Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Simple Homemade Bouncy Balls

We tried a fun experiment today-homemade bouncy balls!!  We were super excited to try this one out. 


Here are the things you'll need to make this:
1/2 tsp borax
2 Tbsp warm water
food coloring
1 Tbsp glue
1 Tbsp cornstarch


In one bowl mix the borax and water- add food coloring to this if desired.  Mix until dissolved.  In another bowl pour glue cornstarch, and 1/2 tsp of the borax/water solution.  Do not mix, just let it sit for about 20 seconds to interact.  Then stir together until fully mixed.  It will be a sticky mess. 





When it gets thicker, pull it out and knead in your hands.  It will continue to thicken and you can roll it into a ball.  Try bouncing it.  It doesn't go really high like the super bouncy balls kids are used to, but it bounces. 



Fun experiment!

Store it in a plastic bag when not being played with.  DO NOT EAT- borax can be toxic.






Posted by Karyn Tripp at 9:59 AM
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6 comments:

  1. This sounds like a LOT of fun! I'm going to have to try this one out myself. Thanks for sharing!! :)

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  2. Neat experiment. I'm going to pin it to my experment board! Thanks for sharing.
    Tonya

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  3. those look like such fun! we'll have to try these! thanks for linking up to tip-toe thru tuesday!

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  4. we tried bouncy balls from a kit after Christmas, they were fun for the kids! Thanks for sharing this with us at tip toe thru tuesday!
    Kim

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  5. This looks like a lot of fun! Thanks so much for sharing it at Teach Me Tuesday!!

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  6. So fun! Thanks for sharing with Tuesday Tots. Pinned :)

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