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Activa Decor, 5-Pound, White Sand, 80 Fl Oz

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Brand Activa
Age Range (Description) Kid
Color White
Theme Sand
Item Dimensions LxWxH 6.5 x 1 x 11 inches

About this item

  • Fun, fascinating and easy to work with, ACTIVA Scenic Sand is the industry leading and best-selling colored sand available
  • Available in a rainbow of beautiful, rich, robust colors, this vivid sand is color-fast, fade-proof and waterproof
  • Great for sand painting, sand art, mosaics, crafts, school projects, floral, home décor, candles; add a decorative splash of color to any project
  • Helps kids discover, explore and develop creativity, imagination and artistic expression
  • Fully safe and non-toxic; no free silica or quartz, it's 100% natural and environmentally friendly; ACMI Certified, AP approved and meets CA Prop 65

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  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.5 x 1 x 11 inches; 5 Pounds
  • Manufacturer recommended age ‏ : ‎ 8 years and up
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 4553
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 10, 2010
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Activa Products Inc.
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004BNBXJ4
  • Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 646 ratings

Product Description

ACTIVA Scenic Sand is the industry leading and best-selling colored sand available. Fun, fascinating and easy to work with, it is perfect for sand art, craft projects, school projects and home décor creations. Available in an extensive palette of vibrant colors, this sand is color-fast, fade-proof and waterproof. Add a decorative splash of color and texture to any project and be confident it will last. Fully safe and non-toxic, this sand has no free silica and no free quartz making it perfectly safe for kid’s projects. 100% natural , Scenic Sand is ACMI Certified, AP Approved and meets California Proposition 65 standards.

Since its founding in 1959, ACTIVA Products has been the industry leader in supplying the highest quality materials for creativity. For artists, crafters, designers and educators, ACTIVA provides the right tools and products for artistic expression. Whether the need is for instant papier mache, air dry clays and plasters, vibrant sand, casting, sculpture or floral design, ACTIVA products provide the quality, consistency and proven performance expected by even the most demanding artisan. All our products are 100% safe, non-toxic and meet or exceed all US and European testing standards. ACTIVA Products, Materials for Creativity.


From the manufacturer

Activa Decor, 5-Pound, White Sand

Decor Sand is the perfect decorative colored sand for candle arrangements, floral arrangements, and wedding unity sand ceremonies. Décor Sand can also be used to create colorful sand paintings or mosaics, and sand projects for home decor and gifting. Add extra decorative dimension to paper mache, jewelry, baskets, wood cut-outs, boxes, and plaques.

PRODUCT FEATURES:

  • Vibrant, fade-proof colored sand
  • Reusable in resealable pouch
  • Safe for fresh flowers

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
646 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sand quality, performance, appearance and texture of the art craft kit. They mention that it's very fine, works great for desktop zen gardens and that it looks good in a terrarium. They also like the texture. However, some customers have reported issues with the quality of the product, mentioning that the bag was ripped open, the ad packet inside was broken and that the crate was punctured. Customers are mixed on color.

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73 customers mention53 positive20 negative

Customers like the sand quality of the art craft kit. They mention that it's very fine, clean, and smooth. Some say that the granules are very small and natural looking. Overall, most are happy with the quality and quantity of sdand provided in the kit.

"Perfect sand for a homemade zen garden!" Read more

"The sand was clean, with very fine granules and the color was natural, not bleached or dyed. No smell at all...." Read more

"...At least the sand is good and as I had expected, just bad packaging." Read more

"...There was a hole in the bag so sand got everywhere during the unpacking process. They should definitely double bag this product...." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the art craft kit. They mention that it works great for desktop zen gardens and is perfect for their purpose.

