Cotton Candy Cloud Bouncy Balls
Create delightful Cotton Candy Cloud Bouncy Balls that bring a taste of childhood nostalgia to life. A fun project perfect for all ages, these colorful bouncy balls can be personalized and enjoyed in various ways!
Ingredients
Materials
- 1 cup white school glue
- 1/2 cup water
- Food coloring (pink, blue, or your favorite cotton candy colors)
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- Plastic mixing bowl
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Balloon pump (optional)
- Rubber gloves (for easy handling)
- Baking sheet for drying
Instructions
Preparation
- In a plastic mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until fully mixed and smooth.
- Add food coloring to the mixture. For a cotton candy effect, mix pink and blue colors together! Stir until you achieve your desired shade.
- Sprinkle in 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda and mix thoroughly to activate the glue.
- Gradually add in 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Use your hands (with gloves on) to knead the mixture until it becomes less sticky and forms a ball.
- Roll portions of the mixture into small balls with your hands, aiming for a size similar to a golf ball. Ensure they are compact and smooth.
- Place the bouncy balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow them to dry for 24 hours before playing with them.
Notes
Experiment with scents by adding cotton candy-flavored extract. Create multi-colored bouncy balls by layering colors during shaping. Adjust consistency by adding cornstarch if too sticky, or a bit of water if too dry. Use silicone molds for fun shapes instead of traditional balls.