Description
Create colorful aquarium sensory gel balls perfect for sensory play and decoration. An educational craft for both kids and adults that explores water absorption and polymer chemistry.
Ingredients
- Clear gel beads (water-absorbing polymer)
- Water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Bowl or container for soaking beads
- Measuring cup
- Optional: Glitter or small decorations (fish, shells)
Instructions
- Measure Beads: Using a measuring cup, take a desired amount of clear gel beads.
- Soak: Place the beads in a bowl and cover them with water. The beads will expand as they absorb water.
- Add Food Coloring: Once the beads have fully expanded (usually a few hours), drain the excess water.
- Mix Colors: Add a few drops of food coloring to the beads, mixing until they achieve your desired shade.
- Add Decorations: If you’re using glitter or small decorations, mix them in with the gel beads.
- Fill a Container: Transfer the finished gel balls into a clear container or jar for display.
- Touch and Play: Explore the textures and colors of your new sensory gel balls!
Notes
Experiment with color mixing and theme variations. Always supervise small children during the craft to ensure safety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: As many as you create
- 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