Description
Create your own bouncy ball using simple household ingredients while exploring chemistry and having fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Borax powder
- 1 tablespoon white school glue
- 1 tablespoon corn starch
- 1 tablespoon warm water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Wax paper or plastic wrap
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by covering a flat surface with wax paper or plastic wrap.
- Mix the glue and cornstarch together in a bowl until smooth.
- Add a few drops of food coloring if desired and stir to observe the colors swirl.
- Combine Borax powder with warm water in a separate container until dissolved.
- Pour the Borax solution into the glue mixture and watch it gel together.
- Knead the mixture with clean hands for a minute or two until rubbery and firm.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and enjoy!
Notes
Customize sizes, colors, and add glitter or scents for variations. Store in an airtight container to prevent drying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg