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Tie-Dye Bouncy Balls Made with Kitchen Ingredients

These vibrant tie-dye bouncy balls are a fun DIY craft made from simple kitchen ingredients. Perfect for kids and grownups alike, they’re easy to make, customizable, and great for hands-on family fun.

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup white school glue
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • Food coloring various colors for tie-dye effect
  • ¼ cup liquid starch
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Instructions
 

  • Mix 1/2 cup white glue with 1/4 cup water until smooth.
  • Stir in 1/2 teaspoon baking soda.
  • Divide mixture into bowls, add food coloring, and mix.
  • Gradually add 1/4 cup liquid starch to each bowl, stirring until thick and forming a ball.
  • Add 1 tablespoon cornstarch to each, then knead until soft and stretchy.
  • Roll dough into 1-2 inch balls; combine colors for tie-dye effect if desired.
  • Place balls on wax paper and let dry 2–3 hours.
  • Once dry, bounce and enjoy your colorful bouncy balls!