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Time Required :
About an hour
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

sparkle sand art

Create a fun and sparkly design using Sparkle Sand and glue!
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Print Project

Step 1

Lightly draw your design on a canvas board using a pencil.
TIP: Use a variety of shapes in assorted sizes (such as jar lids, plates, etc.) to trace to make your pattern. Try to avoid very small areas as they will be a bit harder to glue and add sand.

Step 2

Pour some glue into a small bowl. Add a small bit of water to thin the consistency of the glue and mix well. This will make it easier to brush onto the canvas.

Step 3

Using a paintbrush, paint the glue in one area of the design, then sprinkle on the sand. Shake off excess sand onto wax paper (or a paper towel), then return it to the bottle. Continue this until the design is all filled in with colourful sand. Work one colour at a time and let it dry before adding another colour to prevent mixing colours.
TIP: Clean your brush when you are done (or if taking a break to let sections dry) so the glue doesn't harden your paintbrush.

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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Canvas Panel Value Pack Necessities™ by Artist's Loft®

    Item # 10156196 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 7242440- Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program, clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; classes; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette; Elf On The Shelf Storybook Sets; Lemax. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $11.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 8" x 10"
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Washable School Glue

    Item # 10232892 
    Save 40% off One Regular Price Item with code 7242440- Exclusions apply See Details See Details
    Limit one coupon per product. Limit one coupon of each type per day. Limited to stock on hand. Void where prohibited. Valid only in Canada. EXCLUSIONS: Everyday Value program, clearance; buy & get items; custom framing; beverages & candy; books & magazines; classes; gift cards; craft technology machines; Cricut, Silhouette; Elf On The Shelf Storybook Sets; Lemax. Exclusions subject to change. See Team Member for details.
    $4.99
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7.625 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7.625 oz
    +More Sizes
    • Color: White
    • Size: 7.625 oz
    +More Sizes
    +More Options
 
Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Taklon Bristle Paintbrushes, 6pc

    Item # 10268871 
    Buy 2 Get 1 Free - Add 3 items to qualify See Details See Details
    Buy two items at regular price & get the third of equal or lesser value free. Excludes clearance.
    $5.49
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Pencil
  • Shapes Various
  • Bowl – Small
  • Wax Paper (or Paper Towel)
Instructions
Step 1

Lightly draw your design on a canvas board using a pencil.
TIP: Use a variety of shapes in assorted sizes (such as jar lids, plates, etc.) to trace to make your pattern. Try to avoid very small areas as they will be a bit harder to glue and add sand.

Step 2

Pour some glue into a small bowl. Add a small bit of water to thin the consistency of the glue and mix well. This will make it easier to brush onto the canvas.

Step 3

Using a paintbrush, paint the glue in one area of the design, then sprinkle on the sand. Shake off excess sand onto wax paper (or a paper towel), then return it to the bottle. Continue this until the design is all filled in with colourful sand. Work one colour at a time and let it dry before adding another colour to prevent mixing colours.
TIP: Clean your brush when you are done (or if taking a break to let sections dry) so the glue doesn't harden your paintbrush.

Share your project photos with #MakeItWithMichaels

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