Description
Make your own colorful bouncing balls while exploring the science of polymers and color mixing in this fun and educational project.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon of white school glue
- 1/2 teaspoon of liquid starch
- 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Small mixing bowls
- Measuring spoons
- Plastic gloves (optional)
- Wax paper or a non-stick surface
Instructions
- Prepare the Workspace: Lay out your wax paper or non-stick surface to keep your area clean and gather all your materials within reach.
- Mix the Base: In a small mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of white school glue and 1/4 teaspoon of cornstarch. Stir well.
- Add Color: Divide the glue mixture into separate bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, mixing until desired shades are achieved.
- Activate with Starch: Add 1/2 teaspoon of liquid starch to each color mixture and stir until it begins to clump together.
- Shape Your Bounce Ball: Once it forms a ball, knead it with your hands until smooth and bouncy.
- Tie-Dye It!: Combine different colored mixtures into a larger ball, swirling the colors together.
- Let It Rest: Allow your bounce ball to rest for a few minutes to firm up before playing.
Notes
Experiment with color mixing, size variations, and glow-in-the-dark paint for extra fun.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 10
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg