Step 1: Gather the necessary materials

To cut tennis balls, you will need a sharp knife or scissors, a clamp or strong grip, and a clean surface or cutting board to work on. You may also want to have a marker on hand to mark your cutting lines.

Step 2: Prepare the surface

Clear your work area and lay out your cutting board or clean surface. Make sure there are no obstacles or distractions that could cause an accident during the cutting process.

Step 3: Secure the tennis ball

Place the tennis ball in a clamp or hold it firmly with one hand, ensuring you have a good grip and the ball won’t roll away while cutting.

Step 4: Mark the cutting line (optional)

Using a marker, draw the line where you want to cut the tennis ball. This can help provide guidance for an even cut, but it is not essential if you feel confident in your ability to cut evenly without marking.

Step 5: Choose your cutting tool

Select either a sharp knife or scissors as your cutting tool. A knife with a serrated edge might make it easier to saw through the tennis ball material, but scissors can also provide precision if used correctly.

Step 6: Begin cutting

Position your knife or scissors along the marked line and start making small incisions at first. Gradually make deeper cuts as you feel more confident in your ability to control the cutting tool.

Step 7: Continue cutting around the circumference

Continue making cuts along the marked line while keeping even pressure on both sides of the tennis ball. Ensure that your cuts are consistent and straight as you work around its circumference

Step 8: Check for accuracy as you cut

Regularly check throughout the process that your cuts are even and accurate along the marked line. You don’t want any jagged edges or inconsistencies in your cut tennis balls, as these can create potential hazards in their intended use.

Step 9: Complete the cut

Once you have cut all the way around the tennis ball, carefully pull both halves apart. If done correctly, you should have two even pieces of a cut tennis ball.

Step 10: Clean up and enjoy

After successfully cutting your tennis balls, be sure to clean up any debris and properly store or dispose of your cutting tools. Now you can enjoy your customized cut tennis balls for a variety of purposes, including chair sliders, dog toys, or even arts and crafts projects!