Glow in the Dark Bouncy Ball
Make a bouncy ball that glows in the dark, so it won't matter when it's time for lights out. The Glow in the Dark Bouncy Ball is the latest and greatest way to bounce your way into fun. Creative craft ideas for children are great ways to get them thinking creatively. When you see how easy it is to learn how to make bouncy balls that glow, you might start making up your own clever craft ideas for kids. This awesome homemade toy doubles as a science projectsince you have to mix individual ingredients that cause the fluorescent glow of these awesome bouncy balls!
This Glow in the Dark Bouncy Ball also makes for the perfect playdate activity. Your little guests will have so much fun making their own glowing bouncy balls that they'll want to make another one every time they come over. After all, what could be cooler than a craft that glows?
Also, be sure to check out our awesome tutorial on how to make a DIY Bouncy Ball!
Time to CompleteUnder an hour
Age GroupPreschool & Kindergarten, Elementary School, Pre-Teens, Teens
What Causes a Glow in the Dark Effect?
Glow in the dark crafts for kids are always fun to make, but what is the scientific explanation for things that glow? There’s actually some chemistry behind the popular glowing fun. Inside glow sticks and glow in the dark paint is a substance called phosphor. Phosphor gives off a small amount of visible light when energized. However, for the phosphor to be energized, it must be exposed to light. This explains why it takes some time for the glow to appear. Phosphors also don’t give off much visible light themselves, which is why you have to hold them in dark places to actually see the glow. Nowadays, chemists have come up with compounds to make phosphors shine more brightly and for longer periods of time. Who knew that chemistry could create such a fun craft for kids?
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Hannah
Mar 20, 2018
Wow! Kids are very fond of anything that lights up. Not only kids but even kids at heart.
Weberme
Oct 27, 2017
What child does not like those bouncy balls but they get lost all the time and then one day you are cleaning and There they are. I like that these glow so you can keep track of where they are and they look like lots of fun to make,you can choose how big or small you want them and even color and they are so inexpensive to make. This would be a great science project for school project. Great video too.
Tricia108
Jul 29, 2017
I. am like a little kid when it comes to anything that glows in the dark. I have to make these. If they are lightweight I can make a tree ornament out of them as well. A tree with glow in the dark ornaments! That would be fun. Thank you for the instructions.
Weberme
Oct 27, 2017
Tricia108 What a great idea. Never thought of that but so cool. Have you tried these balls for the tree or are they to heavy?
Cheryl Y
Oct 15, 2016
I have a Grand son who is home schooled and we have to come up with crafts for him to do. I think this would make a great science project for for him, plus he can play with these Glow-in-the-Dark Bouncy Balls. We make our own laundry soap so we have ever thing but the glow in the dark paint. I'll be looking to see where to buy it. What a great craft for all kids of every age. Thank you so much for sharing this fun free craft idea.
arnts1ta
Oct 01, 2016
These look like such a fun project to make! My daughter loves bouncy balls, making her own would be even better! She loves crafts, especially ones she can play with after making!
Z Christensen
Aug 13, 2015
These look like a blast! Everything's more fun when it glows in the dark.
collagegirl91
Aug 07, 2015
What a fun craft! This would be a great craft for kids to do during a sleepover or birthday party.
Taylor R
Jun 26, 2015
Kids who love space stuff would love these. They look like they are from another planet!
balentineemma 9763 417
Dec 05, 2013
the project looks cool i think that is the most coolest thing ever
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