Kinetic sand is play sand that is soft and crumbly, but also holds its shape when squeezed or pressed. And with only three ingredients, this DIY activity couldn't be easier to make. Whether you need enough kinetic sand for one child or a large group, it's easy to make as much or little as you need.

Store-bought Kinetic Sand is made from fine sand and polydimethylsiloxane (also called dimethicone). It's an unusual substance in that its viscosity increases under stress. You can form it into fun shapes and slice it. However, it's not the cheapest thing to buy.

Our Smooshy Sand is an eco-friendly, coloured magic sand, made of 100% natural minerals.

Originally developed to make sand play less messy, Kinetic Sand evolved into the squeezable sand that magically sticks together.

Kinetic Sand™ is sensitive to humidity and water, if it loses its great texture, it may be due to the environment being too "moist" or "dry". Kinetic Sand™ will return to its normal texture at 60% humidity. If Kinetic Sand™ gets wet, air dry it until it returns to its normal texture.

Being “kinetic” the sand sticks to itself! Not only is easy to clean up and perfect for play indoors, but it's also gluten free and non-toxic if kids decide to put it in their mouth. This is true for both kids and adults.

Kinetic sand represents a good example of plastic material whose dynamic model is unknown. The four pictures show different shapes formed by the participants of our user study. This paper represents a step towards vision-based manipulation of plastic materials.

Manufactured sand is considered more environmentally friendly than river sand because it is produced by crushing rocks, quarry stones, and boulders, rather than dredging them from rivers and streams.

Kinetic Sand is non-toxic and small amounts should pass through the system normally. All Spin Master products, including Kinetic Sand, follow all testing requirements, is not intended to be eaten and we recommend avoiding ingestion.

Kinetic Sand™ is sensitive to humidity and water, if it loses its great texture, it may be due to the environment being too "moist" or "dry". Kinetic Sand™ will return to its normal texture at 60% humidity. If Kinetic Sand™ gets wet, air dry it until it returns to its normal texture.

Appropriate for ages 3 and up, Magic Sand's positive influences on growth and development are well documented. There is evidence to suggest that the sand increases sensory awareness, develops hand eye coordination and fosters creativity, as it can be used to create a range of shapes and objects.

A: The color can be on your hands if the sand is to moist but washes off with soap and water. I have never seen it stick to any cloths and this is sand a two year old plays with.

Form a ball of sand and dab the remaining sand with the ball to pick it all up! If Kinetic Sand gets on carpet, no water or cleaning solution is required! To clean from carpet, pick up large pieces first, then use a vacuum cleaner to clean up remnants.