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Colorful Bouncy Balls: A DIY Science Craft That Sparks Joy! - Savory Splash

Colorful Bouncy Balls: The Joyful DIY Science Craft Adventure

Colorful Bouncy Balls: A DIY craft that sparks joy and creativity for kids and adults alike.
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Course: All recipes
Keyword: Colorful Bouncy Balls, Creative Projects, DIY craft, fun, Kids Activities, Science Craft
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Drying Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 1 batch

Equipment

  • bowls
  • Cups
  • spoon
  • Containers
  • Parchment Paper

Ingredients

For the Bouncy Ball Base

  • 0.5 cups Warm Water Use distilled water for clearer results.
  • 1 tablespoon Borax Powder Essential for creating the bouncy texture.
  • 1-2 teaspoons Clear Glue Can substitute with white glue if desired.

For Colorful Creations

  • As desired Food Coloring or Liquid Watercolors Adds vibrant colors to your bouncy balls.

Instructions

Making the Colorful Bouncy Balls

  • In a bowl, pour ½ cup of warm water to help dissolve the borax.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of borax powder to the warm water and stir until completely dissolved.
  • Pour the borax solution into small cups for each color you plan to create.
  • Add food coloring or liquid watercolors to each cup and stir until evenly distributed.
  • In separate containers, measure out 1-2 teaspoons of clear glue for each color.
  • Pour the colored glue into its corresponding borax cup and stir gently until clumping occurs.
  • Remove the clump from the cup, shape it into a ball about the size of a marble.
  • If sticky, briefly dip back into the borax solution to ease shaping.
  • Press smaller colored balls together to create one larger rainbow ball.
  • Place finished balls on parchment paper and let dry for several hours.

Notes

Optional: Add a sprinkle of glitter to the glue for a sparkly touch. Exact quantities may vary by color preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball