Description
Create your own bouncy ball at home with this fun and educational DIY project using common household items.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon Elmer’s Glue All (or any white school glue)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
- Food coloring (optional)
- A mixing bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- A small container for mixing
- Wax paper or plastic wrap (for cooler drying)
Instructions
- Gather your ingredients.
- Prepare the mixture by combining glue, cornstarch, and baking soda in a mixing bowl.
- Add food coloring to the glue mixture if desired.
- Activate the mixture by slowly pouring in vinegar while stirring.
- Form the mixture into a ball with your hands.
- Dry your bouncy ball on wax paper or plastic wrap for at least 24 hours.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and sizes. You can also add scents or glitter for more fun!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bouncy ball
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A