How to Make a Rubber Band Ball
Want to learn how to make a rubber band ball?
Are you looking for a quick boredom buster for the kids? Today I am going to show you how to make these easy rubber band balls.
They are super quick to create with this step by step tutorial. I remember creating these as a kid and having a ton of fun! Let me show you how to make these rubber band balls in minutes.
Materials needed:
- a large bag of rubber bands (aff link)
- scrap paper
All you essentially need is a bag of rubber bands. You can usually find them at a dollar store or an office supply store. One large bag will create dozens of rubber band balls.
How to make rubber band balls:
Begin by folding one of the thicker bands over itself a few times to create the centre of the ball.
Next wrap a rubber band around the centre band a few times.
Continue to wrap rubber bands around each other until the ball reaches the size that you are looking for.
For a larger ball, start by crumpling a piece of paper into a tight ball.
Wrap rubber bands around the ball until it reaches the size that you want.
We found that balls that started with a rubber band as the centre were bouncier than balls that had a ball of paper at the centre. Our boys enjoyed seeing who could make the bigger, bouncier ball!
Your kids will love making these rubber band balls too!!
This rubber band ball craft makes the perfect boredom buster for kids.
It’s a great activity for:
- camping
- road trips
- dark winter afternoons
- play dates with friends
- long appointments
- and lots more!
I would seriously recommend keeping a bag of rubber bands on you at all times! Then you always have a quick activity that the kids can make quietly in a small space. It’s the perfect craft that doesn’t require a lot of materials, time or equipment. When would you use this tutorial?