"I needed white sand to do rangoli for Diwali. It worked beautifully." Read more

"Product came as expected. It’s white decorative sand and very fine. If you’re looking for a more natural beach sand then this isn’t for you...." Read more

"Very fine, smooth sand. Easy to color with food coloring for craft projects. Good value. Will purchase again!" Read more

"Works really well in my fairy garden setting. When using a mini rake to create a pattern the sand holds the design nicely." Read more

13 customers mention13 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the art craft kit. They mention that it looks good in their terrarium, cool for decor, and sharp. Some say that it's a very zen representation and great for art projects.

"...I’m bug free plus the contrast of the sand makes my plants look more aesthetically pretty!" Read more

"...I use this as a base for candles in an iron pan and it looks very nice. Happy with this purchase." Read more

"...It works and looks nice!The reason I am withholding a star is because there is a hole in the bag...." Read more

"Was a very nice white and looked very sharp but unfortunately started to change color after using it top coat for my house plant...." Read more

10 customers mention10 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the texture of the sand. They mention that it has a fine texture, is soft, and smells less. The thin texture makes it easy to work with, and it has nice consistent texture and color. Some say that the bag is thick and didn't rip during use.

"The bag is thick, has a Zip-loc type closure, and it didn't rip during shipment. The sand itself is clean, and the granules are very uniform...." Read more

"...It is soft and fine." Read more

"Perfect! My students love the sand. Its soft texture is perfect for calming anxious minds." Read more

"Clean, white, smooth...used in 'zen rock gardens' that I create. No problem." Read more

24 customers mention12 positive12 negative

Customers are mixed about the color of the art craft kit. Some mention that the color was natural, not bleached or dyed, and nearly white. That said, some say that the sand is off white with specks of black or gray.

"The sand was clean, with very fine granules and the color was natural, not bleached or dyed. No smell at all...." Read more

"The color was NOT as white as I was hoping for. It had a slight gray to it...." Read more

"Was a very nice white and looked very sharp but unfortunately started to change color after using it top coat for my house plant...." Read more

"I like how fine the sand is but its not really white. Its a dusty off white. Too bad I already opened it before deciding it wasnt quite right...." Read more

16 customers mention2 positive14 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the quality of the art craft kit. They mention that the bag was ripped open, the sand packet inside was broken, and the bag burst during shipping. Some say that the bags were punctured and the s d leaked out. Overall, most are not happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...when it was delivered, opened it up to find the top of the bag completely ripped open and another hole punctured in the bottom...." Read more

"Sand fine but this order came with one of the bags sliced open. What a mess!..." Read more

"The product was good, but the plastic bag had ripped and a lot of the sand was free flowing from the corners of the box." Read more

"...color... I was trying to use this sand for art projects, and it did not show up well on other surfaces. Other than that, this is nice sand." Read more

9 customers mention0 positive9 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the hole in the art craft kit. Some mention that the bag had a hole in it and sand went everywhere when lifted out of box. They also say that the holes are triangular in shape and of different sizes.

"...There was a hole in the bag so sand got everywhere during the unpacking process. They should definitely double bag this product...." Read more

"...sand comes in is somewhat thick, and rigid, and the hole in question is triangular in shape...." Read more

"...find the top of the bag completely ripped open and another hole punctured in the bottom...." Read more

"...There was a hole in the bottom of the bag, and sand had spilled out...." Read more

8 customers mention0 positive8 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the leakage of the art craft kit. They mention that the bag was leaking sand, and small bits of sander were all over the packaging. Some customers also say that the entire product had poured out on its way to being delivered.

"Sand was leaking out of the packaging when it was delivered, opened it up to find the top of the bag completely ripped open and another hole..." Read more

"...There was a hole in the bottom of the bag, and sand had spilled out...." Read more

"...however the packages (i ordered 2) were both punctured and the sand leaked out. By the time the box arrived both bags were half empty...." Read more

"Not a pure white. The sand is more beige in color so be aware. Bag leaks as well and small bits of sand was all over the packaging." Read more

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Perfect...using them for souvenirs...glass vintage collection milk bottles filled with sand and shells.....purchased a custom tag for the bottle...loved them
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