Description
Make your own super bouncy balls at home with simple ingredients—fun, fast, and perfect for kids’ science experiments or rainy-day crafts!
Ingredients
1 tablespoon white school glue (PVA)
½ teaspoon borax powder
3 tablespoons warm water
1 tablespoon cornstarch
Food coloring (few drops)
Disposable cup & spoon or popsicle stick
Plastic gloves (optional)
Zip-top bag or airtight container (for storage)
Instructions
Dissolve borax in warm water to create the solution.
Mix glue, cornstarch, and food coloring in a separate cup.
Slowly add borax solution to glue mixture while stirring.
Once solid, knead until smooth and round.
Let sit for 5–10 minutes before bouncing.
Store in a sealed container to prevent drying.
Notes
Wear gloves for easy cleanup. Bouncy balls will eventually harden if exposed to air—store airtight. Supervise young kids during activity.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: DIY Activity
- Method: Mixing & Kneading
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bouncy ball
- Calories: 0
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: bouncy ball recipe, DIY bouncy ball, homemade toy, kids science craft, borax glue ball, fun indoor project