July 5th, 2011

Here is a good seaside activity to do using coloured sand to make an original artwork.

You will need:

• sand
• powder paint
• disposable cups
• cardboard
• pencils

To colour the sand:

TIP:  Use about 1 teaspoon of paint powder per 1/2 cup of sand. Experiment with different amounts of paint and sand to make darker and lighter colours

1. Scoop some sand into a disposable cup.  
2. Add some powdered paint to the sand and mix the two together with a plastic spoon. 
3. Start by adding a teaspoon of water to the sand/paint mixture and stir.  You need the water to activate the paint but you don’t want to get the sand too wet or it will take longer to dry.  Add more water as needed to get an even colour in the sand.
4. Once the sand is coloured, spread it out on a disposable plate or on a piece of cardboard to to dry.  Let the sand dry thoroughly.  If it gets lumpy as it dries use the back of a spoon or your fingers to break up any lumps.
5. Place the coloured sand into seperate bowls
6. Give each child some cardboard and allow them to draw a picture or pattern using a pencil.
7. Give them glue (PVA works well) to fill in the picture/design and sprinkle the sand onto it.
8. Lift the design up between each colour before adding the glue to the next part of the picture to dislodge any loose sand.
9. Leave to dry. To prevent sand from falling off, spray the entire piece with hairspray or fixitive spray

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