[Handmade Bubbles] Easy to Prepare! Fun Ideas You Can Play with Right Away
Soap bubbles floating and drifting on the wind.
Their iridescent shimmer is, of course, fascinating for children, and even for adults it feels dreamy and magical.
This time, we’re highlighting some DIY ideas for soap bubbles! By adding a little twist to the bubble solution or the tools you use, we’ll show you ways to enjoy unique bubbles that are a bit different from the classic method of blowing through a wand.
When playing with small children, please be careful to ensure they don’t accidentally inhale the solution.
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[Handmade Soap Bubbles] Easy to Prepare! Recommended Ideas You Can Play with Right Away (1–10)
Unbreakable soap bubbles
When we think of soap bubbles, they’re often described as symbols of things that are fragile and easily broken.
Here, however, we’ll introduce a way to make bubbles that are surprisingly hard to pop.
You only need three ingredients: water, a neutral dish detergent, and liquid laundry starch—the laundry starch really does the trick! Adding it not only makes the bubbles more durable, but also makes it easier to create large bubbles.
Try experimenting with different ratios to find the bubble solution that’s best for you and most resistant to popping.
Giant soap bubbles with wire and a racket
A bubble-making contraption that looks like a popular donut from a certain donut shop.
This one is made from a racket handle and wire.
The construction is a bit complex, but it’s sturdy, has a wide surface, and can make a lot of bubbles at once.
If you wrap cotton cloth—like bandages or a sports support—around the wire, the bubble solution adheres better and lasts longer.
It also seems easy and fun to make in shapes other than a circle, so try out different designs!
Soap bubbles with a uchiwa fan
Those plastic uchiwa fans you often get handed out on the street can be turned into bubble wands by peeling off the paper on the front.
If you not only remove the paper but also make slits along the ribs and around the outer frame, the bubbles will release more easily.
Rubbing the surface with sandpaper helps the bubble solution stay on the fan’s ribs, letting you enjoy bubbles for a longer time.
Try making bubbles with everyday items—you should give it a go at least once!
Handmade Soap Bubbles: Easy Prep! Fun Ideas You Can Play with Right Away (11–20)
Bubble wand
For those who want to make bubbles with a unique tool, I also recommend a bubble rod.
It’s an item where a piece of yarn is stretched between two sticks, and another piece of yarn is woven through it in a zigzag pattern.
Dip it into bubble solution and lift it up, and you can make as many bubbles as there are gaps formed between the yarns.
You can even make a slightly larger version and have two people lift it together.
It’s easy to make, so I encourage you to give it a try.
Using plenty of bubble solution makes it easier to get good results.
Soap bubbles made with pipe cleaners
Like a magic wand! Let’s make a cute item that makes blowing bubbles even more fun.
First, prepare a cookie cutter in your favorite shape.
Shape a pipe cleaner along the cutter and twist it to secure.
Next, thread a few beads of your choice onto the lower part of the pipe cleaner.
Twist the tip into a small loop so the beads won’t fall off, and you’re done! The steps are simple and exciting, so try making them with your kids or friends and use them for your bubble play.
Giant soap bubble
It’s an idea that everyone has probably admired at least once: giant soap bubbles.
First, prepare a large container and mix in water, cornstarch, and dish soap.
Once it’s ready, tie a string to a couple of sticks to make your bubble wand.
Then head to an open space and have fun.
If you move the wand while it’s coated with the bubble solution, you should be able to create a long, horizontal bubble.
It can be exciting to challenge yourselves to see how big a bubble you can make.
By the way, depending on how you move the wand, you can also make smaller bubbles.
Sugar-filled soap bubbles
Let’s make and play with sugar-infused soap bubbles that are hard to pop! Sugar has a hydrophilic property, which means it holds onto water molecules and won’t let them go.
This time, we’ll introduce a bubble solution that takes advantage of that property.
Stir 48 g of sugar into 100 ml of boiling water until it’s completely dissolved.
Next, add 50 ml of liquid laundry starch and 10 ml of dish soap, and gently stir without creating foam.
Let it cool thoroughly, and your bubble solution is ready! Grab a straw or similar tool and give it a try.
Everyone can watch closely as the bubbles stick to various surfaces—like the ground, plants, and more—without popping!