How sand art works

Earth-based Art

Sand is made of tiny fragments of the natural world, shaped by time and the elements. With our kits, you can turn this humble material into something colorful, creative, and uniquely your own.

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The designs

A starting point, and the freedom to make it your own

Our designs give you a place to start, but leave plenty of room for your own imagination. Rather than following a prescribed pattern, you're free to experiment, make creative choices, and turn each design into a work of art that's uniquely yours.

Rainbow of sand cups on a wooden table beside the Personal Sand Mandala Kit box

No mess. Easy setup. Easy Cleanup.

No glue, no sticky fingers, no fuss! Our specially prepared adhesive canvases hold the sand in place, and our kits include everything you need, even handy cups for holding and storing your colors.

Just pour each color into its own cup, set up a clean workspace, and you're ready to create. We'll show you how to return unused sand to its cup, keeping colors separate and minimizing waste. When you're finished, simply brush away any stray grains. Our non-toxic sand is colored with dyes that won't rub off on your hands or stain your clothes.

All the fun of sand art, without the mess!

Basic sand painting techniques

Our sand painting techniques are simple to learn and fun to use. Just lift the top layer of your specially prepared canvas to reveal the adhesive, one section at a time. Pour on your chosen sand color, gently rub it into place, and watch your design come to life!

When you're finished with a section, simply pour the excess sand back into its cup and move on to the next. It's that easy!

A hand sprinkling green sand onto a flower design on a sand art canvas

A hand etching fine lines into a finished orange, blue and red sand mandala with a wooden stylus

Special effects

Once you've mastered the basics, there's even more to explore! We'll show you some special techniques we've developed to create beautiful and surprising effects with sand. They're easy to learn, fun to experiment with, and open up even more possibilities for making your artwork uniquely your own.

Preserving your art

Your finished sand painting is a work of art worth showing off! We include clear protective sleeves and hangers so you can display your creation right away. You can also frame it for a more finished look. With colors that stay vibrant over time, your artwork can be enjoyed for years to come.

A woman holding a finished orange, blue and green sand mandala at a workshop table

A little earth. A lot of fun.

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Everything you need to begin is in the box.

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