Calm Bouncy Balls
A simple and engaging process to create soft, springy bouncy balls using basic materials.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 1 bouncy ball
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and kneading
- Cuisine: DIY
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup White PVA glue
- 1/2 teaspoon Borax powder
- 2 small bowls of warm water
- 2 to 3 tablespoons Cornstarch
- Food coloring or mica powder (optional)
- Measuring spoons
- Mixing bowl
- Silicone mat or wax paper
- Small towel and an airtight container for storage
- Gloves (optional)
- Small damp cloth for cleanup
Instructions
- Mix the borax solution by stirring 1/2 teaspoon of borax into 1/4 cup of warm water until it dissolves.
- Pour the glue into your mixing bowl and add a splash of warm water, along with a few drops of color if desired.
- Add the cornstarch by sprinkling 2 tablespoons into the glue and folding gently until thickened.
- Slowly add borax solution drop by drop while stirring until the mixture starts to clump.
- Lift the mixture into your hands and knead until elastic.
- Shape the ball by rolling it between your palms with even pressure.
- Dust with cornstarch if the surface is sticky.
- Rest the ball for 15 to 30 minutes before testing its bounce.
- Adjust if needed by kneading in more borax solution or cornstarch.
- Store the finished ball in an airtight jar or pouch.
Notes
For alternative methods, consider using contact lens solution and baking soda instead of borax.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/calm-bouncy-balls/