Bubble Blowers – Creative, Economical and Fun!

When you make your own bubbles it can be a fun activity for you and your children.  So what about some creative blowers besides the ones that come with commercial bubbles.  They work, but there are so many other ways you can send those bubbles into the air.  Here are some cost effective suggestions:

Soft Drink Holder

Dip a plastic six-pack drink holder into the bubble solution and twirl it around.

Straws 

Tape four to six straws together.  Dip one end and blow through the other end.

Pipe Cleaners

To create a bubble wand take one end of a pipe cleaner and bend it to form a circle approximately the size of a quarter or any size you desire.  Twist it together tightly so it stays locked in place.  This is a fun activity where you children can make their own wands.  Let them be creative, check to ensure they are together tightly and let the fun begin!!

Paper Cup

Cut a hole in the bottom of a paper cup.  Dip the larger end into the bubble solution and blow through the hole.

Wire

Bend a piece of wire into a loop.  (Be sure to cover any sharp edge with masking tape) Let your children dip the loop into the bubble solution and blow.

 

How to Make Bubbles……

Children love to blow bubbles and summertime is a great time for this outdoor science activity.  There are many recipes out there for making your own bubbles.  They are economical and really easy to do.  Just choose one that keeps your children’s safety in mind.

Basic Homemade Bubbles 

1 cup water

1 Tablespoon dishwashing liquid

Combine the water and dishwashing liquid in a cup, bottle or dish.  Stir gently and thoroughly to combine. Dip your bubble wand and get started with some fun!

Bubble Recipe

1 cup dish detergent liquid                                                

8 cups water

1 cup corn syrup

Mix all ingredients together.  Store in a closed container.                                                                  This bubble solution stores well.

Big Bubble Solution – makes it easy to blow really large bubbles.

3/4 cup liquid dishwashing detergent

1/4 cup glycerin  (can be found at drugstores)

1/2 gallon water

Mix all ingredients and pour into a shallow pan.  Excess solution can be stored in a sealed container. This solution works best it if is allowed to set for several days before use.

The Art and Science of Bubbles

American Cleaning Institute  has great resources for you to use.  Visit their website for recipes, riddles, science activities and more.  You can also make your own mini-book.

http://www.cleaninginstitute.org/clean_living/art__science_of_bubbles.aspx