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Materials
- 1 cup of baking soda (easy to find)
- ½ cup of cornstarch
- ½ cup of white vinegar
- 1 tablespoon of corn syrup
- Food coloring in various colors (choose your favorites)
- A mixing bowl
- A whisk or spoon for stirring
- A measuring cup
- Silicone molds (optional, but they help create perfect spheres)
- Glow-in-the-dark powder (optional for extra glowing effect)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine one cup of baking soda and half a cup of cornstarch. Notice the fine grainy texture beneath your fingers.
- In a separate bowl, mix half a cup of white vinegar with one tablespoon of corn syrup. As you stir, you'll hear quiet fizzing as the vinegar and baking soda begin to dance together.
- Slowly pour the liquid mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring gently. Feel the mix transforming from solid to liquid as you whisk.
- Divide the mixture into separate small bowls based on how many colors you’d like to create.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl. Watch as the vibrant hues lift from the drops, blending with the mixture, bringing your vision to life.
- If desired, incorporate glow-in-the-dark powder into a few of the mixtures for a magical twist.
- Gently mold the mixtures into spheres, either by hand or using silicone molds. Enjoy the pliable texture between your fingers as you shape them.
- Allow the bouncy balls to dry for 24 hours. The anticipation builds as you see your creations sit still, so close yet unbounced.
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