Use fun and creative colour combinations to make this ping pong ball light craft really shine. Whether you’re painting a recognizable Earth, Mars’ red surface, or inventing a brand new planet with rainbow craters, the possibilities for this craft are endless!
Helpful Tips:
What colours of paint are best for making ping pong ball planets?
You can emulate the planets of our solar system, by using blue, green, and white to make Earth or red and orange to make Mars. Look up pictures of the other planets to see what colours will work for them! But you can also create your own otherworldly planets in whatever colours you’d like! It’s fun to see different shades of the same colour (eg. light, medium, and dark blue), and white makes a great addition to other colour schemes. It helps to blend the colours together and gives the planets lighter sections for the light to shine through. We recommend using complementary colours that mix well and don’t create muddy brown shades when combined. You can always test your colours of choice on a piece of paper first to make sure they look good together.
Where can I buy plain white ping pong balls?
We prefer using plain white ping pong balls without a logo for our crafts. If your ping pong balls do have a small logo, the paint will probably cover it, but it’s not guaranteed. Check the dollar store first, either in the toys or sports section. You may find plain white ping pong balls sold as part of a beer pong set.
Are there other ways to paint a ping pong ball planet?
Yes, there are a few ways you can paint your ping pong balls to look like planets. First, try using the method in the tutorial above. Or you can also add paint to a paper plate and use a paintbrush to move the ping pong ball around. This gives you more control over where the ball goes and what colours go where, but you need to be careful that the ball doesn’t fall over the edge of the plate. The brush can also smudge the paint more than you might like. Finally, you can also add paint into a lidded plastic container. Set the ball inside the container and place the lid on securely before shaking the container around to cover the ball in paint. Perfect for classroom projects, rainy day activities, or just a fun way to explore art and science, these ping pong ball planets are sure to delight. So gather your ping pong balls and paint, and get ready to create a universe full of colour and creativity!
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