The Riddle of the Sands

Published on Jul 15, 2015 Grand Illusions

"All these toys are linked by the fact that they involve sand flowing from one place to another. Sometimes this flow can create amazing images, sometimes static images, and sometimes moving ones. In other cases the flowing sand gradually reveals words or a picture. And in at least one case, the flowing sand provides the energy which powers a toy's movement."

Sand Art Landscapes 4K | Shanks FX | PBS Digital Studios

Published on Sep 2, 2015 Shanks FX

"A sand picture consists of two panes of glass glued together creating an air tight seal.

Liquid, sand, and small pockets of air live inside the glass.

Rotating the sand picture will cause the air bubbles inside the glass to rise.

Creating an air barrier between the liquid & sand.

The sand will eventually start to squeeze itself through the air bubbles.

More air inside the glass = slower avalanche of sand.
Less air inside the glass = faster avalanche of sand.

Air can be regulated with a small blunt syringe needle.

I used 3 different sand art picture frames.

Kinetic Sand

Published on Aug 8, 2013

The sand that breathes motion! Get it at wabafun.com!

Etching Sand Castles On A Single Grain Of Sand

Published on Mar 27, 2014 The Creators Project ·327 videos

"After four years of experimentation, Photographer Vik Muniz and designer Marcelo Coelho successfully created microscopic drawings of castles on single grains of sand. Take an in-depth look into the advanced and archaic processes and inspirations behind these revolutionary micro-masterpieces.

http://vikmuniz.net
http://www.cmarcelo.com/

Read more: http://bit.ly/1dQzUUK"

A Grain of Sand - By Dr. Gary Greenberg - Sandgrains.com

Uploaded on Apr 20, 2008

"Video for A Grain of Sand - Nature's Secret Wonder
The Amazing Microphotography of Dr. Gary Greenberg

Every grain of sand is a jewel waiting to be discovered. That's what Dr. Gary Greenberg found when he first turned his microscope on beach sand. Gemlike minerals, colorful coral fragments, and delicate microscopic shells revealed that sand comprises much more than little brown rocks. Amazing microphotography showcases spectacular colors, shapes, and patterns. Join Dr. Greenberg as he explores the science and beauty of the sand grain. With this captivating volume, you will never look at a beach the same way again.

Author and photographer Dr. Gary Greenberg is a visual artist who creatively combines art with science. He has a Ph.D. in biomedical research from University College London and holds 17 patents for high-definition 3-D light microscopes. Dr. Greenberg lives in Haiku, Hawaii.

Foreword writer Stacy Keach is an actor renowned for his narration of scientific documentaries, particularly the NOVA series for the Public Broadcasting Service."