Kinetic Sand Slime is fun to make and play with. It has the texture of sand, but you can play with it like slime.

Kinetic Sand Slime being stretched and played with.

We have a blast creating new slime recipes and Kinetic Sand Slime is one of our favorites. The texture is a little different from Elmer’s Glue Slime and feels more like sand.

I think you will love it. The combination of slime and kinetic sand results in a fun slime everyone will enjoy.

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What is Kinetic Slime?

It is a really cool mixture of slime and kinetic sand. The slime makes it easy to play with and stretchy. The sand gives it a fun texture that allows you to play and create more easily with it.

You will love this Kinetic Sand DIY Sand Slime Recipe for a fun sensory play option and a great way to let creativity shine.

Sand Slime Ingredients

Ingredients for kinetic slime - glue, food coloring, liquid starch, kinetic sand.
  • ½ cup White Glue. I prefer Elmer’s glue when making slime. It always turns out perfectly.
  • ½ cup Water 
  • Food Coloring. This is optional and you can use any color you like.
  • ¼ cup of Liquid Starch. Works as a slime activator.
  • ¾-1 cup Kinetic Sand. Gives the slime a great texture.

Step By Step Instructions

Glue in large mixing bowl.

Step 1. You will need a large mixing bowl. Add the white glue to the bowl.

Water added to white glue.

Step 2. Next, stir in the water with a sturdy wooden spoon, plastic spoon or your hands. 

Food coloring added to the glue mixture in bowl.

Step 3. If you are using food coloring, go ahead and add it.

Food coloring combined together with glue.

Step 4. Use food coloring that matches the color of your Kinetic sand and stir thoroughly.

Liquid starch slowly added to the bowl.

Step 5. Slowly stir in the liquid starch.

Mixture combined in the bowl.

Step 6. Stir the mixture together.

Mixture in hands.

Step 7. When the glue starts to pull away from the bowl or stick to the spoon, remove from the bowl and mix with your hands. 

Sand mixed into bowl.

Step 8. Slowly stir in the Kinetic sand. Start by mixing in ¾ cup of sand and then slowly add in more sand until the slime is the consistency that you prefer. If the slime is too sticky, stir in more Kinetic sand and if it’s not sticky enough, add in more liquid starch as needed.

Kinetic Sand Slime in hands ready to play with.

Frequently Asked Questions

What to do if the slime is sticky?

Add more kinetic sand to the mixture and this should solve the issue.

How to fix slime that is not sticky enough?

Gradually add more liquid starch until it is the desired consistency.

Is this slime edible?

No, this slime is not edible. Make sure to wash hands after playing with the slime.

What type of sand is best?

You can use craft sand that is already colored.

Where should I play with this slime?

It is best to avoid carpets or other areas that will be hard to remove the slime. I like to give preschoolers and other children a tray and place the slime on it. this gives them a flat surface to play with the kinetic sand recipe.

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I can’t wait for you to try this Kinetic Sand Slime Recipe. Please leave a comment with your feedback once you make it.

Kinetic Sand Slime

Kinetic Sand Slime is fun to make and play with. It has the texture of sand, but you can play with it like slime.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 1
Author One Crazy Mom

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Place the white glue in a large mixing bowl.
  • Stir in the water with a sturdy wooden spoon, plastic spoon or your hands.
  • Add food coloring that matches the color of your Kinetic sand and stir thoroughly.
  • Slowly stir in the liquid starch.
  • Stir and when the glue starts to pull away from the bowl or stick to the spoon, remove from the bowl and mix with your hands.
  • Slowly stir in the Kinetic sand. Start by mixing in ¾ cup of the Kinetic sand and then slowly add in more sand until the slime is the consistency that you prefer.
  • If the slime is too sticky, stir in more Kinetic sand and if it’s not sticky enough, add in more liquid starch as needed.

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