Description
Craft your own customizable bouncy ball with a simple DIY project that blends science and fun for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon of liquid school glue
- 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon of water
- 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
- Food coloring (optional)
- A mixing bowl
- A spoon or mixing stick
- Wax paper or a non-stick surface for drying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of liquid school glue with 1/2 teaspoon of water. Stir thoroughly until well blended.
- If you want to add color, drop in a few drops of food coloring and mix until uniform.
- Add 1/2 teaspoon of cornstarch and 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda to the mixture. Stir until it starts to clump together.
- Knead the mixture into a ball with your hands, working it until it holds its shape.
- Place the ball on wax paper for drying. Let it sit for at least 24 hours to harden.
Notes
For added fragrance, consider adding a drop of essential oil. You can also experiment with glitter for sparkly creations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 20mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg