Description
A fun DIY project to create your own swirl glowing bounce ball, perfect for kids and adults to explore creativity and science.
Ingredients
- Glow-in-the-dark paint (various colors)
- Clear balloon (round)
- Baking soda (1 cup)
- Cornstarch (1 cup)
- White vinegar (1/2 cup)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon
- Funnel
- Measuring cups
- Plastic gloves (optional)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1 cup of cornstarch. Slowly add in 1/2 cup of white vinegar and watch the fizzle!
- Stir in a few drops of food coloring to the mixture if you wish to add vibrant colors.
- Use a funnel to carefully transfer the mixture into the clear balloon, being gentle to avoid spills.
- Inflate the balloon gently, ensuring there’s enough air for bouncing, and tie it securely.
- Once tied, squeeze glow-in-the-dark paint around the outside of the balloon, working it into patterns.
- Let your ball sit in a well-lit area for a few hours to charge the glow, then turn off the lights to see it illuminate!
Notes
Experiment with different materials and colors for a unique ball. Ensure non-toxic materials are used, especially if children will play with it.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 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