Description
Create fun and colorful glowing bouncy moon rocks perfect for space-themed decorations or as an entertaining toy for kids. These moon rocks are made from glue and liquid starch, colored with food dye, and coated with glow-in-the-dark paint to provide a squishy texture and a luminous effect in the dark.
Ingredients
Scale
Moon Rock Base
- 1 cup white glue
- 1 cup liquid starch
Coloring
- Few drops of food coloring (optional)
Glow Effect
- Glow-in-the-dark paint (enough to coat the moon rocks)
- Small amount of water to thin paint
Instructions
- Mix Glue and Starch: In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white glue with 1 cup of liquid starch. Stir until well mixed to form the base mixture.
- Add Color (Optional): If you want colored moon rocks, add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture and stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Knead the Mixture: Once combined, knead the mixture with your hands until it becomes smooth, stretchy, and easy to shape.
- Prepare Glow Paint: In a separate bowl, mix glow-in-the-dark paint with a small amount of water to thin it out for better coating.
- Shape and Coat: Roll the kneaded mixture into small balls, then dip each ball into the thinned glow-in-the-dark paint to coat them evenly.
- Dry the Moon Rocks: Place the coated balls on wax paper or a silicone mat and allow them to dry for several hours until the paint sets.
- Ready to Use: Once dry, your glowing bouncy moon rocks are ready to be played with or used as decorative pieces.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of food coloring to create your desired hue.
- Ensure the moon rocks are fully dry before handling to prevent paint smudges.
- Store moon rocks in a sealed container to keep them fresh and pliable.
- Supervise children during the making process, as the materials are not edible.
- You can reactivate the glow by exposing the moon rocks to light for a few minutes before playing in the dark.
