Description
Create your own vibrant, glow-in-the-dark bouncy balls with this fun and educational project, perfect for kids and adults!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of PVA glue (or white school glue)
- 1/2 cup of cornstarch
- 1/2 cup of water
- 1 tbsp of borax powder
- Food coloring (optional)
- Glow-in-the-dark powder (available at craft stores)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon for stirring
- Baking sheet
- Wax paper
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down wax paper on a baking sheet to catch any mess and gather all your materials.
- Mix the Glue and Water: In a mixing bowl, combine the glue with the water and mix thoroughly.
- Add the Glow Powder: Sprinkle in your desired amount of glow-in-the-dark powder and stir until well-blended.
- Incorporate Cornstarch: Gradually add cornstarch to the mix while stirring to avoid lumps.
- Prepare Borax Solution: In a separate cup, mix 1 cup of warm water with 1 tablespoon of borax and stir until dissolved.
- Form the Bouncy Ball: Dip a portion of your mixture into the borax solution and quickly roll it into a ball shape in your hands.
- Dry the Balls: Place the balls on the wax paper and let them dry for at least 24 hours.
Notes
Experiment with different food coloring and glow powders for unique effects. Store in a cool, dry place in an airtight container to maintain bounciness.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 1440
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg