How to Make Homemade Bubbles With Glycerin

Homemade bubble solution can produce hours of fun.

Children and adults can spend hours playing with bubbles. You can experiment with all sizes and shapes of bubble wands. With homemade bubble solutions, you don't have to worry about running out of material to work with. Making your own bubble solution can save you money too. Find the ingredients for this homemade bubble recipe at most pharmacies.

Things You'll Need

• 4 tbsp. glycerin
• 2-qt. bowl
• 4 tbsp. dish liquid or liquid soap
• 1/2 cup water
• Bubble wand

Instructions

1. Put the glycerin in a bowl.

2. Add dish liquid or liquid soap to the glycerin. Stir gently to mix.

3. Pour water into the bowl and stir gently. Don't beat the mixture too vigorously or you'll end up with a thick foam.

4. Dip your bubble wand in the solution. Wave the wand in the air, or blow on it to produce a stream of sturdy, glossy bubbles.

Tips & Warnings

• Store leftover bubble solution in a clean, empty soda bottle.

References

• Colorado State University Little Shop of Physics: Building Better Bubbles
• Kaboose: Homemade Bubbles