Can i use mutipurpose sand?

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Can i use mutipurpose sand?

Post by AndyCrabby » Tue Apr 04, 2017 2:22 pm

Is Sakrete multipurpose sand alright? Can't find any other

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Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Apr 04, 2017 3:43 pm

If it's just sand.... Then yeah, it's fine

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Re: Can i use mutipurpose sand?

Post by AndyCrabby » Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:16 pm

aussieJJDude wrote:If it's just sand.... Then yeah, it's fine

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Should I wash it and bake it?

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Post by GotButterflies » Tue Apr 04, 2017 5:48 pm

AndyCrabby wrote:
aussieJJDude wrote:If it's just sand.... Then yeah, it's fine

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Should I wash it and bake it?
That boils down to personal preference. :) If you do decide to wash it, make sure that you use dechlorinated water. :)
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Post by aussieJJDude » Tue Apr 04, 2017 6:19 pm

^^^that. I personally don't and many people don't... But that's up to you

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Re: Can i use mutipurpose sand?

Post by GotButterflies » Wed Apr 05, 2017 9:24 pm

I don't wash mine either...
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