Q&A for How to Make Sand Art

You can preserve your sand art by covering the top layer of sand with Elmer's glue. Remember to let it dry thoroughly before sealing the bottle!

Test your sand for color fastness by adding water to a sample of your sand. If it is not colorfast, your plants will end up soaking up the color along with any water you add. Already-colored fine stone that is waterproof can be purchased at any aquarium supply store.

You could try it, but sand would work better.

Inexpensive hairspray will hold the sand in place. Do spray a layer of water over the hairspray to set the hairspray in place. The water helps spread the hairspray between the particles to hold them in place.

Well, it really depends on what type of movie you want to make. A simple movie would consist of you dropping sand in front of the camera lens.