Here are some of the best homemade bubble solution recipes, along with their ingredients and tips:
- Basic Homemade Bubbles Recipe
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon dishwashing liquid (Dawn is recommended)
- Tear-Free Bubble Solution
- 1/4 cup tear-free baby shampoo
- 3/4 cup water
- 3 tablespoons light corn syrup
- Sugar Bubble Solution
- 3 cups warm water
- 4 teaspoons sugar
- 1 cup dish soap
- Non-Toxic Homemade Bubbles
- 1/4 cup natural dish soap
- 1 tsp glycerin
- 1 cup filtered water
- 5-10 drops natural food coloring (optional)
- 5 drops lavender essential oil (optional)
- Homemade Giant Bubbles
- 6 cups water (distilled is best but tap water is fine)
- 1/2 cup blue Dawn dish detergent
Tips for making the best homemade bubble solution:
- Glycerin helps soap bubbles hold water, so that they last longer. However, too much glycerin makes your solution too heavy and sticky to make good bubbles.
- Soft water is good for bubbles, while hard water is bad for bubbles. If you live in an area with hard water and are having difficulties making good bubbles, try using distilled water.
- Johnsons baby shampoo produces better bubbles than any of the dish soaps tested, but Dawn dishwashing liquid (blue) was also a good choice.
- Store all of the homemade mixtures in an airtight, labeled container. Many of these mixtures actually get better with age.
- Adding sugar, corn syrup, or starch to the mixture can make the bubbles thicker and longer-lasting.
- Adding food coloring or essential oils can make the bubbles more interesting.
Overall, there are many different homemade bubble solution recipes to choose from, and the best one for you will depend on your preferences and the ingredients you have on hand.
