How to Make Homemade Glitter Bouncing Balls
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Bouncy balls are so much fun to play with. Did you know you can make your own bounce balls? Let me show you how to make homemade bouncy balls. It is really simple and easy, plus so much fun. Learning  how to make bouncy balls with borax is a fun science project for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, 2nd grade, 3rd grade, and 4th graders too. Try making these super fun, Easy To Make Glitter Bouncing Balls for your next kids activitiy.
How to make homemade bouncy balls
My daughter is only 5 but has picked up some fun vibes from me along the way. Considering she has spent 99% of her life with me, it doesn’t surprise me when she comes up to me and asks to ‘make something’. She is always interested in helping cook, have a crafty afternoon, or do science experiments. I still haven’t decided which she likes best but I do know when I surprise her with a new play recipe, she’ll always be down to make. These Glitter Bouncy Balls were a hit, just like I imagined.
I honestly believe that the ‘making’ process is what she is after. The finished product is always nice, but she enjoys the hands on process more than any of it! She is not afraid to get a little dirty either, which I love. So when she asked me to show her how to make homemade bouncy balls, I was eager to try a new play recipe that would make really cook, glitter bouncy balls! This how to make bouncy balls with borax is perfect for toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, grade 2, grade 3, and grade 4 students.
How to make a bouncy ball with borax
It is amazing to me that such simple ingredients can actually make something. There isn’t anything in this recipe that can’t be purchased at Walmart, on Amazon or probably even a grocery store. Heck, you might even have all the supplies in your cupboards right now. All we used is borax, water, white glue, corn starch, food coloring and glitter. Yes! Those ingredients make bouncy balls. How fun right?
We chose to use gel food coloring because of the vibrant results. It takes a fraction of the amount to make colors ‘normal’ food coloring couldn’t even touch. The colors turned out so fun and bright.
A little PSA: It wasn’t until recently that I bought gel food coloring because of the misconception of high price. It really isn’t that much more than regular food coloring! We loved the vibrant colors & also used them in this Scented Bath Paint.
How to make bouncy balls with borax
Start off by mixing 1 Tablespoon Borax and 1/2 Cup warm water together in a bowl. The borax didn’t dissolve completely for me but I just mixed as much as I could. The excess borax didn’t seem to hurt the process. Set this bowl aside.
How to make a bouncy ball
In the next bowl mix:Â 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch, 2 Tablespoons White Glue, Food Coloring, and Glitter. Â Mix the ingredients together completely until there is only color showing, no white from the cornstarch or glue.
Making bouncy balls with borax
Scoop this glue mixture into the borax mixture. If you want multiple little balls, scoop them so they don’t touch in the borax water.
Leave the color gloop in the borax water for about 30 second. It will feel harder and much less sticky if it is ready.
Recipe for bouncy balls
Take the bouncy ball mix out to mix it in your hands. I knead it like bread for about 30 seconds and then form it into a ball. I set it down while I do the same for the others but go back to it to make sure it stays in a ball form.
**If it is still sticky, you can put it back in the water for a little longer.
When the balls don’t start ‘sinking’ (you’ll see what I mean), it means they are ready. You can let them sit to harden or you can play with them. We haven’t actually ever let them sit. We’re too excited to play with them.
I stored ours in a zip lock bag. They did start to flatten, but rolled right back together when we wanted to play with them again.
Making a bouncy ball
Note: This recipe is for one color. To make two, like we did, I used three bowls. One for each of the cornstarch/glue/food coloring/glitter mixture and the third for the borax mixture. I did not need to double the borax mixture when using two different batches of color.
We had so much fun making these (and playing with them too). The sparkly glitter was such a fun touch. She is happy that we got to make something and I am happy we got to practice our measurements and fractions.
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If you are looking for a new playdough recipe you are going to love the beautiful colors you get this crayon playdough. I love that this crayon play dough recipe uses broken crayons so they are not wasted! This homemade playdough recipe is easy to make for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and up!
Crayon Playdough
Try this fun and creative crayon playdough activity with your kids: homemade crayon playdough! It’s easy to make and will keep your children entertained for hours. All you need to make this DIY playdough are some broken crayons, flour, salt, cream of tartar, water, and vegetable oil. First, melt the crayons in a pan over low heat. Next, combine the melted crayons with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. Once cooled, it’s ready to play with! Let your little ones mold and shape the playdough into various fun shapes and designs. This homemade playdough is not only a great sensory activity but also helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Give it a try today and watch your toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and elementary age student’s imagination soar!Â
Crayon Play Dough
Looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your little ones? Look no further! Playdough is not only entertaining but also offers several benefits for your child’s development.
- Firstly, playing with playdough helps enhance fine motor skills. By squeezing, rolling, and shaping the dough, children improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Furthermore, the sensory experience of playdough stimulates creativity and imagination. Kids can mold their own unique creations, from animals to buildings, fostering their artistic abilities and encouraging pretend play.
- Playdough is also a great tool for learning and practicing letter and number recognition. Kids can shape the dough into different letters and numbers, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
- Moreover, this activity promotes concentration and focus. As children engage in playdough play, they learn to concentrate on the textures and shapes they are manipulating, which trains their attention span.
- Another fantastic benefit of playdough is its calming effect. Kneading and manipulating the dough can be soothing and stress-relieving for kids, helping them relax and unwind.
- Lastly, playing with playdough encourages social interaction and communication. Children can play together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative play, boosting their social skills and fostering friendships.
So, let the fun begin! Grab some playdough and watch your child experience the countless benefits this activity has to offer.
Crayon play dough recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this crayon play dough!
- cream of tartar
- flour
- salt
- vegetable oil
- crayons, coarsely chopped
- water
Homemade playdough recipe
First, in a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
In a medium nonstick pot over medium heat, add the oil and crayon. Stir constantly until the crayon is melted. Now Add the water and food coloring (optional to intensify colors) to the pot and expect the wax to separate from the water.Â
Playdough recipe
Continue to stir while adding the dry ingredients to the pot.
When the dough comes together as a ball and the liquid has absorbed, transfer the dough to parchment paper on the counter and allow the dough to cool until you can handle it.
Homemade Playdough
Knead the warm dough until smooth; it will take about 2 minutes.
Optional: Repeat to get a different color.
Play dough recipe
Store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to several months.
DIY Playdough
There are endless ways to enjoy your crayon play doh! Just rolling and squeezing helps kids work on strengthening hand muscles they will nead to write with and helps them develop coordination and fine motor skills. As they play they will explore their creativity and emotion. With a little guidance you can use this time to help them use words to express what they are making or feeling, developing vocabulary. FInally you can use playdough to explore science habitats, practice alphabet letters or spelling words, work on counting / shape / addition for math, and so much more!
Do you buy your playdough or make it?
If you’ve never tried making your own, you are in for a treat! Not only can you find all the ingredients in your kitchen (versus chemicals found in traditional Play dough) But we’ve found the smell, texture, and longevity to be far superior in homemade playdough as well!
Looking for a new play dough recipe? Try this easy-to-make, homemade crayon playdough that uses broken crayons to create beautiful colors,!
If you are looking for a new playdough recipe you are going to love the beautiful colors you get this crayon playdough. I love that this crayon play dough recipe uses broken crayons so they are not wasted! This homemade playdough recipe is easy to make for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and up!
Crayon Playdough
Try this fun and creative crayon playdough activity with your kids: homemade crayon playdough! It’s easy to make and will keep your children entertained for hours. All you need to make this DIY playdough are some broken crayons, flour, salt, cream of tartar, water, and vegetable oil. First, melt the crayons in a pan over low heat. Next, combine the melted crayons with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. Once cooled, it’s ready to play with! Let your little ones mold and shape the playdough into various fun shapes and designs. This homemade playdough is not only a great sensory activity but also helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Give it a try today and watch your toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and elementary age student’s imagination soar!ÂCrayon Play Dough
Looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your little ones? Look no further! Playdough is not only entertaining but also offers several benefits for your child’s development.
- Firstly, playing with playdough helps enhance fine motor skills. By squeezing, rolling, and shaping the dough, children improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Furthermore, the sensory experience of playdough stimulates creativity and imagination. Kids can mold their own unique creations, from animals to buildings, fostering their artistic abilities and encouraging pretend play.
- Playdough is also a great tool for learning and practicing letter and number recognition. Kids can shape the dough into different letters and numbers, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
- Moreover, this activity promotes concentration and focus. As children engage in playdough play, they learn to concentrate on the textures and shapes they are manipulating, which trains their attention span.
