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A perfect easy craft the whole family will enjoy making!
I love a good stress ball, I really do.
Theyre just so darn handy, and the squishy feeling in my palm really helps to soothe me.
Did you know that theres also a science behind it?
All that science behind such a simple ball…fantastic, yes?
Dont you just love that lazy loopy look on these stress ballsballoons?
This project is bound to get messy, especially when you start mixing.
Video Tutorial
Step 1
Its time to make your paste.
You will need a cup of water and some starchy substance like potato starch or corn flour.
you could also use wheat flour, and that will give you totally different texture of the paste.
Go ahead and measure out some flour into a paper cup.
Next, pour in some cold water in the required ratio.
Depending on the flour you use, the texture of your paste will differ.
Corn flour will not be smooth like youd expect.
Instead, it will be watery and almost glazed.
Just roll up your sleeves and dip your hands in there.
Play around with the paste till youre happy with the consistency.
Take the opportunity to have fun getting your fingers messy, too!
Also remember to add a pinch of salt to the paste to help increase its lifespan.
Step 2
Now, grab a balloon.
Picking out the balloon is always the best part.
There are so many colorful prints to choose from.
If you only have plain balloons at the moment, fret not.
you’re free to use a marker to draw loopy emojis on the surface.
So go ahead and blow out a balloon to stretch it.
The stretchier it is the more paste it’s possible for you to fit inside it.
Remember to remove the cap, first.
Squeeze in as much paste as you want into the balloonthe squishier, the better, right?
This will help you avoid a huge potential mess.
Just pull the end into a knotor a double knot, tooand youre done!
Youre going to use…toothpaste!
So go ahead and squeeze out all that paste into the balloon.
Dont forget to draw cute emojis, too!
There you go, your DIY stress balls are ready to help you de-stress!
