DIY Marble Bouncy Balls
Engage kids in a fun, hands-on project making colorful and bouncy marble balls with simple materials.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Total Time: 1455 minutes
- Yield: 4 bouncy balls 1x
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Kids-Friendly
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup clear school glue
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Plastic wrap
- Mold (round ball or silicone mold)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the clear school glue and warm water, then stir until smooth.
- Gradually mix in the cornstarch until well combined; the mixture will thicken as you stir.
- If you want to add some color, include food coloring at this point, swirling gently for fun patterns.
- Knead the mixture with your hands until you can shape it into small balls.
- Once shaped, place the balls on a piece of plastic wrap and let them dry for about 24 hours.
- Once dry, enjoy bouncing your newly made balls on a smooth surface!
Notes
Ensure to supervise younger children when mixing materials. Store bouncy balls in an airtight container to maintain their bounce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bouncy ball
- Calories: 30
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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