Content

• Steps
• Method 1 of 4: Building Mud
• Method 2 of 4: Cosmetic mud
• Method 3 of 4: Dirt for play
• Method 4 of 4: Plain Mud
• Tips
• Warnings
• What do you need

There are as many types of dirt as there are possible reasons for needing it. Whether you're building a house, or just wanting to play, plan to get your skin treated, or make a little mess with your kids, wikiHow has your back with instructions and recipes for FOUR muds! Just explore the sections below and choose the one that you like the most.

Steps

Method 1 of 4: Building Mud

1. 1 Prepare materials. You will need construction sand, Portland cement, and water.The amount of each of the ingredients depends on how much mud you need. Building sand and Portland cement should be sold at your local hardware store.
2. 2 Stir the cement and sand together. Stir the cement and sand until they are completely combined. Various sources suggest different proportions (4: 1, 5: 1, 6: 1, and 7: 1), but a ratio of 5 parts sand to 1 part cement is the best baseline.
   • The "stickier", stronger mud is prepared in a 4: 1 ratio, but is more difficult to mix.
3. 3 Pour in water. Slowly add water to dry, thoroughly mixed ingredients until the mass reaches the desired consistency. You want a moist material that will hold its shape when you squeeze it in your hand.
   • The consistency should be similar to that of peanut butter.
   • The type of sand used and atmospheric / weather conditions affect how much water you need. Use less water if you live in humid climates.
4. 4 Spread the dirt over the surface and make the necessary adjustments. Spread on the dirt (or apply it as you will use for your project) and make the necessary adjustments in the proportions of ingredients if you find that its consistency does not suit your requirements.

Method 2 of 4: Cosmetic mud

1. 1 Prepare the required ingredients. You will need fuller's clay, pure yogurt with live culture, honey; scarlet vera and tea tree oil optional. Clay may need to be purchased online, although it should also be sold at drugstores and cosmetic departments. Everything else should be sold in large supermarkets.
2. 2 Stir the ingredients. Mix 2 tablespoons of clay with 1 tablespoon of yogurt, 1 teaspoon of honey, and your choice of 2-3 drops of tea tree oil or 1 tablespoon of aloe vera (whichever you prefer).
   • Tea tree oil helps fight acne, while aloe vera repairs damaged skin.
3. 3 Apply the mask to your face. Wash your face first. Then, when all the ingredients are well mixed, take a clean brush (like a paint brush or a cheap makeup brush) and apply the mixture to your face. Be careful not to get dirt in your eyes.
4. 4 Rinse off the mask. After the mask has been on the face for at least half an hour (or preferably 1-2 hours), rinse it off completely.

Method 3 of 4: Dirt for play

1. 1 Prepare the ingredients. You will need cornstarch, water, food coloring, or cocoa powder.
2. 2 Add food coloring to the water. If you want a brown (like mud) color with food coloring, use equal amounts of red, blue, and yellow food coloring (two drops of each should be sufficient).
3. 3 Mix cornstarch with water. Start with 1 to 2 cups of cornstarch, mix with cocoa powder if that's how you plan to get brown. When you mix these ingredients thoroughly (or minus the cocoa powder if you are using food coloring), slowly add the water and mix thoroughly. Stop adding water when you get the magic consistency - hard when you touch, but melts when you don't touch.
4. 4 Add material for the texture. You can add real dirt for texture if you like, or use something you find in the kitchen, like baking soda or rice flour. This will give your toy mud a tougher texture, like real mud.

Method 4 of 4: Plain Mud

1. 1 Find a place to cook the dirt. The ideal place is open, fertile land without grass. Avoid dirt with rocks, twigs, oil drips and other debris.
2. 2 Dig holes. If you want saturated mud, first dig grooves, channels, or holes in the soil. Place them evenly next to each other.
3. 3 Use a garden hose or bucket to flood the dug area. From time to time, use a stick or hand to stir the dirt that forms in the soil so that it absorbs moisture. Continue using your stick to sample the dirt until it has the desired texture.
4. 4 Stir as needed. Stir and check often as the dirt gets wet. Enjoy!

Tips

• The more fertile the soil, the better the dirt will come out.

Warnings

• It is simply impossible to prepare some types of dirt in these ways.
• Do not pour too much water, otherwise the dirt will be too thin.
• If you decide to use an area where grass grows, make sure your parents or other lawn owners don't mind. Not everyone wants to see their yard dirty and the lawn with bald patches!

What do you need

• Hose and water
• A stick to stir and check for dirt (optional)