Description
Create vibrant and bouncy balls at home with this engaging and fun crafting project. Perfect for kids and families to explore creativity and science together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup of white school glue
- 1/2 teaspoon of liquid borax
- 1 teaspoon of water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or stick for mixing
- Plastic wrap or container for storage
Instructions
- Prepare the Borax Solution: In a small bowl, mix 1/2 teaspoon of borax with 1 teaspoon of water. Stir until the borax is fully dissolved.
- Combine the Glue and Color: In a separate bowl, pour in 1/2 cup of white school glue. Add food coloring if desired, and mix until well combined.
- Mix the Solutions: Slowly pour the borax solution into the glue mixture. Stir quickly until the mixture starts to clump.
- Form the Bouncing Ball: Knead the dough-like substance with your hands and mold it into a ball shape.
- Allow to Set: Let the ball rest for about 10 minutes to achieve the right bouncy consistency.
Notes
Experiment with different food colorings and add glitter for fun effects. Store balls in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: 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