Description
Create festive bounce balls with this fun and easy craft, perfect for holiday decorations, gifts, or party favors.
Ingredients
- 1 cup white school glue
- 1 cup warm water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (contains boric acid)
- Food coloring (red and green)
- Glitter (optional for extra sparkle)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Plastic storage bag
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1 cup of warm water.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of baking soda until fully dissolved.
- Add a few drops of red and green food coloring to achieve your desired swirl effect.
- For extra festive flair, mix in some glitter.
- Gradually add 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution to the mixture, stirring continuously.
- Once it starts to come together, use your hands to knead the mixture until it forms a soft, pliable dough.
- Shape the dough into a ball, ensuring it’s well-formed.
- Allow your bounce ball to sit for a few minutes to firm up.
- Test the ball by bouncing it on a hard surface and enjoying its swirly design.
Notes
Store the bounce balls in an airtight plastic bag or container to keep them fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A