Description
Create your own colorful bouncy ball with this fun DIY project that combines simple ingredients to yield a vibrant, squishy toy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon white school glue (PVA glue)
- 1/2 teaspoon borax powder
- 3 tablespoons warm water
- Food coloring or liquid watercolor (various colors)
- 2 small disposable cups
- 1 stir stick or popsicle stick
- Plastic gloves (optional, for less mess)
- Zip-top bags or plastic wrap (for storage)
Instructions
- Make the Borax Solution: In the first cup, mix 1/2 teaspoon borax powder with 3 tablespoons of warm water. Stir until the borax is completely dissolved.
- Color the Glue: In the second cup, pour 1 tablespoon of white glue. Add 2–3 drops of food coloring or liquid watercolor. Stir well to blend the color.
- Combine Mixtures: Slowly pour the borax solution into the cup with the colored glue. Let it sit undisturbed for 10–15 seconds to start forming the gel.
- Stir to Thicken: Use the stir stick or popsicle stick to stir the mixture until it thickens and becomes a gel-like mass.
- Shape the Ball: Remove the blob from the cup. Roll and knead it between your hands to form a smooth ball. It may feel sticky at first, but it will firm up quickly.
- Create Rainbow Swirls: Repeat the above steps with additional colors to make small colored balls. Gently press the different colored balls together and roll them between your palms to swirl and blend. Be careful not to overmix — this helps keep the swirls distinct.
- Play and Store: Enjoy playing with your bouncy ball right away for best results. Store it in a zip-top bag or wrap it in plastic wrap to prevent it from drying out.
Notes
- Feel free to experiment with different color combinations.
- Wearing gloves can make the process cleaner.
- Keep the bouncy ball away from direct sunlight to maintain its consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Shaping
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
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- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
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- Cholesterol: N/A