with additives of fluorescent substances - figures made from it glow at night.

Play Doh DIY

The recipe is very simple:

1 glass of flour;
1 glass of water;
1/2 cup salt;
juice of one lemon;
1 table spoon of vegetable oil;
dye.

Mix everything and put in a pan to heat up. Cook for about 5 minutes over low heat, stirring constantly. Until you get the desired, non-sticky consistency.

As a dye, you can use food coloring, watercolor, cocoa, fruit juice, Jupi powder, and even Fukortsin, a purple antiseptic that is used to treat smallpox during chickenpox. For flavor, you can add cinnamon, nutmeg, vanillin.

The advantages of homemade dough - it can be made colorless. And after drying, paint it. It’s also not a pity to throw it away if you mix colors and “stick in” beads, buttons and beads.

During the game, homemade dough may dry out. Then you need to moisten the drying places with a brush with water. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Plasticine Jovi

It is made on a vegetable basis, the producer Spain. Very, very soft, plastic, literally airy. Therefore, it is perfect for kids, for the first acquaintance with modeling. It does not stick to the fabric, it is easily removed from furniture and carpet. There are sets with bright fluorescent colors. It has practically no smell, does not cause allergies, does not dry out, even if it lies in an open package for a year.

Sold in boxes, each color is packed in polyethylene. But, accordingly, it is inconvenient to store it in this bag. In this, Play Do with its boxes wins. Jovi sausages are 15 grams each, for comparison, Play Do mini-jars are available in 25-30 grams.

Colors can be mixed, beautiful stains are obtained. Before working with Jovi, you do not need to warm it up or moisten it with water. They can even draw on paper! Thanks to all these advantages, it costs about 2 times more than the usual plasticine - about 200 rubles per 150 g.

Reviews of mothers say that after working with plasticine, pens get dirty (if wet), but the paint is easily washed off from them. In general, many argue that Jovi's clay is the best among its competitors in all respects. And you can look at it in action and even make a cat thanks to our step-by-step instructions on the blog.

play doh Twilight and Rarity Playset 667 rub.

play doh Doh-Vinci Playset Wall Sticker Decoration 895 rub.

play doh Game set Trolls 719 rub.

play doh Plasticine 4 jars 143 rub.

Hasbro Make and Measure Play-Doh Playset 623 rub.

Hasbro Play-Doh Touch Build the World 1031 rub.

play doh Game set Star Wars 447 rub.

play doh Game set Mr. Critter 667 rub.

Corn starch constructor

Refers to modeling and constructor based on corn starch. From corn sticks, according to detailed instructions, you need to assemble a large voluminous (and light) toy. And the parts are fastened with water and a sponge that comes with the kit. A big minus - entertainment is one-time, but inexpensive. Although, of course, you can try not to deform the parts during the modeling process and then make the toy a second time.

Mass for modeling Bubber

Bubber is a mass for modeling, it resembles kinetic sand, but softer and more plastic. It sticks well and doesn't crumble. Great for kids ages 4-5.

The mass of Bubber has a very interesting consistency. Barely perceptible smell. It does not stick to the hands and the table. Individual pieces can be quickly assembled by sticking on a large piece. In principle, jars of 200 g of even one color will last a child for a long time.

With the help of Bubber, you can form blanks with clear, even boundaries (which Play Do cannot boast of). The mass is completely safe and hypoallergenic. Bubber's large game sets have interesting brochures with step-by-step instructions-tasks of varying complexity. Unlike other masses for modeling, it does not dry out for a long time. If a child accidentally swallows a piece, nothing bad will happen, just give him a glass of water to drink.

home sand

It is completely safe and clean. No harmful impurities, broken glass and dirt, as in an outdoor sandbox.
In winter, you can’t play in an ordinary sandbox. And how convenient it is to work with kinetic sand at home, in warmth, in home clothes and poking around in a special sandbox or just a basin, and at any time.
It doesn't feel like ordinary sand. Thanks to the binding agent, the sand does not crumble, but seems to flow through the fingers. This sight is literally mesmerizing.
Sand can be easily collected into one lump by simply sticking crumbs on a large lump. And the sand itself does not crumble into small grains of sand and does not scatter around the room from a draft.
This sand combines the properties of both sand and plasticine. From it, you can easily sculpt structures of any shape, and then carefully cut your creations into pieces, and these parts will not crumble.
Sand does not stain hands, leaves no greasy marks
Unlike Play-Doh, it does not contain wheat or gluten.

