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Bubble Painting Adventure: A Colorful Burst of Creativity for Kids & Adults Alike! - Savory Splash

Bubble Painting Adventure: A Colorful Creative Fun for All!

Bubble Painting Adventure: A Colorful Burst of Creativity for Kids & Adults Alike! Unleash creativity making bouncy balls.
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Course: All recipes
Keyword: bouncy balls, bubble painting, children activities, crafts, creative fun, DIY
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Drying Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 bouncy balls

Equipment

  • small cups or bowls
  • Straws
  • white cardstock or watercolor paper
  • tray or table covering

Ingredients

Bouncy Ball Mixture

  • ½ cup Dish Soap Adjust for different textures
  • ¼ cup Water At room temperature
  • Liquid Watercolors or Food Coloring Any safe coloring agent works

For Crafting

  • Straws Great for adding air
  • White Cardstock or Watercolor Paper For shaping and drying
  • Tray or Table Covering To keep workspace clean

Extras for Sparkle & Personalization

  • Glitter or Shimmer Watercolor Optional for sparkle
  • Washable Markers For outlining after drying
  • Masking Tape For designs during crafting
  • Stencils or Cutouts For bubble layering patterns

Instructions

Directions

  • Gather Materials: Collect all ingredients and supplies on a covered tray or table.
  • Measure Water: Pour ¼ cup of warm water into each small cup.
  • Add Dish Soap: Squirt ½ cup of dish soap into the water in each cup.
  • Mix Colors: Mix in your chosen liquid watercolors or food coloring, one color per cup.
  • Agitate Mixture: Use a straw to gently stir the mixture until it foams and creates bubbles.
  • Form Balls: Shape the mixture into small balls and place them on cardstock or watercolor paper.
  • Dry Time: Allow the bouncy balls to dry for at least 1 hour.
  • Personalize: Use washable markers to outline designs after drying.

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of glitter on top for an extra touch of sparkle!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bouncy ball