- Another fantastic benefit of playdough is its calming effect. Kneading and manipulating the dough can be soothing and stress-relieving for kids, helping them relax and unwind.
- Lastly, playing with playdough encourages social interaction and communication. Children can play together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative play, boosting their social skills and fostering friendships.
So, let the fun begin! Grab some playdough and watch your child experience the countless benefits this activity has to offer.
Crayon play dough recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this crayon play dough!
- cream of tartar
- flour
- salt
- vegetable oil
- crayons, coarsely chopped
- water
Homemade playdough recipe
First, in a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
In a medium nonstick pot over medium heat, add the oil and crayon. Stir constantly until the crayon is melted. Now Add the water and food coloring (optional to intensify colors) to the pot and expect the wax to separate from the water.Â
Playdough recipe
Continue to stir while adding the dry ingredients to the pot.
When the dough comes together as a ball and the liquid has absorbed, transfer the dough to parchment paper on the counter and allow the dough to cool until you can handle it.
Homemade Playdough
Knead the warm dough until smooth; it will take about 2 minutes.
Optional: Repeat to get a different color.
Play dough recipe
Store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to several months.
DIY Playdough
There are endless ways to enjoy your crayon play doh! Just rolling and squeezing helps kids work on strengthening hand muscles they will nead to write with and helps them develop coordination and fine motor skills. As they play they will explore their creativity and emotion. With a little guidance you can use this time to help them use words to express what they are making or feeling, developing vocabulary. FInally you can use playdough to explore science habitats, practice alphabet letters or spelling words, work on counting / shape / addition for math, and so much more!
Do you buy your playdough or make it?
If you’ve never tried making your own, you are in for a treat! Not only can you find all the ingredients in your kitchen (versus chemicals found in traditional Play dough) But we’ve found the smell, texture, and longevity to be far superior in homemade playdough as well!
Looking for a new play dough recipe? Try this easy-to-make, homemade crayon playdough that uses broken crayons to create beautiful colors,!
If you are looking for a new playdough recipe you are going to love the beautiful colors you get this crayon playdough. I love that this crayon play dough recipe uses broken crayons so they are not wasted! This homemade playdough recipe is easy to make for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and up!
Crayon Playdough
Try this fun and creative crayon playdough activity with your kids: homemade crayon playdough! It’s easy to make and will keep your children entertained for hours. All you need to make this DIY playdough are some broken crayons, flour, salt, cream of tartar, water, and vegetable oil. First, melt the crayons in a pan over low heat. Next, combine the melted crayons with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. Once cooled, it’s ready to play with! Let your little ones mold and shape the playdough into various fun shapes and designs. This homemade playdough is not only a great sensory activity but also helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Give it a try today and watch your toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and elementary age student’s imagination soar!ÂCrayon Play Dough
Looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your little ones? Look no further! Playdough is not only entertaining but also offers several benefits for your child’s development.
- Firstly, playing with playdough helps enhance fine motor skills. By squeezing, rolling, and shaping the dough, children improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Furthermore, the sensory experience of playdough stimulates creativity and imagination. Kids can mold their own unique creations, from animals to buildings, fostering their artistic abilities and encouraging pretend play.
- Playdough is also a great tool for learning and practicing letter and number recognition. Kids can shape the dough into different letters and numbers, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
- Moreover, this activity promotes concentration and focus. As children engage in playdough play, they learn to concentrate on the textures and shapes they are manipulating, which trains their attention span.
- Another fantastic benefit of playdough is its calming effect. Kneading and manipulating the dough can be soothing and stress-relieving for kids, helping them relax and unwind.
- Lastly, playing with playdough encourages social interaction and communication. Children can play together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative play, boosting their social skills and fostering friendships.
So, let the fun begin! Grab some playdough and watch your child experience the countless benefits this activity has to offer.
Crayon play dough recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this crayon play dough!
- cream of tartar
- flour
- salt
- vegetable oil
- crayons, coarsely chopped
- water
Homemade playdough recipe
First, in a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
In a medium nonstick pot over medium heat, add the oil and crayon. Stir constantly until the crayon is melted. Now Add the water and food coloring (optional to intensify colors) to the pot and expect the wax to separate from the water.Â
Playdough recipe
Continue to stir while adding the dry ingredients to the pot.
