My understanding is that kinetic sand must be kept in an air tight container. Is there a like for this box?
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I have never covered the sand and it is the same as when we opened it in March this year.
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This box does not come with a lid, but the container that the sand came in does have a lid. There is more then one company that sells the sand, I bought the one that comes in a plastic cylinder shaped container. It has a screw on lid and that's how we store it. Zip lock bag would work too. Now that I think about it though, I don't think that it needs an air tight container. A cashier at a store I was at said that they'd had their sample of sand out for months and never put it away and it was still nice and squishy. So maybe you don't really need a lid at all??
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I gave the sand and the box to my husband at Christmas. He's put a plastic top on it but I'm sure it wasn't necessary. It's not air tight and the sand is just like new. Hope you enjoy it.
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Answer here...You are keeping the lid closed ALL the time and there is no air circulation. I save the packages of gel silica from shoe boxes and vitamin bottles etc and toss them in -- it works fine, and I don't have a problem!
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It's been so long, I can't remember. I bought this for my granddaughter for a sand box. You might want to try it. It's very clean sand but don't quote me on this.
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This container is not air tight. The spout is closed/opened by twisting. A jug with a screw on cap would keep it fresher.
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The manufacturer said to store in an open container. I have mine in a sterlite plastic box with no lid and it has done fine. This has been a favorite for my 3 and 5 year olds to play with. Even after having it for many months now.
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You don't need a sand and water table. I put 4 of the 5 pound boxes in my table and it fills up half. So if you're just using 1, one of those Rubbermaid type storage containers will work great. Not the shoe box size but the rectangle medium size. Not really big.
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Yes - the sand is in there and that's what makes the box so heavy. Wasn't expecting how dense it was but it made sense after I opened it.
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No! Mine came loose in a plastic bag. Looked like some kind of wholesale repack. NO air-tight HARD-plastic container as pictured in the ad above. :-/ Be aware of which seller you buy from. My plastic bag pack came from a company called E a s t E m p i r e. If you want a plastic container, shop elsewhere!
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I would keep this stored like you would keep play dough, in a sealed container when not in use. I would not recommend this for a sand box, unless it were a very small table top type. It can be played with outside, but always put it back in a sealed container when done. The sand has a very faint scent, play dough actually smells much stronger than this does. This item is great for improving manual dexterity, useful in occupational therapy for the hand and science for children. I use it for OT and stress relief along with play dough and bubble wrap.
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I think any fairly air tight container would work. One nice thing about these is the height allows me to mix and store in the same container. If it was much smaller, this wouldn't work and I'd have to dirty up two things to make dough.
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No. I've seen people put a bunch of sand bags on top to keep it relatively portable. I used water and then added a product that makes it solidify. They sell it on Amazon. Definitely use something or it will fall on you.
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I would recommend not just laying the box on top of the fabric, but pulling the fabric up along the sides of the box and leaving some overhang to ensure the soil is completely contained.
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No, that is the biggest drawback to this tool, especially for the price, no container or box to store or transport. Buy it anyway, it is a great tool, figure out storage later.
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It is a sealed container. There should be no issue. It works for us. It is a great container. The only recommendation I have is to put a food magnet so nobody tries to use it as a trash can.
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It is sort of like a dust buster mounted on a stick. I have not tried it with sand but to be safe you might want something with a more powerful motor.
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hi i cant remember what it is i have it packed away but i like it yes it is in a box as i remember and you get a bag of sand .its just really cool and convenient its relaxing i love it!if you like the beach then you will love this .hope i helped you and i hope you enjoy it as much as i have!
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Absolutely, I don't see why it would have to be kept in an air-tight container. If you decide to use in a grinding mill, make sure you bake in the oven to remove moisture. Otherwise, it is too moist to grind.