But how are they made? Why are they round? You can blow bubbles with any mixture of soap and water , but add a "secret" ingredient and you'll get bigger and stronger homemade bubbles! Keep reading to find out more about bubbles, and to see a homemade bubble recipe. This project is perfect for kid's crafts, birthday parties, and just as a fun science activity at home! Follow this DIY homemade bubble recipe using a "secret" ingredient that will not only get you strong bubbles but giant bubbles!
Compare this easy recipe with any mixture of soap and water. The soap mixture on the outside of a bubble is actually made of three very thin layers: soap, water, and another layer of soap. This "sandwich" that is on the outside of a bubble is called a soap film. A bubble pops when the water that is trapped between the layers of soap evaporates.
The glycerin or corn syrup mixes with the soap to make it thicker. The thicker skin of the glycerin bubbles keeps the water from evaporating as quickly, so they last longer. It also makes them stronger, so you can blow the biggest bubbles. Find out how bubbles work with this experiment. You won't actually blow any bubbles, but you will learn the science that makes a bubble!
Put the first glass of water in the center of the pie plate. Slowly pour some water from the second glass into the first glass until it is very full and the water forms a dome above the rim of the first glass. Set the glass with less water aside. Carefully stick your finger straight down through the dome of the water in the full glass and watch what happens.
Now put a small drop of dish soap on the tip of your finger and do the exact same thing - stick the finger with soap on it straight down through the dome of water. This time what happens? Water is made up of lots of tiny molecules.
The molecules are attracted to each other and stick together. The molecules on the very top of the water stick together very closely to make a force called surface tension.
Surface tension is what caused the water to rise up above the rim of the glass in the experiment - the water molecules stuck together to make a dome instead of spilling over the side. Why didn't the dome break when you stuck your finger through it? Why didn't the water spill over the glass? Well, the surface tension was strong enough that it just went around your finger. The water molecules still stuck to each other and nothing spilled! What happened when you put your soapy finger into the water?
The soap on your finger broke the water's surface tension and some of the water molecules didn't stick to each other anymore and they were pushed out of the glass! The force of surface tension also creates bubbles. In plain water, the surface tension is strong and the water might make some bubbles, but they will not last very long and they will be very small because the other molecules in the water will pull on the bubbles and flatten them.
Soap needs to be mixed with the water to make bubbles that can float through the air. When you add soap, the water becomes flexible, sort of like elastic, and it can hold the shape of a bubble when air is blown into it.
After you make the super bubble solution and let it sit for at least one day, try doing some of these cool bubble tricks! Once you have the original recipe, you can add a whole host of ingredients to jazz it up. Adding mild and skin-safe essential oils like lavender or chamomile is the simplest way to scent your bubble bath. Simply add four to five drops to a carrier oil of your choice, then add to your soap mix before pouring into your tub.
Just remember that oils will make your bath slippery, so take extra care when getting in and out. Not only will it provide a sweet aroma, but honey has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Just remember to keep any leftover bubble bath mix in the fridge if you choose to save it for later. Otherwise, it will spoil. With its moisturizing and cooling properties, aloe vera can be a major skin soother.
Adding it to your bath within a bubble mix is a great way to reap its benefits. This can be an especially good option for mild sunburn. Be sure to test a small area of skin before pouring coconut milk into your bath. For a pretty and fragrant soak, try adding dried flower petals to your mix. Then sit back and enjoy the sensory experience. Many flowers also offer health benefits, such as anti-inflammatory and calming properties.
You can blend different combinations of flowers and herbs to make your own bath tea. Add a cup of magnesium flakes or Epsom salts to your bubble bath mix or straight into the tub to help with sore muscles. Research shows magnesium can help with hydration and inflammation. Find the full recipe here. Mix all ingredients and pour about 1 cup of the bubble bath under running water.
Store in a resealable container. This is another great option to make with the kids. How to Make Homemade Bubbles. January 4, Pin Whisk in the soap Add the dish soap and whisk to combine.
Let sit This step is only if you have some patience or think to make the solution ahead of time. Blow bubbles! Related Posts. How to Melt Beads to Make Suncatcher Hearts You can melt beads to make suncatcher hearts, stars, words, shapes, and more if you….
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Keep posted for weekly updates! I have no idea why that would happen. This is brilliant. I live in the UK and have just made this with my two children. I used fairy washing up liquid however any thick washing up liquid will do not the cheap stuff. Its go to be thick. The day was sunny, hot and windy and it worked very well.
I did so much research and experimentation last year and this recipe was almost perfect…but I found that it was much more effective to first dissolve the cornstarch in 3 cups water and cook over low heat stirring constantly until it becomes this thick gluttonous soup. Remove from heat and stir in other 3 cups cold water and other ingredients stirring constantly to avoid clumps. The soap is added LAST to avoid foaming when stirring.
