Easiest DIY Bouncy Balls
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Bouncy balls were a staple of my childhood, and I am happy to say that my kids love them as much (or even more) as I did! After spending a few too many quarters at those grocery store toy vending machines, I realized that we could easily make our own homemade DIY bouncy balls.
This fun and colorful craft requires barely any time at all and will provide your little ones with plenty of fun. You can make your own bouncy balls using basic materials and household items like Borax, water, glue, and glitter.
You will also need boiling water, two different bowls, a spoon for stirring, and some measuring spoons. These would make great stocking stuffers or goodie bag stuffers.
You can also create festive ones and add them to classroom treat bags. For example, you could make glittery orange balls for Halloween, red and green ones for Christmas, pink and red ones for Valentine’s Day, and so on.
Little ones can help make these cute bouncy balls and will enjoy seeing how quickly they come together. You will need to help the kids with measuring the water, Borax, and glue properly.
Supplies You’ll Need
- Boiling water
- Borax
- Elmer’s clear glue
- Two bowls
- Spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Glitter
How to Make DIY Bouncy Ball
Step 1. First, we will need to boil water. Once your water has boiled, add four teaspoons of boiling water to a bowl.
Step 2. Add a ½ teaspoon of Borax.
Step 3. Stir the boiling water and Borax mixture together well. The Borax should dissolve into the water.
Step 4. Now, get a different bowl to make your glitter and glue mixture. Add two tablespoons of glue to your second bowl.
Step 5. Then, get your glitter and add some of it on top of your glue. You don’t need to be precise when you measure your glitter.
Mix your glue and glitter together well.
Step 6. Now, take a tablespoon of your Borax mixture from your first bowl and add it to the second bowl containing the glitter and glue mixture.
Step 7. Stir this together well. It should create a dense and jelly-like substance.
Eventually, it will not be very easy to stir. That’s when you know you have the consistency that you want.
Step 8. Now, pick up the mixture in your hands. It should be squishy.
Step 9. Begin to squish and roll the mixture into a round ball shape.
Step 10. At this point, your ball should not be too sticky. If it is still sticky, you can add a few more drops of Borax mixture.
Your glittery bouncy ball is complete! To store, place it in a round mold wrapped in saran wrap, or it will flatten out and become hard.
Enjoy!
How Long Does This Take to Make?
If you love quick and easy projects, this is the craft for you. The process of making these bouncy balls is super quick.
In total, it will only take you about 5-7 minutes. We all know that little kids aren’t always the most patient, so these bouncy balls are the perfect quick craft to make with your kids.
They will enjoy the process of making them and will love that they don’t have to wait to see the finished product.
You could spend a couple of hours making tons of these to add to goodie bags or to give away as gifts. Or, if you only want to make a few, you can block out 10-20 minutes to do a fun craft with your kids.
What a fun, easy, and fast project, don’t you think?
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DIY Bouncy Ball
Materials
- Boiling water
- Borax
- Elmer’s clear glue
- Two bowls
- Spoon
- Measuring spoons
- Glitter
Instructions
- First, we will need to boil water. Once your water has boiled, put four teaspoons of the water into a bowl.
- Add a ½ teaspoon of Borax.
- Stir the boiling water and Borax mixture together well. The Borax should dissolve.
- Add two tablespoons of glue to another bowl.
- Then, add some glitter on top of your glue. Mix your glue and glitter together well.
- Now, take a tablespoon of your Borax mixture from your first bowl and add it to the second bowl containing the glitter and glue mixture.
- Stir this together well. It should create a dense and jelly-like substance.
- Now, pick up the mixture in your hands. It should be squishy.
- Begin to squish and roll the mixture into a round ball shape.
- At this point, your ball should not be sticky anymore. If it is still sticky, you can add a few more drops of Borax mixture.Your glittery bouncy ball is complete! Enjoy!
