How To Make a Ball Out Of Rubber Bands
- September 22, 2009
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Do you have too many rubber bands cluttering your desk? Gather them together into a rubber band ball!
You Will Need
- At least 50 rubber bands
- A sheet of paper (optional)
- Tin foil (optional)
- A marble (optional)
Step 1: Start the core
To get your rubber band ball started, you need to make a core. To do this, take one rubber band and twist it in half. Then twist it in half again.
Step 2: Finish the core
To finish the core, tightly wrap a second rubber band around it until the two are stable.
If you have trouble getting the two rubber bands started, you can crumple a sheet of paper or tin foil into a ball or even begin your rubber band ball with a small marble.
Step 3: Start wrapping
Take your third rubber band and wrap it around your core.
Step 4: Repeat
Repeat until you run out of rubber bands.
To get a round shape, wrap the bands at varying angles, covering thinner parts with new rubber bands.
Step 5: Tie bands together
To create a ball that fills your friends with awe, you may need to tie rubber bands together to fit around the increasingly large sphere.
Step 6: Bounce!
Whether your rubber band ball is palm sized or basketball sized, you’ll enjoy bouncing it around your office. It’s much more fun than pesky rubber band clutter!
In 2006, Oregonian Steve Milton became the first professional rubber band ball maker.
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Comments (1)
a great way to pass the time on a slow day - I especially like the look of accomplishment on your face when bouncing the ball!
over 2 years ago by HeatherM
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