How to Make Moonsand
By Milehimama on May 1, 2009 in Make It Yourself
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Moonsand is so easy to make, there’s no reason to spend a fortune for it!
The homemade version is also non-toxic. Play sand has been sterilized.
You’ll need:
- 2 cups play sand (I got 50 lbs. from Lowe’s for less than$5.)
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
Mix sand and cornstarch together. Add water. You will have to work the water through with your hands. Makes just enough to fit in a leftover CoolWhip tub (ask me how I know!)
Notes:
- Crayola makes colored play sand that I’ve seen available in the garden section of major retailers.
- This is different from commercial MoonSand. You will have to add water before you use it again – about 2-3 Tbsp. Sprinkle it over the sand, and work it through.
- It does stay wet enough and cling together to play with; it just doesn’t stay wet long term.
- A box lid is a great way to keep it contained, if you don’t have a sand table.
- Applesauce containers make great sandcastle molds!












Thanks this is a really great thing to do! I will try to ask my mom to help me make it!
Lilly | Jul 20, 2010 | Reply