How to make your own pyramid juggling balls

Learn to make your own pyramid juggling balls out of cloth and rice!

It is best to use curtain material or something of similar strength that doesn't fray easily. You can also get creative in the colours you use as these are juggling balls that you are making! The measurements of 12cm triangle sides used here is suitable for kids of about 10 years old or younger. You may want to experiment with 14cm sides for bigger hands. I sewed these pyramids by hand, but a sewing machine can also be used for quicker production.  It is also worth noting that using rice as filling is not water or rat friendly. Plastic pellets are harder to acquire but your pyramids will last longer.

Step 1 Materials and equipment needed

The materials and equipment needed should be readily available in most classrooms or at home.

List:

-Cloth
-Rice or plastic pellets
-Needles and pins
-Thread
-Funnel (can be made out of paper)
-Scissors
-Pencil
-Marker
-Ruler or sewing tape measure
-Cardboard

Comments

[allthegoodnamesaretaken]

They turned out great! I wish I could keep them rather than give them away as a gift... maybe I'll make another set.

[allthegoodnamesaretaken]

These actually turn out a little big (for my preference at least), about 10.5 cm. If you want them smaller, just make the seams a little bigger. I did about 1/4 inch (just under 1 cm) and they turned out about 8 cm tall.

[allthegoodnamesaretaken]

If you don't want to draw on the "good" side of the fabric, just flip your template over before you trace it, otherwise the next step or two could be slightly confusing.