Sparkly Bouncing Balls
A simple and calming DIY project to create Sparkly Bouncing Balls using glue, cornstarch, and glitter.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 balls
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: DIY
- Diet: None
Ingredients
- Clear glue, 4 to 6 ounces
- Cornstarch or texture filler, 2 to 4 tablespoons
- Contact lens solution or saline with boric acid, small bottle
- Fine cosmetic glitter, small jars
- Food coloring or liquid dye, optional
- A mixing bowl
- A small spoon or spatula
- Measuring spoons
- Wax paper or silicone mat
- A small container of water
- A soft towel
Instructions
- Pour about 4 ounces of clear glue into your bowl.
- Add one to two drops of food coloring if you want a tint.
- Stir softly to blend the color into the glue.
- Sprinkle in 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and fold the mix.
- Add glitter a small spoonful at a time.
- Drop in a little contact solution and stir.
- Dust your hands lightly with cornstarch and start to roll.
- Shape into round balls and place on wax paper.
- Test a single ball by dropping it gently from a low height.
- Let the balls rest overnight for best bounce.
Notes
These balls can be used for mindfulness and sensory play. Experiment with colors and glitters for different effects.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/sparkly-bouncing-balls/