After playing, the sand must be covered with a lid so that dust does not appear on it. Although it can be washed and dried, but not divided into small grains of sand. If water gets on the sand, remove it by leaning a paper towel.

A convenient set of molds is for sale, with which you can easily build a large castle with a fortress and towers.

Kinetic sand Waba Fun even has its own gaming app for Android and iOS!

The disadvantage of kinetic sand is, of course, its high cost. The approximate cost of 1 kg is 900 rubles.

But you can make a "like" analogue at home :)

For this you will need:

fine sand from a pet store - 3 cups;
starch 2 cups;
water 1 glass.

There are also analogues. The Spin Master brand produces colored kinetic sand, and the Kukumba brand produces colored so-called "moon" sand, although the manufacturer claims that this is still a mass for modeling.

Kukumba is smaller than kinetic and living sand, so it is free-flowing and difficult to clean if children scatter it around the apartment. Due to this consistency, finished crafts are obtained as neat as possible, with clear boundaries.

Colored kinetic sand Waba Fun 3 colors of 1 kg.
Kinetic sand Waba Fun 5 kg.
Kukumba sand treat kit for modeling.

The most popular sand colors are green and yellow - a natural palette. On this color it is convenient to play scenes from life, arrange sensory boxes with hydrogel, figures, and so on. From different colors you can sculpt cubes and build towers. But if you just mess around with a few colors, you can quickly mix them up.

Living Sand Mass for modeling 500 gr 510 rub.

Living Sand Modeling mass 750 g + tools 680 rub.

Living Sand Mass for modeling colored 1200 g 1037 rub.

Today, children are no longer interested in playing in an ordinary sandbox, because kinetic sand has appeared (translated from Greek, kinetics is interpreted as movement). It is represented by fine sand with the addition of special synthetic ingredients, thanks to which it becomes plastic, retains its shape, does not stick to hands and, most importantly, does not dry out. Classes with sand-plasticine bring great pleasure to kids and, in addition, develop fine motor skills. Learn how to make kinetic sand at home, we will share with you the easiest and most affordable recipes.

Methods for preparing sand-plasticine are varied, consider the most popular of them.

Method number 1 - Sand + starch

What does obedient sandy mass consist of? It is made with the addition of so-called binders, the most popular is the kinetic sand recipe using starch.

Ingredients:

Potato starch - 1 cup;
White sand - 1.5 cups;
Clean water - 2/3 cup.

How to do:

You can buy clean sand at a pet store, it does not contain impurities. So, mix dry ingredients.
After that, add water, mix everything with your hands. If you want to make colored sand, add watercolor paint or any food coloring.
That's all, we prepared kinetic sand with our own hands, its composition is very simple. Now you can start sculpting.

Advice! You can use street sand, after calcining it in a pan and sifting through cheesecloth.

Method number 2 - Soda + detergent

Making kinetic sand from baking soda and detergent or soap is quite simple. Prepare a surprise for the kids, it won't take too long.

Ingredients:

Drinking soda - 2 parts;
Baking powder for dough - 1 part;
Detergent for dishes - 1 part.

Manufacturing steps:

First, combine all the bulk components, gradually introduce the washing gel, knead the sandy mass with your hands.
Now you need to pass the sand through your fingers so that there are no dry granules.
If the mixture is not thick enough, add baking powder, adjusting the consistency.
The result should be sand-plasticine. It must be stored in a closed food container.

Advice! To make the sand white, first mix washing gel with white dye, then add to baking soda, as well as baking powder.

Method number 3 - Quartz sand + wheat flour

Excellent kinetic sand without starch will be obtained by adding flour. This sand made by hand will be very popular with kids, it keeps its shape perfectly, it is easy to work with it.

