Description
Create colorful aquarium sensory gel balls for a fun and engaging tactile experience. Ideal for kids and adults, this craft promotes creativity and sensory exploration.
Ingredients
- Clear gelatin (or agar-agar)
- Warm water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Small plastic balls or molds
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon or whisk
- Container for storing gel balls
- Optional: glitter or small figurines (like sea creatures)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the clear gelatin with warm water according to package instructions (usually a 1:1 ratio) and stir until dissolved.
- Divide the mixture into smaller bowls, add food coloring, and mix well. Optionally, incorporate glitter or tiny figurines.
- Carefully pour the gelatin mixture into molds, leaving space for expansion, and refrigerate to set for 2-3 hours.
- Once set, gently remove the gel balls from the molds and store them in a container with a bit of water.
- Explore the textures and colors; encourage squeezing, rolling, and playing for sensory delight.
Notes
Customize colors with natural dyes and add essential oils for scent. Experiment with different mold sizes for varied gel ball dimensions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A