| So, you want to become an expert "bubbleologist"? | | | | 1 cup dishwashing Joy or Dawn detergent |
| These super bubble recipes and homemade bubble | | | | 1 gallon water |
| wands will make you an expert at creating big, | | | | 1 tblsps. glycerin |
| beautiful bubbles. A great activity for kids parties or | | | | Basic Bubbles III |
| anytime. | | | | 1/4 cup liquid Joy or Dawn dishwashing detergent |
| Bubble solutions contain a few simple ingredients | | | | 3/4 cup water |
| which can be found at home or in your local | | | | 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup |
| supermarket or pharmacy. You will need liquid | | | | BEST BUBBLE WANDS |
| dishwashing detergent. The more expensive ones like | | | | Try these easy innovative bubble wands for more |
| Joy or Dawn work best. Mix with water then add | | | | bubble-making fun. Remember: Your bubble will be |
| either light corn syrup or glycerin. | | | | round, no matter what shape bubble wand you use! |
| Glycerin is preferable because it makes stronger | | | | *Bend the opening of a coat hanger into a large circle |
| bubbles and doesn't attract flying insects like the | | | | *Green plastic baskets strawberries come in |
| sweet syrup will. The majority of bubble solutions will | | | | *Tuna can with both ends cut out (careful of sharp |
| include these three ingredients in varying amounts. | | | | edges) |
| Experiment during your play time to see what works | | | | *Fly swatters with holes |
| best for you. Weather conditions and other factors | | | | *Covers of yogurt containers with the center cut out |
| also play a role in the success of your bubble-making. | | | | *Make a Straw and String Wand: Take two straws |
| When you have perfected your very own bubble | | | | and run a length of cotton string through both. Tie |
| blend, you can add tempera paint or food coloring for | | | | and hide the knot inside one of the straws. To make |
| more colorful bubbles, if desired. These are best used | | | | a giant bubble, hold the straws in each hand and |
| outside as staining is possible. | | | | draw apart to make a rectangle. Dip in bubble mix |
| Here are a few bubble recipes to get you going: | | | | and gently stroke through the air.. |
| Basic Bubbles I | | | | EASY BUBBLE BOTTLE HOLDER |
| ½ cup Joy or Dawn dishwashing detergent | | | | Cut a hole in the bottom of a plastic margarine tub. |
| 4 ½ cups water 3 to 4 tblsps. glycerin | | | | Replace the lid. Insert bottle of bubbles to help |
| Basic Bubbles II | | | | prevent spills. |