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Why Sand?

Vitamin S means Social Contact. Psychologists say that it is essential to our lives. We need close friends, but any social interaction, even among strangers, helps keep people mentally fit . Our products are designed to help deepen connections with others and bring our lives into balance. Experts say even weak social ties (like neighbors and work friends) are important, as is contact with strangers. Walking along a busy street can help feed our need for connection.

We believe there’s another Vitamin S that is essential to our well-being: Sand

Think about it: we humans have been playing with sand since the beginning of time. It was our first toy! Our first experience with sand as babies probably seemed both miraculous and strange. Sand is found everywhere on the planet, from the rainforests to the arctic circle.

Being of the earth, it literally grounds us, and soothes us by touch. It’s relaxing to use, whether we’re digging our fingers into it, scooping it into a bucket, or watching it fall through an hourglass. 

It’s naturally therapeutic and calming.

Creative Adventures sand art painting adds a level of artistry, so that paintings become distinctive and personal– and more exciting– for artists of any age!

 

There are three reasons our Personal Sand Mandalas turn out so beautifully:

  1. The quality of the adhesive mandala art board
    We call our boards sand art canvases because they offer large areas for personal expression with simple designs kiss-cut into them. They are sturdy and long-lasting.  The adhesive is tacky enough to hold the sand, yet soft enough to allow special effects to be worked into it.

  2. The quality of the sand
    Our sand comes in a beautiful 16 color palette with a natural sparkle that brings your sand mandala to life. It is made in North America from feldspar, one of the most abundant minerals in the earth. You can find other domestic sands that have bright colors, but a flat appearance when used for art. Some sands have glitter added, but when used for painting the glitter falls to the surface unevenly. Some sands are imported from other countries and have a texture almost like dust; the colors can also rub off when dry or wash out when wet. Our sand is permanently beautiful.

  3. The designs
    Our Creative Adventures sand Mandala designs start with a simple outline. This outline is a launching point for the artist to make the personal mandala as simple or as complex as they desire. We show you how with our original techniques and detailed guidebook included with every Personal Sand Art Mandala Kit.