Description
Create your very own colorful bouncy balls using simple household materials. A fun DIY project for all ages that blends creativity and science!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon of borax
- 1 tablespoon of cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon of white school glue
- 1 tablespoon of water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or craft stick
- Wax paper or baking sheet (for drying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon borax and 1 tablespoon water. Stir until the borax is dissolved.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of school glue with 1 tablespoon of cornstarch. Add food coloring if desired. Stir until well combined.
- Gradually pour the borax solution into the glue mixture. Keep stirring until a thick ball of goo forms.
- Use your hands to knead the dough gently and roll it into a smooth ball shape.
- Place the ball on wax paper or a baking sheet to dry for a few minutes, then give it a bounce!
Notes
Experiment with different colors and textures. Use non-toxic glitter or essential oils for added effects.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bouncy 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