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QuestionWhat oils can I use in place of baby oil?Community AnswerYou can use coconut oil instead.
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QuestionHow long does the Moon Sand last?QamarTop AnswererThe Moon Sand can last several months to a year.
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QuestionCan I use corn oil instead of vegetable oil?Community AnswerAbsolutely, you can use corn oil instead of vegetable oil, there's not a huge difference, so it won't change the recipe.
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QuestionIs moon sand also known as kinetic sand?QamarTop AnswererNo, moon sand and kinetic sand are two different types of sands. Kinetic sand's property is always in movement, while moon sand, on the other hand, has a property that stays the same. The textures are different, too.
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QuestionHow much sand do I need to add to the mixture?Community AnswerAdd it depending on how much you want and how much cornstarch you have added. The article says six cups per 3 cups corn starch and 1 and 1/2 cups water.
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QuestionIf I'm making the flour and oil recipe, should I add water or oil when it gets dry?KindnessTop AnswererSince oil and water do not mix together, you should add more oil instead of water when the moon sand gets dry.
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QuestionWhat can I use in place of baby oil?Community AnswerYou can use vegetable oil, coconut, any oil, really.
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QuestionDo I cook moon sand?QamarTop AnswererNo, you do not cook moon sand.
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QuestionCan I use clear glue and toothpaste to make slime?Community AnswerYou can use toothpaste to make play dough, and you can use clear glue and add in glitter and things to make a very good slime if you follow the recipe.
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QuestionThe dye is staining my hands. Will that get better when it dries out?Community AnswerIt has nothing to do with the actual sand, but is probably the food coloring you are using. And, yes, when it dries it will stop painting your hands.
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QuestionDo I use plain or self-rising flour?QamarTop AnswererYou would use plain flour to make the moon sand.
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QuestionIs moon sand like normal sand?Community AnswerNo, moon sand is sand that if you place it in your hand it is all regular like sand but then when you squeeze it, it gets all tight. It's fun to play with and you can make it with regular sand/colored sand, water, and corn starch.
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QuestionCan I use olive oil instead of baby oil?Community AnswerNo. It is too thin.
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QuestionHow would I adjust it if I don't have 9 cups of flour?Community AnswerKeep the ratio consistent. If you use 2 1/4 cups of flour, mix in 5 tablespoons of baby oil.
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QuestionHow much flour is used with the 1 1/4 cups of baby oil?Community AnswerYou must use 9 cups of flour is used with the 1 1/4 cups of baby oil.
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QuestionCan I use crushed oil pastel crayons instead of tempera powdered paint to the baby oil?Community AnswerYou can use crushed CHALK pastel crayons, but the oil pastels are still oil based and so won't mix thoroughly.
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QuestionFlour is labeled as a raw food and needs to be cooked in order to be eaten safely. How is it safe for children to handle raw flour.KindnessTop AnswererRaw flour is safe for people if nobody ingests any of it. You have to keep children from putting it in their mouths.
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QuestionDo I have to use color or scent?LilyCommunity AnswerNo, using color and scent is completely optional. However, using these may make the kinetic sand look and smell nicer.
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QuestionCan you use flour in place of cornstarch in the cornstarch and sand recipe?LilyCommunity AnswerNo. Cornstarch and flour have different properties and are very different from each other. It won't work if you substitute flour for cornstarch.
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