Ingredients:

Quartz sand - 6 parts;
Flour - 3 parts;
Purified water - 1.5 parts.

Manufacturing technique:

First, sift the flour, mix with the required amount of quartz sand. Take a separate bowl, it will need to mix food coloring with purified water.
Introduce the colored liquid into the dry sand-flour mass in small portions. Thoroughly knead everything so that no lumps form, you can use a fork for this purpose.
The resulting sand is best divided into several portions, and then painted in the desired shades.

Method number 4 - Starch + shaving foam

You can make excellent kinetic sand without adding soda from simple and affordable materials. Using this recipe you will not need much time.

Ingredients:

Corn or potato starch - 450 gr.;
Shaving foam - 140 gr.

How to do:

Prepare all the necessary ingredients. Introduce foam into starch until glomeruli begin to form.
Beat everything with your hands, wearing gloves, then add a coloring component or gouache (optional).
The mass, consisting of foam and starch, is thoroughly rubbed. At the end, you should get a mixture similar to sea sand.

See step-by-step cooking photos:

Method number 5 - Starch + hair balm

Hair balm can serve as one of the components for creating a plastic mass for modeling. As a result of mixing with starch, you will get an excellent mass for children's creativity.

Ingredients:

Potato starch - 750 gr.;
Balm for hair care - 9 tbsp. spoons.

How to cook:

First, prepare the necessary food coloring, gouache is also suitable for coloring.
Pour the right amount of balm into a bowl, mix with the dye until smooth.
Portionally mix the starch with the colored balm in such a way that a lump-free mass is obtained. A good composition will not stick to the skin and stain it.

Method number 6 - With boric acid and glue

An unusual combination of glue and boric acid with a dry base will produce a plastic mass that children will enjoy playing with.

Ingredients:

Quartz sand - 300 gr.;
Stationery glue (silicone, thick) - 20 gr.;
Boric acid - 40 ml.

How is it made:

Use a separate bowl, mix stationery glue with acid in it. Take a wooden spatula, mix everything.
Add the dry component while wearing protective gloves.
Sort the finished composition so that there are no large particles.
Get a paste that is easy to mold. You can get creative with your kids.

Watch the video for step-by-step production:

Advantages and disadvantages

Despite the fact that plastic sand mass is easy to prepare at home, it is worth paying attention to its pros and cons.

First, let's list the advantages of this product:

Develops fine motor skills in children;
Cheap materials and we know what is included;
In most cases, self-prepared plastic mass can be stored in containers for a long time at room temperature. It won't be hard to keep it.

Before you start making sand, pay attention to its disadvantages:

To get sand-plasticine like from a store, you must strictly observe the proportions of the ingredients;
Must be made by adults
Crumbles, so it's hard to avoid cleaning up after play.

Please note that the first time you can make a small portion of the sand, and the next time you can cook it a little more using various dyes.

Try the methods described above for making plastic mass with a photo. You will not only please the child, but also save money.

Now it has become possible to build a castle or make Easter cakes not only in summer, but also at any time of the year, regardless of the weather outside the window. Engage in a fun game with your baby, you will recharge with positive energy and briefly return to such a distant childhood. Good luck with your experiments!

Plasticine, slime, mastic, stained glass paints and heart-shaped crayons - all this is not necessary to buy, because you can easily and quickly make them at home. We have selected 10 cool recipes for making creative substances at home.

Modeling dough (similar to Play doh)

This plasticine is suitable for the smallest, as it can be tried on the tooth, it does not stick to the hands and easily kneads.

1/2 cup flour, 1/2 cup water, 1 tbsp. vegetable oil, 3 tbsp. salt and 1 tsp. mix the powdered citric acid and pour into the pan. Stir over low heat for about a minute until the mixture thickens. Knead the resulting lump well, divide into parts and add a pinch of dye of the desired color. You can add a drop of essential oils with the smell of fruits. It must be stored in closed jars.

It is soft and pleasant to the touch sand that holds its shape.

