Glow-in-the-Dark Sand Recipe

July 27, 2018
I am so excited to share this next play recipe with you! 
After a bit of experimenting we found a way to make our own glow-in-the-dark sand!  My girls have been having so much fun with this stuff, and it costs mere pennies to make.  Are you ready for the recipe?
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You can buy glow-in-the-dark sand, but it is pretty pricey.  Why not make your own?  The process is fun and easy.  This sand is great for sensory play, arts and crafts, & all sorts of other activities, too!

Glowing Sand Recipe

Materials
Method
  • Place the desired amount of salt into a zip-seal bag, using one bag for each color of sand that you wish to make.  
  • Add a spoon or two of glowing paint to each bag.
DIY GLOW-IN-THE-DARK PLAY SAND FOR KIDS.  This is so cool!  #glowinthedark #glowinthedarkcrafts #homemadesand #playrecipe
  • Seal the bag(s) and mix until all of the salt crystals are saturated in color.  Add more paint if needed.
  • Once the salt crystals are fully saturated you can leave the salt to dry right inside the bags. 
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  • Opening the bags will help the salt to dry faster.  You could also lay the salt out on cookie sheets for faster drying if desired.
  • After a few hours of drying time you will be left with beautiful, glowing sand!
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  • The salt may clump together a bit as it dries but will easily break apart once it is handled.
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As kids play the sand colors will blend and swirl to create neat effects!

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My girls were truly mesmerized and have had tons of fun playing and creating with their homemade, glowing sand!
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Add buckets, shovels, kitchen gadgets, cars, and toys to extend the fun.

Glow-in-the-Dark Sand Art

Extend the fun even further by making glow-in-the-dark sand art!
Materials
  • Clear containers with lids
  • Glow-in-the-dark sand
  • A funnel
Method

  • Have kids fill empty jars or similar with varying colors of glowing sand, rotating between colors often.
  • Once full seal the containers, and then step back & marvel at the beautiful, glowing creations! 

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A Few Tips:  
Storage: Store your glow-in-the-dark play sand in a zip-seal bag or sand storage bin between play times, and it can be used again & again!
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!