How to Make Sand Bottles

Making sand bottles can be a fun activity for kids and adults alike. The finished bottles may be used as decorative pieces or sentimental gifts. Sand bottles may also be used to mark a special occasion such as wedding or birth. This easy to do activity is very enjoyable.

Things You'll Need

• Glass Bottle with cover
• different colored sands
• ribbon or paint (optional)

Instructions

How to Make Sand Bottles

1. Purchase glass bottles with covers on them and different colored sands. This will be available at any craft store.

2. Set up and area to make your sand bottles. Remove the covers from the glass bottles and open up the packages of sand so that they can be easily poured.

3. Choose a color to start with and slowly pour the sand into bottle. Create any design that you want by alternating different colors. Fill the bottle as much as you want. Be careful not to shake the bottle because it will blend the colors and turn them into a tan/sand color.

4. Replace the cover back on the bottle and admire your completed bottle of sand art.

Tips & Warnings

• You can further enhance your sand bottle by tying a ribbon around the bottle or adding some paint to the outside of it.