Description
A fun and creative project to make colorful sand art bottles that add charm to home décor and spark imagination.
Ingredients
- Clean, dry sand (fine craft sand or play sand)
- Liquid watercolor or food coloring
- Small plastic or glass bottles (recycled or craft-grade)
- Ziploc bags (for mixing colors)
- Trays or baking sheets (for drying sand)
- Funnels and spoons (for layering)
- Shells (real or faux)
- Hot glue gun (adult supervision required)
- Gold spray paint (optional, for lids or shells)
Instructions
- Dye the Sand: Add 1/2–1 cup of sand into a Ziploc bag. Squeeze in liquid watercolor or food coloring, seal the bag, and knead until fully tinted.
- Dry the Sand: Spread dyed sand onto trays and allow it to dry completely in the sun or a warm room (1–3 hours).
- Layer Your Art: Use a spoon and funnel to layer colors of sand into the bottle. Tap gently after each layer.
- Top It Off: Fill the bottle to the top and cap tightly to secure the sand.
- Decorate the Lid: Use a hot glue gun to attach shells and/or spray paint for a shiny finish, allowing to dry completely.
Notes
Create mini bottles for party favors. Consider adding fine glitter to the sand for sparkle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A