How Do You Make A Borax Bouncy Ball?
Bouncy balls rebound in response to the amount of force used when they contact hard surfaces. That simply means that a bouncy ball will bounce back at you with about 80 percent of the energy you used when you threw it and bounced it off of something rigid. These toys are popular and fascinating to children and adults alike. They are often seen in vending machines found next to candy and gum ball machines. They are available in discount, grocery and department stores in a wide variety of colors and designs. You can easily make your own bouncy ball with this fun activity. Most, if not all, of what you’ll need is probably already in your home. Use the permanent marker to label the plastic cups. Write “Ball” on one of the cups, and “Borax” on the other one. Combine 1/2 tsp. borax with 2 tbsp. warm water in the borax cup, and stir it well to dissolve the borax. Add food coloring a drop at a time, stirring after each addition, until the mixture’s shade suits you. Pour 1 tbsp. glue into the “
