DIY Stress Ball

Stressed, tired, anxious?! A DIY stress ball infused with essential oils will help you relax and unwind. 

DIY Stress Ball

An aromatherapy stress ball that’s so great for kids and adults. Stress balls are so easy to make that kids can even help!!

Do stress balls work?

Yes science shows that squeezing a stress ball actually helps to feel less tense. Squeezing and releasing a stress ball can help to calm your nerves and release anxiety.

What is the best thing to put in stress balls?

• arrowroot powder
• flour 
• sand
• cornstarch
• uncooked rice

What essential oil is good for stress?

• Lavender
• Peppermint
• Lemon
• Rose
• Clary Sage
• Bergamot

Essential oils are not necessary to make this stress ball, but I love adding a few drops of my favorite oil to my stress ball for an aromatherapy experience.

Looking for more relaxing ideas:

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• Lavender Bath Bombs

What do you need to make a stress ball 

• Balloons
• Flour
• Ribbon
• Funnel
• Essential Oils (optional)

How to make a homemade stress ball

First blow air into the balloon and then carefully secure it around the end of the funnel.

If you are using an essential oil add a few drops of it to your flour before adding it to the balloon.

Next hold the balloon in place around the end of the funnel and start to slowly pour the flour into the funnel. Using your fingers to press the flour down into the balloon, softly shaking the funnel to loosen the flour and let it enter in the balloon. You will add approximately 1/2 cup of flour to each balloon.

Continue to add the flour to the balloon until it is filled, then remove the funnel from the balloon. Tie a knot in the top of the balloon (like you would if it was blown up).

Finally add a ribbon to secure the knot and for decoration.

DIY Stress Ball

Servings: 2 stress balls

How to make a stress ball at home.

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What You Need

• 2 balloons
• 1 cup flour
• ribbon
• funnel
• essential oils optional

Directions

1. First blow air into the balloon and then carefully secure it around the end of the funnel.

2. If you are using an essential oil add a few drops of it to your flour before adding it to the balloon.

3. Next hold the balloon in place around the end of the funnel and start to slowly pour the flour into the funnel. Using your fingers to press the flour down into the balloon, softly shaking the funnel to loosen the flour and let it enter in the balloon. You will add approximately 1/2 cup of flour to each balloon.

4. Continue to add the flour to the balloon until it is filled, then remove the funnel from the balloon. Tie a knot in the top of the balloon (like you would if it was blown up).

5. Finally add a ribbon to secure the knot and for decoration.