How Do You Use Magic Sand

Fill a cup 3/4 full with water.Slowly pour Magic Sand in a continuous stream into the water. Look closely at the sand. What is that silver-like coating on the sand?Pour off the water from the sand into a second container. Touch the sand and see what you find. To your amazement, the sand is completely dry!

How does magic sand work?

Hydrophobic sand (or magic sand) is a toy made from sand coated with a hydrophobic compound. The presence of the hydrophobic compound causes the grains of sand to adhere to one another and form cylinders (to minimize surface area) when exposed to water, and form a pocket of air around the sand.

Is magic sand any good?

When applied it dries firm yet flexible to restrict or resist growth of weeds, insect infestation and sand erosion due to rain, wind and frost. Unlike regular sand, it stays in place and remains stable. … Magic Sand Paver Locking Sand is rated 2.9 out of 5 by 92.