I’m diving into a unique DIY project: a Nano Tape Squishy Bubble Craft Ball! This little craft is so fun and easy to make, and it’s incredibly satisfying to squish. I’ll walk you through each step, so you can try it too!
What I Used
Here’s what I gathered to make my own squishy bubble craft ball:
- Nano Tape: This clear, flexible tape makes the perfect material for creating a squishy, transparent ball.
- Liquid Filler: Water works great, or a mix of water and a bit of clear soap for an extra-squishy feel.
- Glitter, Beads, or Small Sequins: Optional, but these add such a fun sparkle!
- Straw: To help fill and inflate the bubble.
- Scissors: For cutting the tape.
- Tape for Sealing: Clear tape or another piece of nano tape for a clean, secure seal.
Step 1: Cutting and Prepping the Tape
First, I cut a piece of nano tape about 6 inches long. This size works well for a small bubble, but you can go bigger if you want a larger squishy ball. After cutting, I carefully peeled off the adhesive backing on one side.
Quick Tip: For a sturdier bubble, I folded the tape over itself, doubling the layer. It made the ball stronger and less likely to pop!
Step 2: Making the Bubble Shape
Next, I brought both ends of the tape together to form a circle, pressing firmly to make sure the edges stuck well. This formed a bubble shape, leaving a small opening to add the filling.
Step 3: Filling the Bubble
This is where things get fun! I inserted a straw into the small opening, then added some glitter and tiny beads to give it a little sparkle. After that, I slowly poured in water through the straw, inflating the bubble just enough to give it a squishy feel.
My Tip: It’s easy to overfill, so I added the water slowly. Too much liquid could make it harder to seal, and I wanted my bubble to squish, not pop!
Step 4: Sealing It Up
After filling, I carefully removed the straw and pressed the opening together. I used a small piece of tape to secure it tightly. I pressed along the seam, making sure no liquid could escape.
Step 5: Time to Squish!
With my Nano Tape Squishy Bubble Craft Ball sealed, it was ready to squish! I loved the soft, satisfying feel, and it was such a great little stress reliever. These are so fun to make, and it’s easy to get creative by using different fillers.
Personalizing My Craft Ball
Here are some ways I customized my squishy balls:
- Colorful Fillers: Adding food coloring gave my bubbles a vibrant look.
- Glow-in-the-Dark: Adding a bit of glow powder made it glow under lights!
- Essential Oils: I even tried adding a drop of lavender essential oil for a calming scent.
Final Thoughts
Making these Nano Tape Squishy Bubble Craft Balls was such a satisfying DIY project. They’re great to squish, pretty to look at, and perfect for sharing with friends! Give it a try, and let me know how yours turn out!
Evan Lewis is the Head and chief editor of Indoorguider. By profession, he is a MasterChef in a five-star restaurant based in California, and by hobby he is a DIY man. Evan joined as a chef after completing a Diploma in professional cooking from USA. Besides this profession, he’s a researcher and hobbyist blogger and DIY expert. He loves discovering new things, researching them, and sharing them with people who need that information. Most of his time as a chef is spent with different kitchen utensils. He already shares his knowledge and experience with various kitchen tools, utensils, and food blogging and DIY stuff. This time he decided to write about one of the most needed kitchen tools and kitchen appliances. Therefore, he created this site, Indoorguider, and shared his experience, knowledge, and research results with people who have less knowledge about this tool. As a MasterChef of a five-star restaurant, Evan Lewis is not only experienced in cooking. He’s also experienced with different kitchen utensils, tools, and equipment. Besides, cooking he’s a hobbyist blogger. He does a lot of research on different kitchen tools for his blog and writes about them to help others, here at IndoorGuider. He shares his experience, knowledge, and research results for the benefit of people seeking different tools and cooking steps, tips, and recipes. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555977246806 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/evanlewis9177/ Quora: Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/user/EvanLewisOfficial/ Pinterest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evan-lewis-1157132b8/ Threads: Twitter: https://twitter.com/EvanLewis5656
