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Día de los Muertos Sand Painting Kit
$39.95
Make four calavera sand paintings and learn the story behind Día de los Muertos. Includes 12 colors of sand, instructions in English and Spanish, and an ofrenda guide.
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Everything to know before you make
Questions about this product, shipping or using it with a group? We are a small family team and we answer every message.
Día de los Muertos is an affectionate, often playful way to remember people who have died, with stories, food, flowers, music and color. This kit is an accessible introduction to the tradition while leaving room to make the experience your own. Make a calavera (skull) in memory of someone special, as part of a gathering, or simply for the pleasure of color, pattern and sand.
Three steps
- Peel off a section of the design. Use the wooden stylus to lift the protective sheet and expose the sticky backing.
- Pour your sand. Pour colored sand over the sticky area, smooth it into place and tap away the excess.
- Rub and add details. Use the fine point of the stylus to etch details before you place the piece on your family ofrenda.
Additional information
| Experience | Family & Group, Gifts |
|---|---|
| Occasion | Día de los Muertos |
| Age Range | Adults and teens 14+ |
Kit contents
What's inside
- 4 adhesive calavera sand-painting canvases
- 12 colors of sand
- 13 compostable cups, including one extra for mixing colors
- 4 wooden styluses for adding details
- 4 clear sleeves to protect your artwork
- Step-by-step instructions in English and Spanish
- An introduction to Día de los Muertos and the calavera tradition
- A guide to creating an ofrenda
Quality natural materials
Sturdy canvases. Permanently beautiful sand.
Our design canvases are sturdy enough to be wall art, and our sparkling sand is safe art sand, produced in North America. Every design gives you a starting point and the freedom to make it your own.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to the questions we hear most about Día de los Muertos Sand Painting Kit.
No. Día de los Muertos is celebrated well beyond Mexico, including by many non-Mexican and non-Catholic families in the U.S. We encourage approaching it thoughtfully; the included guide helps with that.
No. Each design is cut into the liner of an adhesive canvas, so you lift one section at a time and add sand to the exposed area.
Most people finish one in under an hour. A simple design can take 30 minutes; detailed color choices take longer.
There are four calavera designs, so up to four people can each make one, or one person can make all four.
Adults and teens 14+, because of the subject and the detailed process.
Yes. The sand stays in place, but the surface can be rubbed or scratched. Display it in the included sleeve, or let it set for 24 hours and dab on glossy decoupage glue with a sponge brush.
Yes. The sand and other art materials are non-toxic, and the sand is free from the nine major food allergens. The wooden stylus has a pointed end and should be used with care.
Our kits are small-batch craft kits, made by hand in our studio. The art sand is safe art sand, produced in North America. A few packaging parts, such as the wooden stylus and the box, are imported.
