Hi guys

I went up to the local Wal-mart today in search of sand. They only have it in 50 lbs sacks . Being that is about 40 plus pounds more than I could use in this life, I said no. I tried the local Hobby shop's train dept. They only had these little bags with looked like a couple of spoonfuls. Plus it did not really look that much like sand. It was then that the voice in my head said for answers we must turn to the big "A". So can anyone point me to someplace that sales sand in a 1/4 or 1/2lbs package, or something close.

Thanks folks
Wolfsix

Go to your local playground with a zip loc bag and you can have all the sand you want.

Harry, I take it you wanto to use it for ground work. I would reccomend that you invest in some Tile Grout from Home Depot or Lowes or some place simular. The sand grains are very fine and work great for ground work. It can be bought pre colored too. Just add some white glue and water and you're in business. The 5lb box I have was bought almost 5 years ago and I have right around half of it left. The added bonus is you don't have to worry about cat turds :-) :-) Hope this helps. "Q"

Ola Harry

I have another tip for you

Go to the local or nearest petshop and invest in birdcage sand. It comes in bags and packs of different sizes. and it is relatively cheap. It is a fine grain with often some stuff like crushed shells in it but they are not recognizeable as small shells and since groundwork is never consisting of one and the same material it is perfect for doing groundwork.
Years ago I bought a 2 kilo Milkcarton (it really looks like that) and I have used it for all my groundworks up to date and I still have enough for a few lives. Not bad for only 1,50 Euro`s

Hmmm, Ohio - spring time. Check out the city gutters. After a winter of spreading salt etc. The edge of the road would be smattered with fine ground 'stuff'. If you're worried about organic matter in it, just cook it for 30 minutes at 300 degrees or so (just guessing, no science behind that).

Or - try a Michaels or AC Moores and find the kids section where they have the sand art. This is the stuff that comes in different colors that you pour in a vase in layers to make designs out of sand. They come in smaller packs. Yea, you'll have to paint it. I personally would be putting down a layer of color to blend everything anyway.

Hi all

Thanks for the great ideas. I need to go to Lowes this week for some other stuff, I'll pick up some Tile grout. My plan is to try all the ideas and see what has the look I'm looking for. Thanks again guys.

Harry

Ace Hardware usually has 1-2lb ziplocks of sand for small batch mixing of mortor and grout 1.50.

If you want really fine sand, try the 'chinchilla sand', its very fine.
Whilst you're there, pick up some kat litter, it's perfect for rubble.

Cheers
Henk

If you're near a Michaels or other big box craft store, look for Scenic Sand. Pick up a couple of different shades as most deserts are not uniform in colour.

Link to item:
http://www.michaels.com/art/online/displayArticle?articleNum=ae0124

Forgot to mention this the first time. As far as the grout goes, look for the sanded tile grout. There is a difference. "Q"