Homemade Bouncing Balls
A delightful guide to creating homemade bouncing balls that provide joy and mindfulness through hands-on crafting.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 70 minutes
- Yield: 1 bouncing ball
- Category: Crafts
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white school glue
- 1 cup liquid starch
- Food coloring (optional)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch or flour
- Mixing bowl
- Spoon or spatula
- Measuring cups
- Wax paper or silicone mat
Instructions
- Measure and pour 1 cup of white glue into a mixing bowl.
- Add 1 cup of liquid starch and mix thoroughly until thick.
- If desired, add food coloring and mix to achieve the desired color.
- Sprinkle in 1 tablespoon of cornstarch or flour and stir carefully.
- Knead the mixture with your hands to form a ball shape.
- Continue kneading until the ball feels firm but still soft; add more cornstarch if too sticky.
- Place the ball on wax paper or a silicone mat and let it rest for about 1 hour.
- After resting, give the ball a gentle bounce to enjoy its springiness.
Notes
For variations, try adding essential oils or incorporate glitter for extra fun.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/homemade-bouncing-balls/