You will need cornstarch and sifted sand. Such sand can be bought at a pet store or in the department of goods for summer cottages, and cornstarch can be replaced with potato starch, but then the sand will dry out and will need to be diluted with water. For 5 cups of sand, you need 2.5 cups of cornstarch and a glass of water. Mix everything well, place in a plastic container with molds and enjoy the game.

This self-hardening mass for modeling is very pleasant to the touch. Such crafts dry out in the air, become durable and white.

Mix 1 cup of baking soda with half a cup of cornstarch and pour into a saucepan. Add 3/4 of cold water, mix thoroughly and cook over low heat, stirring all the time, until the mass looks like mashed potatoes. Don't digest! Cool the resulting mass, knead well and put in a jar. Craftsmen make medallions, children's toy dishes and even a mini designer out of it. And you can also add glitter to the mass.

To make your own crayons, you will need plaster, water, and acrylic paints. First, choose the shape for the crayons. You can make giant crayons in toilet paper tubes or use old markers.

It is better to lay the molds with polyethylene to make it easier to remove the crayon. Mix 3 cups of gypsum with 1.5 cups of water, add dye and pour into a mold. Stir so that air bubbles come out of the plaster. When the crayons are frozen, take them out of the molds and go for a walk. Crayons make a splash on the site!

Hand gum (or nanoplasticine) can be made in your home lab. It becomes hard and viscous in the hands, spreads on the table, it is very pleasant to knead it.

You will need: fresh PVA glue, borax in glycerin (sodium tetraborate, sold at a pharmacy) and a dye that can be replaced with a drop of brilliant green. In half a glass of warm water, stir a tablespoon of borax and dye, add two glasses of PVA glue. Tip: do not pour the borax, the less it is, the more elastic the mass. Place the resulting extraterrestrial substance in a bag and rinse well. Voila! You can play. Store in the refrigerator, if dry, moisten with water and knead.

As part of these paints, all components are edible, which means they are suitable even for very young artists.

Water (pour until the mass becomes liquid), 1 cup flour, 4 tbsp. tablespoons of salt and ½ tbsp. Mix tablespoons of vegetable oil, beat with a mixer, add food coloring. Some people heat paints in the microwave, but you can paint without heating.

Wax crayons often crumble and break. Collect the pieces of the same color, put in silicone baking dishes and put in the oven. The child will help lay out the crayons by color, and then with pleasure draw with crayons in the form of fish and hearts.

We mix 2 tablespoons of PVA glue with a dye and draw a future stained-glass window on a file or smooth plastic. When the picture dries, you can decorate a mirror or window with it. You can also paint a vase or a jar for a flashlight with paints.

Collect paper egg trays or pieces of paper, add boiling water, mix with a mixer.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of PVA and knead the mass with your hands, placing it in a bag. Beads and figurines can be sculpted from this mass, they are light and durable.

This sweet mass for modeling will make an excellent material for a magical cafe.

Dilute 10 grams of gelatin with water, melt in a water bath, add citric acid at the tip of a knife and mix thoroughly with 500 grams of powdered sugar. You can sculpt a sweet country by connecting the details with a drop of water.

We have selected cool recipes for making creative substances at home.

Modeling dough (similar to Play doh)

This plasticine is suitable for the smallest, as it can be tried on the tooth, it does not stick to the hands and easily kneads.

kinetic sand

It is soft and pleasant to the touch sand that holds its shape.

Cold porcelain

This self-hardening mass for modeling is very pleasant to the touch. Such crafts dry out in the air, become durable and white.

Asphalt crayons

To make your own crayons, you will need plaster, water, and acrylic paints. First, choose the shape for the crayons. You can make giant crayons in toilet paper tubes or use old markers.

Finger paint

As part of these paints, all components are edible, which means they are suitable even for very young artists.

Wax crayons of an unusual shape

DIY stained glass paints

Weight for papier-mâché

Collect paper egg trays or pieces of paper, add boiling water, mix with a mixer.

Add 2-3 tablespoons of PVA and knead the mass with your hands, placing it in a bag. Beads and figurines can be sculpted from this mass, they are light and durable.

Sweet mastic for modeling

This sweet mass for modeling will make an excellent material for a magical cafe.