When the dough comes together as a ball and the liquid has absorbed, transfer the dough to parchment paper on the counter and allow the dough to cool until you can handle it.
Homemade Playdough
Knead the warm dough until smooth; it will take about 2 minutes.
Optional: Repeat to get a different color.
Play dough recipe
Store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to several months.
DIY Playdough
There are endless ways to enjoy your crayon play doh! Just rolling and squeezing helps kids work on strengthening hand muscles they will nead to write with and helps them develop coordination and fine motor skills. As they play they will explore their creativity and emotion. With a little guidance you can use this time to help them use words to express what they are making or feeling, developing vocabulary. FInally you can use playdough to explore science habitats, practice alphabet letters or spelling words, work on counting / shape / addition for math, and so much more!
Do you buy your playdough or make it?
If you’ve never tried making your own, you are in for a treat! Not only can you find all the ingredients in your kitchen (versus chemicals found in traditional Play dough) But we’ve found the smell, texture, and longevity to be far superior in homemade playdough as well!
Looking for a new play dough recipe? Try this easy-to-make, homemade crayon playdough that uses broken crayons to create beautiful colors,!
If you are looking for a new playdough recipe you are going to love the beautiful colors you get this crayon playdough. I love that this crayon play dough recipe uses broken crayons so they are not wasted! This homemade playdough recipe is easy to make for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and up!
Crayon Playdough
Try this fun and creative crayon playdough activity with your kids: homemade crayon playdough! It’s easy to make and will keep your children entertained for hours. All you need to make this DIY playdough are some broken crayons, flour, salt, cream of tartar, water, and vegetable oil. First, melt the crayons in a pan over low heat. Next, combine the melted crayons with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. Once cooled, it’s ready to play with! Let your little ones mold and shape the playdough into various fun shapes and designs. This homemade playdough is not only a great sensory activity but also helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Give it a try today and watch your toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and elementary age student’s imagination soar!ÂCrayon Play Dough
Looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your little ones? Look no further! Playdough is not only entertaining but also offers several benefits for your child’s development.
- Firstly, playing with playdough helps enhance fine motor skills. By squeezing, rolling, and shaping the dough, children improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Furthermore, the sensory experience of playdough stimulates creativity and imagination. Kids can mold their own unique creations, from animals to buildings, fostering their artistic abilities and encouraging pretend play.
- Playdough is also a great tool for learning and practicing letter and number recognition. Kids can shape the dough into different letters and numbers, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
- Moreover, this activity promotes concentration and focus. As children engage in playdough play, they learn to concentrate on the textures and shapes they are manipulating, which trains their attention span.
- Another fantastic benefit of playdough is its calming effect. Kneading and manipulating the dough can be soothing and stress-relieving for kids, helping them relax and unwind.
- Lastly, playing with playdough encourages social interaction and communication. Children can play together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative play, boosting their social skills and fostering friendships.
So, let the fun begin! Grab some playdough and watch your child experience the countless benefits this activity has to offer.
Crayon play dough recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this crayon play dough!
- cream of tartar
- flour
- salt
- vegetable oil
- crayons, coarsely chopped
- water
Homemade playdough recipe
First, in a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
In a medium nonstick pot over medium heat, add the oil and crayon. Stir constantly until the crayon is melted. Now Add the water and food coloring (optional to intensify colors) to the pot and expect the wax to separate from the water.Â
Playdough recipe
Continue to stir while adding the dry ingredients to the pot.
When the dough comes together as a ball and the liquid has absorbed, transfer the dough to parchment paper on the counter and allow the dough to cool until you can handle it.
Homemade Playdough
Knead the warm dough until smooth; it will take about 2 minutes.
Optional: Repeat to get a different color.
Play dough recipe
Store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to several months.
DIY Playdough
There are endless ways to enjoy your crayon play doh! Just rolling and squeezing helps kids work on strengthening hand muscles they will nead to write with and helps them develop coordination and fine motor skills. As they play they will explore their creativity and emotion. With a little guidance you can use this time to help them use words to express what they are making or feeling, developing vocabulary. FInally you can use playdough to explore science habitats, practice alphabet letters or spelling words, work on counting / shape / addition for math, and so much more!
Do you buy your playdough or make it?
