Eco DIY: Blowing Clean Bubbles

by Raquel on July 15, 2009

blowing-clean-bubblesEver tried making your own bubble solutions, but weren’t so impressed with the results? Here’s a few tips before you start:

  • Choose the right solution: hand washing detergents work best as machine detergents contain anti-foaming agents
  • Make it green: select an eco friendly detergent
  • Let it stand: allow it to sit in an open container overnight and your bubbles will last up to two-thirds longer!
  • Keep it clean: protect your solution and wands from contaminants: dust, dirt, fingerprints, that’ll burst your bubbles, literally

Recipe 1:

  • 1/2 cup of Eco-friendly dish detergent (if your detergent is concentrate cut the amount in half)
  • 5 cups of soft water or distilled water
  • 2 tablespoons of vegetable glycerin or light corn syrup or honey (corn syrup or honey can attract bees and wasps)

via Green and Clean Mom

rsz_homemade-bubblesRecipe 2:

  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 cup liquid detergent
  • 1/4 cup Corn Syrup
  • container

via Make and Takes

Recipe 3:

  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons light karo syrup or 2 tablespoons glycerin
  • 4 tablespoons dish washing liquid

Bubble Craft:
- Jazz bubbles up by adding some liquid food colouring
- Use wire hangers, fly swats, cookie cutters, empty thread spools, straws and funnels to create bubbles
- Make coloured bubble prints
- Make bubble rope

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