To make bubbles at home, you can create a simple bubble solution with the following steps and ingredients:
Basic Bubble Solution Recipe
- Pour 1.5 cups of water into a large cup or container.
- Add 1/2 cup of liquid dish soap (brands like Dawn or Joy work well).
- Add 2 teaspoons of sugar or corn syrup to strengthen the bubbles.
- Gently stir the mixture to combine without creating foam or suds.
- Let the solution sit for a few hours or overnight for best results, allowing the ingredients to blend well
Tips for Better Bubbles
- Use a soap-to-water ratio of about 1:4 for optimal bubble formation.
- Adding glycerin or corn syrup helps make bubbles last longer and become bigger.
- Stir gently to avoid foam, which can weaken bubbles.
- Use warm or room temperature water, not hot.
- Use clean bubble wands or homemade tools like loops of string or wire to blow bubbles
Simple 3-Ingredient Recipe Example
- 1 cup room temperature water
- 1/2 cup liquid dish soap
- 2 tablespoons sugar dissolved in 1/2 cup hot water (simple syrup)
Mix all together carefully and enjoy
This homemade bubble solution can be used with any bubble wand or even your hands to create fun, lasting bubbles
