Bubble Recipe

Want to make mega bubbles? Well follow this easy bubble recipe and you will be blowing really cool bubbles!

Bubbles are a great way of keeping a large bunch of kids amused so are perfect for a kids birthday party. Definitely do this activity outdoors to avoid mess and staining of floors and furniture.

The secret ingredient for big, strong bubbles is.........GLYCERIN.

What is Glycerin?.....Glycerin is a thick, clear, sticky and sweet tasting liquid. You will often see it as an ingredient in homemade cosmetic beauty products such as face cream and soap but it is also widely used in cooking. I use it when making icing for our Christmas cake as it stops the icing going hard. You can buy glycerin in most drug stores.

Bubble recipe ingredients

Washing up liquid - 1 part (many people recommend Joy or Dawn dish detergent)
Soft tap water/ Distilled Water - 15 parts
Glycerin - 1/4 part (available from drug stores)
Large plastic container
Metal coat hanger

Making your bubble mix

Gently mix all the liquid ingredients in the plastic container.
Leave it for a couple of hours at least. The longer it sits the better the bubbles!
Create a bubble wand out of the metal coat hanger by bending it into the shape you want (circle, triangle, square) and allowing for a long piece to be the handle.
Dip your bubble wand into your bubble mix, remove it and allow any excess mix to drip back into the container. Slowly move the wand through the air in front of you and watch a bubble emerge!

Tip: Your bubbles will last longer if the air is moist. One way to create moist air is to spray water gently in the air using a plant spray bottle.