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[Sports Day] DIY ideas for a giant ball-rolling race

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The giant ball rolling race is a staple event you can’t leave out at sports festivals.

It’s a relay-style competition where participants run toward the finish line while rolling a giant ball.

In the past, these giant balls were apparently made using bamboo or wire, but recently vinyl versions have become mainstream because they’re durable and safe even if someone climbs onto them.

In this article, we’ll share ideas for making your own giant ball.

We’ve gathered methods for building one from scratch, as well as cute ways to customize store-bought balls and design suggestions, so if you’re thinking of making one yourself, feel free to use this as a reference.

[Sports Day] DIY Ideas for the Giant Ball Roll (11–20)

a giant ball of rubber bands

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How about making a big ball using a familiar material everyone’s used before: rubber bands? The method is very simple! Just take a smaller ball as the core and keep wrapping rubber bands around it.

You’ll need a lot of rubber bands, plus patience and time, but the sense of accomplishment when you finish will surely be huge! There are many types of rubber bands—thin, thick, colorful—so it could be fun to try various versions to suit your taste.

If you’re interested, give it a try!

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Rolling a giant tape ball

Over 10kg: I cut open a giant tape ball that took 2 months to make, and the result was insane lol

Rolling a giant tape ball

A tape ball is, as the name suggests, a ball made of tape.

If you use tape specifically sold for making tape balls at 100-yen shops and the like, it’s easy to make! To start, peel the adhesive part of the tape off the film, then pinch and roll the peeled section into a small ball with your fingers.

Next, once it holds together to some extent, keep wrapping it with more tape.

It’s fun to switch colors a few times as you go! When you’ve wrapped it to your preferred size, cut the tape to finish.

Making a big ball takes quite a bit of time and effort, but if you want to experience its strangely satisfying texture, give it a try!

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In conclusion

How did you like the DIY ideas for the giant ball-rolling game? The design of the big ball will vary depending on the kind of event you’re planning, but considering durability and safety, it might be best to add originality to a store-bought ball using colored tape or paint.

That said, making one from scratch can also create memorable moments.

Keep rollability and ease of pushing in mind, and have fun making a cute giant ball!