Description
A fun and creative project to make your own colorful bouncing balls, perfect for play and sensory exploration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of corn starch
- 2 cups of white school glue
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- A stirring utensil
- Wax paper or a smooth surface for drying
Instructions
- Mix the Glue and Water: In a mixing bowl, pour 1 cup of glue and add 1 cup of water. Stir gently until they blend together smoothly.
- Add Cornstarch: Slowly sprinkle in the corn starch. Keep stirring until mixed.
- Incorporate Colors: Add a few drops of food coloring if desired and stir until the color is even.
- Knead the Mixture: Once thick enough, knead like dough until smooth and pliable.
- Shape the Balls: Roll small portions into balls.
- Drying Time: Place the balls on wax paper and let them sit for at least 24 hours to dry.
- Enjoy the Bounce: Once dry, toss the finished bouncing balls and enjoy the fun!
Notes
To keep your balls in good shape, store them in a cool, dry place. Avoid excess moisture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg