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How to Make a Ball Out of White Glue

A ball is a classic toy that provides entertainment to people of all ages. Create your own bouncing ball out of white glue and other readily available ingredients. Make a custom colored ball by adding food coloring to the glue or a translucent ball by using clear glue. These glue balls bounce around a foot high.

Things You'll Need

2 plastic cups
1 tbsp. white glue
2 tbsp. warm water
1/2 tsp. borax
Wooden craft stick
1 tbsp. cornstarch
Sealed container

Instructions

- 1
  Pour the glue into a plastic cup.
- 2
  Mix the borax and water together in another cup and stir with a craft stick until the borax dissolves.
- 3
  Pour the cornstarch and 1/2 tsp. of the borax and water solution into the glue. Let the mixture stand for 15 seconds. This allows the ingredients to interact with each other.
- 4
  Stir the mixture until it is completely blended and is difficult to stir.
- 5
  Remove the mixture from the cup and roll it into a ball between your hands. It will be sticky at first but will solidify as you roll it. Roll the ball until it is smooth and round.
- 6
  Store your ball in a sealed container or bag to increase its lifespan.

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