Description
Create colorful and sparkly bouncy balls with this simple DIY project. Perfect for kids and adults, it combines creativity with science!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon of white school glue
- 2 teaspoons of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder
- 1 tablespoon of corn starch
- Glitter (of your choice)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Wax paper or plastic wrap (for drying)
Instructions
- In a separate container, mix 1/2 teaspoon of borax powder with 2 tablespoons of warm water. Stir until completely dissolved.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 tablespoon of white school glue with 1 tablespoon of water. Add food coloring if desired, and stir well.
- Sprinkle in your chosen glitter and mix thoroughly.
- Slowly add the borax solution to the glue mixture, stirring as you do so.
- Once the mixture is no longer sticky, remove it from the bowl and knead it with your hands. Shape it into a ball.
- Place the bouncy ball on wax paper or plastic wrap and let it dry for at least 24 hours.
Notes
Adjust the amount of corn starch if the mixture is too sticky. Experiment with colors and textures for unique designs.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 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