How to Make Sand Art Stick to Paper
When people think of sand art, they think of colored sand being poured in to a glass jar or bottle. Sand art can actually be done on paper as well. This method uses less sand and allows children to become even more creative. They can use the sand to make pictures or designs on the paper.
Instructions
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Lay a sheet of paper in front of you. Squeeze some glue on the paper and spread until the entire paper is covered with glue. Sprinkle the colored sand on the paper wherever you want it to go. Wait for the glue to dry and shake excess sand in to the trash can.
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Place a sheet of paper in front of you and stick double-sided tape in lines across the paper from left to right. You will need several lines of it to cover the paper. Sprinkle your colored sand on the paper and it will stick to the tape. Shake excess sand off over a trash can.
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Cut out an 8-by-11 sheet of contact paper. Place the smooth side down in front of you. Sprinkle your colored sand over the paper in whichever pattern you desire. Shake excess sand off over a trash can.
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Use a glue stick to draw pictures or make letters on a piece of paper. Spill the sand over the shapes you drew with the glue stick. The sand will stick to the glue only. You can shake off excess sand in to a trash can and admire the picture you have left.
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Tips & Warnings
If you don't want to buy colored sand, you can make some at home by adding food coloring to some beach sand. Buy a sand art paper kit. Peel off each section one at a time and pour the sand in that spot. These kits are sold at craft stores.
Cover the table with newspapers to make clean up easier.
- Photo Credit Nate Brelsford
