DIY Calm-Color Bouncy Balls
A fun and easy DIY project to make colorful bouncy balls using glue, starch, and food coloring, perfect for kids.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 balls 1x
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons clear or white glue
- 1 tablespoon liquid starch or 1 teaspoon borax solution
- 1–2 drops non-toxic food coloring or a tiny pinch of mica
- Fine glitter or mica powder (optional)
- Small measuring spoons
- A small mixing bowl or disposable cup
- A sturdy spoon or craft stick for stirring
- A damp towel for hands and surfaces
- A shallow tray or plate for resting finished balls
- Wax paper or parchment (optional)
Instructions
- Pour 2 tablespoons of glue into a mixing bowl.
- Add one or two drops of food coloring or a tiny pinch of mica.
- Stir gently until the color spreads and the glue feels smooth.
- If using glitter or mica, sprinkle a small amount now.
- Add 1 tablespoon of liquid starch or a teaspoon of borax solution slowly, stirring until mixture thickens.
- Knead gently until it forms a soft mass.
- Roll the mass between your palms to shape it into a ball.
- If the ball is sticky, adjust with starch or cornstarch.
- Place the ball on wax paper to rest for 10 to 20 minutes.
- Test the bounce and adjust as needed.
- Store finished balls in an airtight container or pouch.
Notes
For best results, allow the balls to rest properly and make adjustments based on texture during preparation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A
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