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  • Question
    What oils can I use in place of baby oil?
    Community Answer
    You can use coconut oil instead.
  • Question
    How long does the Moon Sand last?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    The Moon Sand can last several months to a year.
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    Can I use corn oil instead of vegetable oil?
    Community Answer
    Absolutely, 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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    Is moon sand also known as kinetic sand?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    No, 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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    How much sand do I need to add to the mixture?
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    Add 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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    If I'm making the flour and oil recipe, should I add water or oil when it gets dry?
    Kindness
    Top Answerer
    Since 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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    What can I use in place of baby oil?
    Community Answer
    You can use vegetable oil, coconut, any oil, really.
  • Question
    Do I cook moon sand?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    No, you do not cook moon sand.
  • Question
    Can I use clear glue and toothpaste to make slime?
    Community Answer
    You 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.
  • Question
    The dye is staining my hands. Will that get better when it dries out?
    Community Answer
    It 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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    Do I use plain or self-rising flour?
    Qamar
    Top Answerer
    You would use plain flour to make the moon sand.
  • Question
    Is moon sand like normal sand?
    Community Answer
    No, 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.
  • Question
    Can I use olive oil instead of baby oil?
    Community Answer
    No. It is too thin.
  • Question
    How would I adjust it if I don't have 9 cups of flour?
    Community Answer
    Keep the ratio consistent. If you use 2 1/4 cups of flour, mix in 5 tablespoons of baby oil.
  • Question
    How much flour is used with the 1 1/4 cups of baby oil?
    Community Answer
    You must use 9 cups of flour is used with the 1 1/4 cups of baby oil.
  • Question
    Can I use crushed oil pastel crayons instead of tempera powdered paint to the baby oil?
    Community Answer
    You can use crushed CHALK pastel crayons, but the oil pastels are still oil based and so won't mix thoroughly.
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    Flour 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.
    Kindness
    Top Answerer
    Raw 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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    Do I have to use color or scent?
    Lily
    Community Answer
    No, using color and scent is completely optional. However, using these may make the kinetic sand look and smell nicer.
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    Can you use flour in place of cornstarch in the cornstarch and sand recipe?
    Lily
    Community Answer
    No. 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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