{"id":10961,"date":"2021-07-10T17:40:31","date_gmt":"2021-07-10T17:40:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alternatech.net\/?p=10961"},"modified":"2021-07-10T17:40:31","modified_gmt":"2021-07-10T17:40:31","slug":"how-to-easily-make-your-own-water-blob-for-this-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lorevista.com\/how-to-easily-make-your-own-water-blob-for-this-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Easily Make Your Own Water Blob For This Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"
Our kids love being outdoors, and they often find things to do with water. They love all backyard water games from water balloon fights to running through the sprinkler. So, you should start making a water blob for your children. Check out our tutorial to make a water blob within an hour.\n
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Water blob supplies including plastic, scissors, hose, and duct tape\n
These supplies are enough to make two water blobs AND they\u2019re reusable to an extent, so you\u2019re getting a lot of value with this DIY. Here\u2019s how to make your water blob:\n
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To begin with, cut your plastic sheet to your desired dimensions. Then, fold the sheet in half and then line up along the corners.\n
Using one folded side means you only have to tape 3 sides, which saves a bit of time.\n
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To get started, tape the corners and make sure there is a good seal. Make sure to overlap the corner pieces for extra support.\n
Then tear off a long strip of the duct tape and lay it underneath the bottom layer of the sheeting. Fold against itself the top layer to create the seal.\n
Repeat this along the 3 sides, leaving a small gap at one corner for the hose to fit in.\n
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Once you have sealed all sides, place the empty blob in the area where you want to play (Once it\u2019s full you won\u2019t be moving it!).\n
I suggest a VERY flat surface for the blob. My backyard has a slight tilt to it, which made the water blob fill heavier on one side. This weight change eventually made the blob roll over itself and roll down the tilt to the bottom. Surprisingly the duct tape held up super well, even while the blob rolled along and settled a few feet away.\n
After you\u2019ve picked a good spot, have your little helper turn on the hose for you. If you have older kids this is a great time for them to hold the hose in or push out any air bubbles in the sheeting.\n
When it is almost full, hold the corner up and turn off the hose. Grab the towel and dry off the corner. Seal the remaining portion off with duct tape. Check for holes and leaks and repair\/reseal as needed.\n
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This project was very straightforward and easy to make. The water blob was very durable too, which I was originally skeptical about. I was so surprised at how well the duct tape held it all together and how the plastic sheeting never ripped for me!\n
The kids will love feeling the water as they lay, jump, or slide on the water blob without getting wet.\n
Altogether I spent $15 for all of the supplies ($10 for the 10\u2032 x 25\u2032 plastic sheeting, $4.50 for duct tape), AND I have enough supplies left over to make another water blob on a different day!\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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