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]]> By: Alex Wall https://thestemlaboratory.com/how-to-make-bouncy-balls/#comment-125082 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 16:30:24 +0000 https://thestemlaboratory.com/?p=218#comment-125082 In reply to Catherine A.

Hi Catherine!

While the mixture is still wet some of the food coloring will come off on your hands (when you’re shaping the ball). Once it dries, it should not transfer color. If you’re worried about color transfer, you can make them without the food coloring!

Happy experimenting,
Alex

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