Had lots of fun and am doing it again this year for the birthday party of my 8 year old. Thank you for your recipe and photos. I have got to try this! My 2 little ones would also love these bubbles…Especially now when they are quarantine and unable to go out…. Oh wao…what a coincedence in name.. I am Lisa carrier running GreenMetropolis for sustainable living.
Have made this twice with my kids and it works out great. We used green Fairy Platinum, although I expect regular Fairy would work just as well. I have read that Fairy green works best and perhaps lemon should be avoided.
I ended up pouring our leftover mixture into a 2l milk jug and have used it a few times since we mixed it up 3 weeks ago so it keeps well. I laughed out loud at your wonderful pun. Sorry to hear that, James. As you can see by the size of our bubbles, and by many of the comments on the post, the recipe does work well. Weather does play a very big factor though. Humid, damp, overcast days are best! Also, try not to stir up a lot of froth when using the mixture.
That will have a negative affect on it as well. How much is the total of this? Because this sound like so much fun for alaska! I would like to do this with my sister, but do you think it would be to cold? How much would all of the ingredients cost? I believe there are significant differences in our grocery prices due to the vast differences in our locations. The most expensive part of the recipe would likely be the dish detergent.
Humid, damp, overcast days with little wind are best. Let me know if you give it a try! Will different kind of dishwashing liquid and potato starch work as well? Not living in US, so Dawn and corn starch are quite problematic.
A thick dishwashing liquid like fairy liquid or Palmolive should work instead of Dawn though. I followed the recipe to a T! But they keep popping! Any suggestions? The recipe should work but the weather plays a huge factor, Em. Damp, overcast days with no wind are best. They were forming really well but they would hardly ever come off the wand and float away they just popped before they closed into a bubble. Any ideas? Be sure to use your bubbles on a calm, humid day.
Early morning is best before the sun gets too hot. Overcast days with high humidity are best. Let your mixture sit for at least an hour after making it. You can let it sit overnight as well, but it definitely does have to sit. Hello, I live in Arizona and tried your bubble solution. The bubbles did indeed pop all too quickly as you stated, and unfortunately I had to resort back to store bought bubbles.
Do you have any solutions or suggestions for your mix? Are there any alternative bubble solutions that you might suggest that are better suited for dry warmer climates?
So excited to try this. Made these yesterday for a birthday party today! Awesome recipe!! Thank you for all the tips. We were starting to be discouraged when the bubbles kept popping at first. Even the older kids AND the parents got involved with the fun. It was great! Been making my own giant bubble mix on and off for 30 years. Simple original Dawn, distilled water and Glycerin works best.
The fewer impurities, fragrances, extra ingredients the better. I could see Baking Soda if you used tap water and needed to soften the water but Baking Soda is designed to leaven bread not increase surface tension of a liquid. That property serves no purpose in a bubble. Glycerin is sold at Walmart for less than 4 bucks. I usually just make my want out of a coat hanger. Take a cheap pair of round woven cotton shoelaces or similar. Cut the eyelets off and thread the coat hangar through the middle of the shoelace.
A bubble mixture that is perfect one day can be useless the next day. Humidity levels make a big difference in bubble formation. The soap to water ratio. Ber patient. Hi , love to try this, where did ou get the bubble wands or stick to make the bubble with one you made the mixture? Five months ago I came across it and decided to have a try making some big bubbles.
My Kids loved it and I have since started a local business so that others in our community can experience the joy! Hi, I was wondering how long the bubble solution is good for?
Do I have to use it all up in the same day? These are awesome! Was babysitting and trying to find something new and fun, and found this.
The kids loved it and the bubbles worked great. And they want me to leave the recipe for their mom so they can do it every day after school. I took the photos myself, Ariadne, so yes, it does! Weather plays a key role in the success of the bubbles. You want to do this on a day on a humid day. Hi, I tried this recipe and found our tap water was too hard for proper bubble formation. The water where we live is very high in minerals. I found we had to use distilled water.
Has anyone else had difficulty with this recipe using tap water? If so, it may be the mineral content in your area. We found switching to distilled water made a big difference. Thank you for sharing this bubble recipe. Hello, the last homemade recipe I tried made pretty good giant bubbles, but only 1 small bubble at a time! Does this recipe work for small bubbles, too? Made great bubbles. Now to figure out what to do in place of baking powder….
I have a small bottle of shampoo that contains glycerine will that work instead? Thanks, Andreea. Let me know if you give it a try. We did it tonight and it worked very well. Just be careful around dogs that love popping bubbles! Late to the party i know, but here we go. Anyone having trouble with bubbles popping too fast in the sunlight, add some ice to your bucket of bubble solution or refrigerate it first.
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