How to Make Fairy Dust
Gather the materials you will need., Combine the glitter and powder in a bowl., Put the fairy dust into a small bottle or container., Give the fairy dust to your child.
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Gather the materials you will need.
Making fairy dust to sprinkle outside simply requires glitter, in any colors you like, and a non-toxic powder.The powder you use can vary.
You can use talcum powder, sidewalk chalk, which you will need to grind into a powder, or salt.You may also want to get a fun container, such as a small decorative bottle, to hold the fairy dust.
Whatever you use to hold the fairy dust, it's a good idea to use something with a sturdy lid.
The amounts of glitter and powder you will need varies depending on how much fairy dust you want to make but the ratio of glitter of talcum powder should be 2 to
1.
Any glitter will work for this method but buying super fine glitter will make the best fairy dust. -
Step 2: Combine the glitter and powder in a bowl.
Mix the two together until they are completely combined. , Be sure to close the container securely, so that the fairy dust doesn't get accidentally spilled in your house.
You may need to use a funnel to get the fairy dust into a container, depending on how small the opening is.
If you don't have one, simply roll up a small piece of paper into a funnel shape and use a piece of tape to keep it in that shape.
Cut the bottom of the funnel shape with a pair of scissors, making sure that the bottom of the funnel will fit into the container you want to put the fairy dust in. , Make sure that they play with it outside, as throwing this fairy dust inside will make a horrible mess.
Most kids will enjoy simply throwing small handfuls into the air and watching the sparkles fly through the air! Do not let your child eat this fairy dust.
It is not edible and could cause problems they ingest it. -
Step 3: Put the fairy dust into a small bottle or container.
-
Step 4: Give the fairy dust to your child.
Detailed Guide
Making fairy dust to sprinkle outside simply requires glitter, in any colors you like, and a non-toxic powder.The powder you use can vary.
You can use talcum powder, sidewalk chalk, which you will need to grind into a powder, or salt.You may also want to get a fun container, such as a small decorative bottle, to hold the fairy dust.
Whatever you use to hold the fairy dust, it's a good idea to use something with a sturdy lid.
The amounts of glitter and powder you will need varies depending on how much fairy dust you want to make but the ratio of glitter of talcum powder should be 2 to
1.
Any glitter will work for this method but buying super fine glitter will make the best fairy dust.
Mix the two together until they are completely combined. , Be sure to close the container securely, so that the fairy dust doesn't get accidentally spilled in your house.
You may need to use a funnel to get the fairy dust into a container, depending on how small the opening is.
If you don't have one, simply roll up a small piece of paper into a funnel shape and use a piece of tape to keep it in that shape.
Cut the bottom of the funnel shape with a pair of scissors, making sure that the bottom of the funnel will fit into the container you want to put the fairy dust in. , Make sure that they play with it outside, as throwing this fairy dust inside will make a horrible mess.
Most kids will enjoy simply throwing small handfuls into the air and watching the sparkles fly through the air! Do not let your child eat this fairy dust.
It is not edible and could cause problems they ingest it.
About the Author
Ann Roberts
With a background in science and research, Ann Roberts brings 2 years of hands-on experience to every article. Ann believes in making complex topics accessible to everyone.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: