Magical Bouncy Balls
A fun and quick project for kids to make bouncy balls using simple household ingredients. Perfect for a busy afternoon of craft and play.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 bouncy balls 1x
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup white school glue
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution (must contain boric acid)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 1/2 cup warm water
- Fine glitter (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
- Combine white school glue and baking soda in a small mixing bowl and stir until dissolved.
- Add warm water and contact lens solution, stirring until the mixture thickens into a gel-like consistency.
- Gradually mix in cornstarch until well combined; the mixture should feel less sticky.
- Shape the mixture into a ball with clean hands, possibly adding glitter or food coloring during shaping.
Notes
Use a tray or tablecloth to contain messes, and have wet wipes handy for cleanup. Adult supervision is advised for younger children, especially when using contact lens solution.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 25
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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