How to Add Glycerin to a Bubble Solution

Add glycerin to your bubble solution to increase the size and strength of the bubbles.

An agent that slows down the evaporation of water, glycerin not only extends the life of your bubble solution, but also makes the resulting bubbles bigger and stronger. Glycerin is available at drug stores, supermarkets and online. You don't need to add glycerin to your bubble solution on days when the humidity is 50 percent or higher, since high humidity alone will make your bubbles last longer. Glycerin works with both homemade bubble solutions and commercial solutions.

Things You'll Need

• Bubble solution
• Plastic container with lid
• Glycerin
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Pour 1 gallon of a commercial or homemade bubble solution into a plastic container with a lid. To make your own bubble solution, combine 1 gallon of distilled water and 12 oz. of dishwashing liquid.

2. Add 3 tbsp. of glycerin to the bubble solution. Stir the mixture thoroughly with a spoon until the glycerin is dissolved.

3. Use the bubble solution immediately or place a lid on the container and store the mixture in an environment above 60 degrees Fahrenheit. If you use the mixture later, stir it well before using.

Tips & Warnings

• If adding glycerin to a container of bubble solution that contains ½ gallon, add 1 ½ tbsp. of glycerin to the solution and stir thoroughly.

References

• Bubble Mania: Casey Carle's "Secret" Bubble Solutions

Resources

• Science Buddies: Bubble-ology