Bubble soap recipe: 59 photos
FAQ
Measure 6 cups of water into your container. Then pour 1 cup of dish soap into the water. Slowly stir until the soap is mixed in, being careful to not let foam or bubbles form. Measure 1 tablespoon of glycerin or 1/4 cup of corn syrup and add it to your container.
1 cup of dish soap (the brands Joy or Dawn work best) 1/3 cup of glycerin (substitutions: 1/3 cup of honey or 1/2 cup of corn syrup) 1 empty water bottle or pop bottle and a sock for bubble caterpillars. Bubble wands—anything that can hold soap film, like a slotted spatula.
The recipe for bubble solution is six parts water to one part dish soap. The easiest way to do this is to mix 6 cups water with 1 cup dish soap. You can adjust measurements as needed (such as 3 cups water with ½ cup dish soap), but know that larger amounts will work best.
If you live in an area with hard water and are having difficulties making good bubbles, try using distilled water (available at the grocery store). Johnson's® baby shampoo produces better bubbles than any of the dish soaps we tried, Dawn® dishwashing liquid (blue) was our soap of choice.
Sugar will reduce the evaporation rate, making longer lasting bubbles. Ingredients like glycerin impact viscosity, affecting durability and weight. For such a simple toy, the science is substantial.