Description
Make your own glowing bounce balls at home with simple materials. Perfect for family projects that combine science and fun!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup of water
- 1 cup of cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of white school glue
- 1/4 cup of borax powder
- Optional: Glow-in-the-dark paint or powder
- Optional: Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber gloves
- Plastic storage container
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of water and 1 cup of cornstarch. Stir until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of white school glue with 1/4 cup of borax powder until a thick paste forms.
- Slowly add the cornstarch mixture to the glue mixture and stir until thick and dough-like.
- Add food coloring or glow-in-the-dark paint if desired. Knead with gloved hands.
- Shape into small balls using your hands.
- Place the balls on a paper towel to dry for a few hours.
Notes
Experiment with colors and scents for unique designs. Use a different binding agent if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY Crafting
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 50 (varies by ingredients)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg