Permanent Sand Castle Craft

This is a fun permanent sand castle craft, good to do after an excursion to the beach.

Materials:

• sand
• water
• paper plate
• flour
• sugar
• pot
• spoon
• stove
• small paper bowls, shapes, pudding cups, etc.
• decorations, sea beads, small shells, etc.

Wheat Paste recipe:

1. Combine 1/3 cup of flour and 2 tbsp. of sugar in a saucepan.
2. Slowly pour 1 cup of water, while stirring.
3. Stir over low heat until the mixture thickens. (makes 1 cup)

Directions:

1. Combine 6 cups of sand with one cup of wheat paste. (recipe below)
2. Add water until the mixture is sticky and packs firmly into shapes.
3. Press mixture into bowls or other shapes.
4. Place the shapes onto a paper plate.
5. Add accents like shells, beads or a toothpick flag. Allow to dry overnight.