Description
A fun and engaging craft project to create colorful, bouncy swirl balls at home, ideal for children and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white school glue
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup warm water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Plastic wrap or zip-top bags
- Baking sheet (for drying)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue and 1/4 cup of warm water. Stir well until smooth.
- Gradually add 1 cup of cornstarch to the glue mixture. Mix until fully incorporated.
- Add drops of food coloring, mixing slightly for a swirl effect.
- Take a portion of the mixture and roll it into a ball shape with your hands.
- Place the formed balls on a baking sheet lined with plastic wrap or parchment paper.
- Allow them to dry for at least 24 hours in a cool, dry place.
- Once dry, bounce and enjoy your handmade swirl balls!
Notes
For a true swirl effect, add different colors in layers instead of mixing. Consider adding glitter or small beads for texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg