To make a rubber band ball, follow these steps:
- Create the Core
- Start with a small core to give your ball shape and stability. You can use a crumpled piece of paper, tin foil, or a few rubber bands twisted together tightly to form a small ball. Alternatively, fold one thick rubber band several times to form a compact center
- Begin Wrapping Rubber Bands
- Take a rubber band and stretch it around the core. Twist the band to remove slack and wrap it tightly. Keep twisting and wrapping the bands around the core to build up the ball evenly
- Continue Adding Bands
- Add more rubber bands one at a time, wrapping each tightly and evenly around the growing ball. Use smaller or thinner bands at the start for easier wrapping, then switch to wider bands as the ball grows to keep the shape firm and prevent slipping
- Shape and Size
- Keep wrapping bands until the ball reaches your desired size. The ball will gradually become more spherical as you add more bands. For a bouncier ball, consider how tightly you wrap the bands and the size of the ball
- Finishing Touches
- Use wide rubber bands toward the end to secure the outer layers and maintain the ball’s shape. The process ends when you run out of rubber bands or reach the size you want
Additional Tips:
- Twisting the rubber bands as you wrap helps keep them tight and the ball firm
- If you want a ball made entirely of rubber bands (no core), you can start by twisting a few bands into a tangled ball to use as a core
- Be patient and careful, as wrapping can be tough on your fingers
This method is straightforward and requires mostly patience and a good supply of rubber bands
