How to Create Your Own Bubble Soap

Homemade bubble soap takes few ingredients to make.

Make your own bubble soap so that you can create custom blends, such as bubble soap for large bubbles. You can also keep a supply on hand so you are always prepared to make bubbles with the kids. Homemade bubble soap requires just a few ingredients and about five minutes to make a batch. Glycerin added to a homemade solution creates more stable bubbles, especially in low humidity.

Things You'll Need

• 1 gallon distilled water
• Covered plastic bucket, 2 gallons
• 1/2 cup liquid dish-washing detergent
• 2 tsp. glycerin
• Paint stick or wooden spoon
• Shallow pans (one for each person)

Instructions

1. Pour the distilled water into the 2-gallon bucket, then add 1/2 cup of liquid dish-washing detergent to the water.

2. Mix lightly with a paint stick or wooden spoon so you do not create a lot of suds.

3. Add 2 tsp. glycerin to the solution in the bucket. Mix lightly with the paint stick.

4. Pour the mixed bubble soap into shallow pans and then cover the remaining bubble soap solution in the bucket with the lid. Store this at room temperature until ready to use.

Tips & Warnings

• You can find glycerin at most pharmacies or craft supply stores.

• Mix the bubble solution a day ahead for best results.

• Vary the ratio of the three ingredients mixed together to get the bubble results you want.

• Do not allow the bubble solution or bubbles to pop in a child's eyes to prevent eye irritation.

References

• Casey Carle's Bubbleb Mania: Casey Carle's "Secret" Bubble Solutions
• Creative Kids at Home: Bubble Recipes

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Bubble Blowers: Homemade Bubble Solutions