Colorful Bouncy Balls: An Easy DIY Science Craft That Delights!
Servings: 1 batch
Discover the joy of making colorful bouncy balls with this simple DIY science craft that engages creativity and fun!
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Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Small Cups or Containers
- Spoon for Stirring
Ingredients
Basic Mixture
- ½ cup Warm Water Comfortably warm, not boiling
- 1 tablespoon Borax Powder Key ingredient for solidifying
- 1-2 teaspoons Clear Glue Use school or white glue
Coloring
- a few drops Food Coloring or Liquid Watercolors Natural options like beet juice can be used
Instructions
How to Make Colorful Bouncy Balls
- Pour Water: Start by pouring ½ cup of warm water into a mixing bowl.
- Add Borax: Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of borax powder into the warm water. Stir gently until dissolved.
- Divide Solution: Pour borax solution into small cups for each color.
- Mix Colors: Add food coloring to each cup and stir until colors blend.
- Measure Glue: In separate containers, measure 1-2 teaspoons of clear glue for each color.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour colored glue into borax cups and watch it thicken.
- Shape the Balls: Remove clumps and squeeze the mixture into round balls.
- Re-dip if Needed: If sticky, dip balls back into the borax solution.
- Create Rainbow Balls: Press smaller colored balls together into one large ball.
- Dry Time: Place balls on parchment paper to dry for a few hours before playing.
Notes
Ensure borax is fully dissolved for best results. Experiment with colors and thickness for unique bouncy balls.
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball