How to make a stress ball: 5 easy steps to make a diy. 4. stress balls for children view in gallery. children can get stressed and agitated too! luckily, se la cava has three great ideas for stress balls that will keep your little ones busy and calm through longer car drives or afternoons when you just want some peaceful moments to yourself! as such, these stress balls de-stress the parents as well! 5. Diy stress balls are so easy to make! all you need is a balloon and a filler like flour or rice and you end up with a super fun, super squishy stress ball that’s perfect for busy hands! this is such a great sensory activity and a really simple craft for kids, teens, adults and seniors. The method is quite easy and with a little effort and some time you can make your first homemade stress ball. how to make your own stress balls? the materials you will require for making a competent stress ball are:-a small balloon (water balloons do not work), a tiny funnel, cornstarch, tying ribbon or ...