If you’ve never tried making your own, you are in for a treat! Not only can you find all the ingredients in your kitchen (versus chemicals found in traditional Play dough) But we’ve found the smell, texture, and longevity to be far superior in homemade playdough as well!
Looking for a new play dough recipe? Try this easy-to-make, homemade crayon playdough that uses broken crayons to create beautiful colors,!
If you are looking for a new playdough recipe you are going to love the beautiful colors you get this crayon playdough. I love that this crayon play dough recipe uses broken crayons so they are not wasted! This homemade playdough recipe is easy to make for toddler, preschool, pre-k, kindergarten, first grade, and up!
Crayon Playdough
Try this fun and creative crayon playdough activity with your kids: homemade crayon playdough! It’s easy to make and will keep your children entertained for hours. All you need to make this DIY playdough are some broken crayons, flour, salt, cream of tartar, water, and vegetable oil. First, melt the crayons in a pan over low heat. Next, combine the melted crayons with the remaining ingredients in a mixing bowl. Stir everything together until it forms a dough-like consistency. Once cooled, it’s ready to play with! Let your little ones mold and shape the playdough into various fun shapes and designs. This homemade playdough is not only a great sensory activity but also helps develop creativity and fine motor skills. Give it a try today and watch your toddlers, preschoolers, kindergartners, grade 1, and elementary age student’s imagination soar!ÂCrayon Play Dough
Looking for a fun and beneficial activity for your little ones? Look no further! Playdough is not only entertaining but also offers several benefits for your child’s development.
- Firstly, playing with playdough helps enhance fine motor skills. By squeezing, rolling, and shaping the dough, children improve their hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
- Furthermore, the sensory experience of playdough stimulates creativity and imagination. Kids can mold their own unique creations, from animals to buildings, fostering their artistic abilities and encouraging pretend play.
- Playdough is also a great tool for learning and practicing letter and number recognition. Kids can shape the dough into different letters and numbers, making learning a fun and interactive experience.
- Moreover, this activity promotes concentration and focus. As children engage in playdough play, they learn to concentrate on the textures and shapes they are manipulating, which trains their attention span.
- Another fantastic benefit of playdough is its calming effect. Kneading and manipulating the dough can be soothing and stress-relieving for kids, helping them relax and unwind.
- Lastly, playing with playdough encourages social interaction and communication. Children can play together, share ideas, and engage in collaborative play, boosting their social skills and fostering friendships.
So, let the fun begin! Grab some playdough and watch your child experience the countless benefits this activity has to offer.
Crayon play dough recipe
All you need are a few simple ingredients to whip up this crayon play dough!
- cream of tartar
- flour
- salt
- vegetable oil
- crayons, coarsely chopped
- water
Homemade playdough recipe
First, in a medium bowl, combine the dry ingredients: flour, cream of tartar and salt. Set aside.
In a medium nonstick pot over medium heat, add the oil and crayon. Stir constantly until the crayon is melted. Now Add the water and food coloring (optional to intensify colors) to the pot and expect the wax to separate from the water.Â
Playdough recipe
Continue to stir while adding the dry ingredients to the pot.
When the dough comes together as a ball and the liquid has absorbed, transfer the dough to parchment paper on the counter and allow the dough to cool until you can handle it.
Homemade Playdough
Knead the warm dough until smooth; it will take about 2 minutes.
Optional: Repeat to get a different color.
Play dough recipe
Store in a ziplock bag or airtight container for up to several months.
DIY Playdough
There are endless ways to enjoy your crayon play doh! Just rolling and squeezing helps kids work on strengthening hand muscles they will nead to write with and helps them develop coordination and fine motor skills. As they play they will explore their creativity and emotion. With a little guidance you can use this time to help them use words to express what they are making or feeling, developing vocabulary. FInally you can use playdough to explore science habitats, practice alphabet letters or spelling words, work on counting / shape / addition for math, and so much more!
Do you buy your playdough or make it?
If you’ve never tried making your own, you are in for a treat! Not only can you find all the ingredients in your kitchen (versus chemicals found in traditional Play dough) But we’ve found the smell, texture, and longevity to be far superior in homemade playdough as well!
Looking for a new play dough recipe? Try this easy-to-make, homemade crayon playdough that uses broken crayons to create beautiful colors,!
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