How to Make It Look Like Sand in Crafts
Recreate the memories of a beach vacation in the pages of scrapbook with craft materials that look like sand. There are creative alternatives for making a sand craft when you do not have real sand available. Use paint or some other basic, kitchen staples to create the look of sand when you need it for a craft project.
Things You'll Need
- 2 cups rice puff cereal
- 1/c cup table salt
- Stone-colored textured paint
- Plastic storage bag with zip closure
- Rolling pin
- Card stock
- Glue
Instructions
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Cereal
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Place rice puff cereal in the plastic storage bag and close the zip closure.
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Place the bag of cereal on a flat surface. Use the rolling pin to crush the cereal into fine grains, like sand.
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Pour glue in a thin layer onto the craft surface, such as card stock. If you are creating a craft out of fabric, use fabric or tacky glue.
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Pour the crushed rice cereal over the glue. Cover the glue surface completely. Lift the paper or fabric and lightly shake it to remove any loose cereal.
Salt
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Pour the salt into a bowl to make it easy to use.
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Pour a thin layer of glue on the craft surface, where you want to set the sand on your craft.
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Use your fingers to sprinkle the salt over the wet glue. Cover the glued area fully. Pick up the craft and shake it gently to release excess salt.
Textured Paint
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Use stone-colored textured paint in an aerosol can. This paint is readily available at local home improvement stores and craft stores.
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Tear the top of a piece of card stock unevenly. Glue the torn papers on another full piece of card stock.
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Spray the paper with the stone textured paint to create a sand-like appearance. Allow the paint to dry completely.
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Tips & Warnings
You can create a colored sand-like substance by crushing fruity rice puff cereal.
For thicker, grittier sand use rock salt or coarse salt.
References
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