If you have ever yearned to try Indian Cups & Balls, but didn't like the risk of the investment, you can now get a set of silicon FLEXIBLE PINCH BOWLS that will do the trick.  They are designed for herbs and mesuring out small amount of spices/liquids in the kichen, and since they squeeze the need no funnel.  They are just large enough to cover a 1" ball and extremely easy to pick up with the fingers even without a top handle.  They do have a bottem lip to keep a ball from rolling off if that is your desire.  Yes, you can pinch them enough to hold the ball in, but would be noticed if done too often.

Four different pastel colors though, at $5.95 a set, but a discount for three sets.  So, find some friends and you can each have a unique matching set for about $5.00.  You'll probably find something else to order from

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That's a good idea, and unique, too! Indian cups can be difficult.

Tom