During the summer days, watching soap bubbles float in the air and then burst is a delight for any child. You could buy a bottle with a built-in stick at the store, but it's just as easy to make soap bubbles with items you have around the house. Read on and you will find out how to do them quickly and easily.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Part 1: Making Bubble Blend
Step 1. Mix soap and water
Bubbles can be made with any type of liquid soap you have around the house. Some types create more resistant bubbles, so experiment until you find the best one. Mix one part of soap with four parts of water in a jar, cup, or container. Try these various types of soap:
- Liquid dish soap. This is a perfect base and you will surely have it on hand.
- Shower gel or shampoo. These may be less foamy than dish soap, but they should be fine too.
- Natural detergent. Avoid chemical cleaners that may not be safe for children. Natural and additive-free ones can be found in herbalist's shops or natural product stores.
Step 2. Upgrade your bubble blend
There are some tricks to have more resistant and fun bubbles. Experiment with these ingredients until you find your child's favorite solution:
- Add some sugar, glucose syrup or starch to the mixture. This way you will have thicker bubbles that will last longer.
- Add some food coloring. You can divide the mixture into various containers and make bubbles of different colors.
- Add various decorative ingredients. Try to let the children find out if they can make bubbles with glitter, small flower petals and other light ingredients. Which of these will make them pop?
Method 2 of 3: Part 2: Making the Bubble Stick
Step 1. Make a bubble stick
The ones found in the store are usually plastic, but any material with a hole will do. Look around the house for objects that you can fold and shape to shape the stick.
- Fold the end of a plastic pipe cleaner into a circle and pin the end to create the stick.
- Use the circular part of the ladle you used to dip the eggs into the hot water.
- Fold a straw into the circular shape and secure it with duct tape.
Step 2. Build a giant stick
Blowing lots of small bubbles is fun, but you can also make a giant bubble stick. You will need some cheesecloth to place in the circular part of the stick, otherwise the bubbles will burst before being blown.
- Straighten a metal hanger. You will need a pair of pliers to untangle the rolled top.
- Fold one end to form a large circle and then close and secure with pliers.
- Cover the circular part with thin gauze and use pliers to fix it.
Method 3 of 3: Part 3: Blowing the Bubbles
Step 1. Blow small bubbles
First of all go outdoors, the bubbles are more beautiful when they are crossed by the sunlight. Dip the stick into the mixture. Hold the circular part near your mouth and blow gently. Watch the bubbles recede and then burst.
- If you are using the mixture with the food coloring, be sure not to blow them indoors as they could stain fabrics and furniture.
- To make a lot of small bubbles, take a large amount of liquid and blow very hard.
Step 2. Make giant bubbles
Pour the solution into a tray. Place the giant stick on the tray so that the net is all covered in the mixture. Lift it up gently and make sure the bubble hasn't burst already. Move the stick in the air to form a giant bubble that will detach itself from the thread.
- Try running with the giant stick in your hand to form the bubble.
- Position yourself in a high place, for example above the stairs, and make a giant bubble that will slowly fly until it reaches the ground. This way it will last longer.
