DIY Bouncy Balls
All kids love bouncy balls! What could be better than that? Well glow in the dark balls! These are so cool and very simple to make. This recipe makes 2 bouncy balls and will provide so much fun. Kid’s will play with these for hours especially since they glow!
We learned how to make a homemade bird feeder out of milk cartons last week and now it’s time to learn how to make bouncy balls! We are having so much for crafting and spending time together! So many precious memories being made! The kids love all these fun DIY ideas.
Tip to make Glow in the dark bouncy balls:
The more you play with these, the better they work! You need to play with them and keep rolling them into a ball a lot. Bounce, roll into ball, bounce, roll into a ball. The kids can help with this. They will enjoy playing with them and “helping” the glow in the dark balls to take shape. They will flatten a bit if you let them set, so the more you can work them the better. It’s also very important to store the bouncy balls in an airtight bag.
Your kids will have a blast helping and it’s even more fun that they glow in the dark! It doesn’t seem to matter how old your kids are, bouncy balls are always fun and even the older kids love them. I’m pretty sure since they glow in the dark, they will be a hit with everyone.
Let’s get started learning how to make bouncy balls!
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup hot water
- 1 tablespoon borax powder
- 2 tablespoons white school glue
- 2 teaspoons glow in the dark acrylic paint (we used Americana Glow in the Dark Paint)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
How to make a bouncy ball:
4. Knead the glob with your fingers, while in the water, removing any bubbles and mixing thoroughly.
5. Remove from the water and knead in your hands.
6. Divide the material in half and shape it into a ball by rolling into your hands. Continue to roll and shape for a significant amount of time, I’d say at least 20-30 minutes. The longer the better. Bounce the ball and reshape if necessary.
7. Store in an airtight container or your ball will dry and crack.
Makes 2 balls.
Isn’t this bouncy ball recipe easy?
Now that you know how to make glow in the dark bouncy balls, the kid’s will ask to make them all the time!
You might also like to try DIY Glow Bubbles Recipe. That looks really neat and something fun to add to your Summer fun list! Kids just love toys that glow in the dark.
We also like these 25 Boredom Busters for Kids (to do indoors). There are so many ideas that are perfect for days that are rainy or it’s too hot outside to play. It will help the kids from getting bored and going stir crazy. Mom will be happy too because the kids won’t be complaining that they are bored. 🙂 I try to keep a running list of things the kids love to do that don’t require a huge mess or expensive supplies. It’s handy to be able to pull these ideas out in a pinch. My kids also still love to color so that is a favorite too! What are your go to activities to keep the kids entertained? I’m always looking for new ideas!
Have fun making these glow in the dark balls!
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Shelby Thompson says
How long will the balls need to dry until they are ready to use?
carrie says
They dry while you are rolling and shaping them for 20-30 minutes.