Glow in the Dark Swirl Bounce Balls
Create your own vibrant and fun glow in the dark swirl bounce balls with this easy DIY project. Perfect for kids and adults alike, customize colors and enjoy the satisfaction of bouncing art that glows at night.
Ingredients
For the Bounce Balls
- 1/2 cup white craft glue Can use other craft glues with similar consistency.
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup cornstarch Alternatively, flour can be used for a different texture.
- food coloring (optional) Use to customize colors.
- glow in the dark paint or powder Adjust quantity to enhance glow intensity.
For Preparation
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- plastic gloves (optional) Use if desired while kneading.
- baking sheet or parchment paper For drying the balls.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of white craft glue and 1/2 cup of water. Stir until well blended to create a smooth liquid.
- Mix in glow in the dark paint or powder to your desired brightness.
- Gradually add 1 cup of cornstarch to the glue mixture and stir until a thick dough-like consistency forms.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture if desired, and knead the dough until the color is evenly distributed.
- Pinch off small pieces of the dough and roll them into smooth balls about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and allow them to dry for at least 24-48 hours until fully hardened.
- Once dried, enjoy your glow in the dark swirl bounce balls and watch them glow!
Notes
You can experiment with multiple colors by dividing the dough before adding food coloring for different swirl effects. Add glitter or small beads for extra fun, and if you want a bigger ball, simply double the ingredients.