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How can I 'set' sand art?

  • 02-09-2011 1:16pm
    #1
    Kash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭


    Hello you lovely crafters,

    Can anyone tell me how I can go about setting/solidifying a vase full of sand?

    We had a sand ceremony at our wedding a few weeks ago, and I am a bit frightened that we will knock the vase over - is there some gel/resin that I can pour in, that won't disturb the patttern too much, and will then set?

    Thanks for any replies!


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  • #2
    Will
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,183 ✭✭✭✭Will


    Seen one or two people just fill the vase up with water slowly. I'd practice with a tumbler and some normal sand to see how it goes then give it a lash :)


  • #3
    Kash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Kash


    Hi Will, thanks! But how does that set it? I am looking for something that makes it solid if at all possible...


  • #4
    JaneHudson
    Closed Accounts Posts: 342 ✭✭JaneHudson


    Maybe you could spray (sprinkle?) it with a fixative once the sand has dried out and hardened up.


  • #5
    woodchuck
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 15,411 ✭✭✭✭woodchuck


    I had a sand art kit as a kid, and to keep the ‘creation’ in place they just supplied glue (PVA or something like that) to put in the neck of the bottle to make a kind of ‘plug’ so the sand can’t get out. Years later though a bit of a gap developed between the sand and the glue so the sand at the very top moves around a bit so I’m not sure if it’s the best idea in the long term. It would also depend on the surface area at the top of the sand, probably wouldn’t work if the vase has a wide neck. And you’re also left with a ‘plug’ of dried glue at the top which may not be very attractive. Sorry I can’t be more help, just figured I’d throw the idea out there incase it’s any use to you :/


  • #6
    yeppydeppy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,163 ✭✭✭yeppydeppy


    Have a look at the movie When Harry met Sally, in particular the wagon wheel coffee table scene.


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  • #7
    Kash
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,065 ✭✭✭Kash


    yeppydeppy wrote: »
    Have a look at the movie When Harry met Sally, in particular the wagon wheel coffee table scene.

    Well, thank you for the effort, but I think we'll be just fine, whatever Harry's opionion. It's a bit too cynical for my taste.

    I might test the water with some regular sand first, as mentioned above. I'll let you know how it goes. Alternatively, someone else mentioned gel wax (the type used to make jelly candles). If I can find it, that might work too!


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