Description
A fun and colorful science experiment—these homemade rainbow bouncy balls are easy to make, safe, and entertaining for kids of all ages!
Ingredients
tablespoon white glue (clear or regular)
½ teaspoon borax powder
2 tablespoons warm water1 tablespoon cornstarch
Food coloring (variety of rainbow colors)
Disposable cups (1 for each color)
Spoons or craft sticks for mixing
Gloves (optional for mess-free handling)
Instructions
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In each cup, mix ½ tsp borax with 2 tbsp warm water until dissolved.
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Add 1 tbsp glue, food coloring, and 1 tbsp cornstarch to the solution.
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Stir quickly until it thickens and forms a gooey ball.
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Knead the mixture with your hands to shape into a bouncy ball.
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Repeat for each color to create a rainbow set!
Notes
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Use gloves to avoid staining hands with food coloring.
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Store bouncy balls in airtight bags to keep them from drying out.
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For best results, use clear glue for vibrant colors.
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Not edible—supervise younger kids during the activity.
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Mix and swirl colors before kneading for a marbled effect!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Kids Activities, DIY Crafts
- Method: No-bake, Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball
- Calories: 0g
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0g
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: DIY bouncy balls, homemade rainbow bouncy balls, kids craft, science fun, bouncy ball recipe, rainbow toys, DIY rubber balls