Introduction: DIY Jerk Balloon Stress Balls

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Life can get stressful, so we’re going to show you how to make some cheap and easy stress balls using our Jerk Balloons.

What you’ll need:


Jerk Balloons

All-purpose Flour

Two empty water bottles

Crazy Glue (optional)

Step 1: Step: 1

Cut one water bottle in half.

Step 2: Step 2:

Use the wide end of the bottle to scoop the flour and funnel it into the second water bottle.

Step 3: Step 3:

Blow up a balloon and twist the end.

Step 4: Step 4:

Keeping it twisted, stretch over the mouth of the water bottle that is filled with flour.

Step 5: Step 5:

Flip over the bottle and shake into the balloon.

Step 6: Step 6:

Slowly let out the air in the balloon and gently massage the flour, removing any air pockets.

Step 7: Step 7:

Trim the Balloon as shown.

Step 8: Step 8:

Trim another Balloon as shown.

Step 9: Step 9:

Stretch this balloon over the balloon filled with flour, covering the hole. Repeat this step 4-5 times, covering the previous hole. This will keep the flour secure.

Step 10: Step 10:

To make sure the balloon stays in place, glue along the inside of the hole. If you use enough layers of balloons however, you can skip this step.

Step 11: Step: 11