You can also have bubbles from carbonated drinks too. Also, try not to stir up a lot of froth when using the mixture. She began blogging in 2011, and today, Happy Hooligans inspires more than 2 million parents, caregivers and Early Years Professionals all over the globe.Love this!
Thanks!I am a childrens entertainer and I also do the giant bubbles. Seems to be simple enough…LOL This looks like so much fun! Our problem was they popped as soon as they came off the string wand.
Also, the pigment molecules are large and will weaken the bubbles so they won't be as big or last as long. The weather is key. On our cement pad I can make the bubbles stick so the kids can stomp themI’m laughing because I made this same recipe this week (from another mom’s site) and thought the same thing (oh, this does NOT look like it worked) and then it did, brillantly, and I about 1 cup of bubble lasted 15-20 minutes (with my one big wand while the other kids ran around popping them) versus the store bought stuff that I went through a giant bottle in two afternoons!
What does the corn flour actually do to help make the bubbles???
As you can see by the size of our bubbles, and by many of the comments on the post, the recipe does work well. You need a detergent that’s quite thick, and there must be some ingredients that are critical to the bubbles working because there are brands that it won’t work with. I’ve found that using dish detergent can sometimes turn them off on bubbles, forever.Hi, I am in the UK and would love to give this a go but we don’t have Dawn, do you know what liquid I may be able to use. Recipes / …
If you're tired of bubbles that pop as soon as you blow them, try this recipe for unbreakable bubbles! Suggestion for a large bubble blower: slide off the net from a butterfly catcher from the dollar store. Your post was so inspiring. Trying to catch them will make them pop like regular bubbles.
Soap bubbles aren’t the only kind of bubbles. Share! I’ve heard Palmolive works well – the original green kind. If you hover on the bar for a few seconds, you’ll see the arrows. We will definitely be making these again Aren’t they awesome, Miss Eileen? Are you going to give it a try?If you have any doubts, check out the comments at the bottom of this post. I am anxious to see if the giant bubble mixture works.Thank you so much for sharing this! I’ve heard that works really well.Any ideas for an alternative to glycerine?
@Patty: Could you share the recipe and prep instructions for the shampoo and glycerin? It won’t work well if you use it right away.Hi, I must have done something wrong as my bubbles don’t work, I used food glycerine not one from the chemist should I have used that one? Fun! lol You go girl!supermarkets in the medical section or at a chemistWalmart in our area keeps glycerin behind the counter. I’ve tried making bubbles a few times before too, and never had any luck. Thank you for your recipe and photos .Yay! The other major factor is the type of dish soap. I’d stick with Chrome. We’ve seen people using ropes and making giant bubbles at outdoor events, and I’ve always wanted to try. The soap to water ratio.
I haven’t been able to find it anywhere here in Australia.I read on another site that light corn syrup can be used in place of glycerin.
Then you can use that in lieu of water/glycerin mix. That will have a negative affect on it as well.I’m not sure what the cost would be for you, Annika. The amount used will require adjustment; I’d start with about half the amount called for using corn startch, as you can add more if required.this just isn’t working out ~ it blows seemingly okay bubbles with a normal wand but pops as soon as you open the straws. I have a small bottle of shampoo that contains glycerine will that work instead?You could try it, Andrea, but I’m not confident that it will work like the dish soap does. No fear of anyone tipping it over and spilling the mixture. Great bubble recipe! Using dry ice will allow the bubble to maintain its round form and become stiff, so it won’t pop. Hope that helps.Wowsa! I used to buy my mix from someone else but their recipe changed and the bubbles didnt work anymore. in your mix is altered by the moisture levels in the air as you create the bubble. Maybe “google” it and see if the two are interchangeable? However, is there a substitute for glycerine in the event i couldn’t find some?Sure, Izyan! Especially as you had hot, windy weather!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. By using ThoughtCo, you accept our
Humid, damp, overcast days with little wind are best. :)You’re so welcome, Inese. Thanks so much for sharing!For truly giant bubbles, and easier too, go to the inventor who started it all at Thank you so much for sharing your bubble recipe! Enjoy this awesome Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.When I click on how to make the bubbles; I get an add on how to train your horse. We’ve always used our mix all in one day, so I can’t say I’ve experienced that.This is brilliant. LUBE lol now that I have.This is amazing! Simply dip the entire string into your bubble solution, gently pull the rods apart to allow the bubble to form, and close the rods together to release your bubble. Here’s how you’re gonna make homemade bubbles that will blow everyone’s minds!You will also need a giant bubble wand.
Tomorrow I will prepare the mix.Could you use different dish detergent other than Dawn? Too bad it’s so H?T & dry here to do such a thing! Love your straw wands. The wind, sun and dry heat are the enemy when it comes to bubbles. The bubbles did indeed pop all too quickly as you stated, and unfortunately I had to resort back to store bought bubbles.
My kids got bubble wands from the Easter bunny. I saw a referece to baby shampoo is that any brand?
I can’t wait to share your bubble recipe and website with students and parents! She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. ..drrcan you substitute arrow root for the corn starch ?Hi Linda.