Learn how to make bubbles that don’t pop with this strong bubble recipe! This solution for unbreakable bubbles is easy to make, and the results will surprise and delight kids and adults!
About these strong bubbles
Learning how to makesuper strong bubbles has been on our list of summer things to do for way too long!
Table of Contents
- About these strong bubbles
- How to Play with these bubbles
- How to make super strong bubbles
- Where to buy glycerin for this recipe?
- Strong bubbles FAQ
- Strong super bubble recipe (printable)
I love this post showinghow to make bubbles and this one for giant bubbles. We’ve even made bubble snakes!
We’ve done all sorts of things while taking advantage of Minnesota’s warm summers, but somehow we’ve missed this activity that combines science with fun!
You might be asking: What’s the point? What Can we do with them? I have answers for you!
That’s right. This is an ideal STEM activity, especially in warm weather.
Even better, it’s just fun! The point of this particular recipe is to make longer-lasting bubbles that are more resistant to popping.
Make it and you’ll have long lasting, bouncing bubbles that just might be unbreakable!
How to Play with these bubbles
Unbreakable bubbles are especially fun because you can do more with them than you can with atraditional solution.
Like it says in the recipe below, you should wear gloves if you want to touch them!
- Hold them in your hand.
- Bounce one or more touchable bubbles to another person, then have them bounce it back.
- See how many times two people can play catch back and forth with one or more unbreakable bubbles.
- Blow your super bubbles onto various surfaces (grass, rocks, patio furniture) and see where they last the longest.
- Juggle
- Check how unpoppable they are by testing how hard you can squeeze them.
- See how many you can hold at one time.
- Use a straw to blow a bubble. Stick the straw inside it and blow another one inside a the first one!
- Compare them to another store bought or homemade solution. How much longer do they last? Do they float higher? Do they sink faster? Do long lasting bubbles really hold their form?
How to make super strong bubbles
Scroll down for a printable recipe with instructions to guide you. It includes pictures to see how to make bubbles that don’t pop.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons dish soap. Dawn dish soap truly works the best.
- 1 tablespoonglycerin (shop now or see where to buy glycerin below)
- 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
Directions:
- Mix the water, dish soap,glycerin and corn syrup in a bowl or an empty bottle.
- Cover and let sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- Use wands, straws, bent pipe cleaners or a variety of other materials to start playing.
Where to buy glycerin for this super bubbles recipe?
Glycerin can be found in the cake decorating area of most craft stores.
If you’re near a Michaels or JoAnn, you can find it with the cake and candy-making supplies or with soap-making products.
If you want to order glycerine online you can find several options on Amazon:
- Essential Depot Kosher Vegetable Glycerin: This is Amazon’s bestselling glycerin. Reviews show that it’s the best for this kind of recipe!
- Wilton glycerin
- Now Solutions 100% pure vegetable glycerine
These are the varieties of glycerin you should look at for your own homemade recipe:
Vegetable Kosher Glycerin, 1 Quart
NOW Solutions Vegetable Glycerine, 16-Ounce
Yaley Soapsations Liquid Glycerine, 8-Ounce
Wilton Glycerin, 2 Ounces
Strong bubble recipe FAQ
Below is a list of some frequently asked questions about how to make bubbles that don’t pop. Feel free to leave a comment if you have a question that isn’t answered here.
How should I store this bubble solution?
The bubble solution will get moldy if it’s left at room temperature, so you should refrigerate it between uses.
How long will it last?
Your bubble mixture will last 5-7 days in the refrigerator. It might not last as long if you use it frequently within that time frame.
What kind of gloves should be worn when playing with bubbles?
First, you don’t need to buy special bubble gloves or mitts to play with your unbreakable, bouncing bubbles.
The best gloves for bubbles are thin stretchy gloves (like these) (we call them magic gloves) or disposable nitrile medical gloves.
There are also a few alternatives you can try if you don’t have access to stretchy or medical gloves.
Try clean cotton socks, winter mittens, fleece gloves, latex gloves or cotton gardening gloves.
Testing the different materials to see which ones work best is also a fun experiment!
Why should I wear gloves while playing with these bubbles?
Surface tension is what keeps bubbles whole. When the surface tension is broken, the bubble pops. Oils, dust and dirt on our hands will very quickly break surface tension, and gloves protect bubbles from making contact with the dirt and oils.
Be sure to pin this recipe on Pinterest to remember it and share it with your friends!
Strong super bubble recipe
Yield: 1 cup solution
How to Make Super Strong Bubbles
This super strong bubbles recipe shows how to make super bubbles to bounce, hold or juggle. A perfect activity for babies and kids, this amazing formula makes an almost unbreakable bubble that lasts a long time!
Prep Time1 minute
Active Time5 minutes
Additional Time10 minutes
Total Time16 minutes
Materials
- 1 cup distilled water
- 2 tablespoons dish soap. Dawn dish soap works the best!
- 1 tablespoonglycerin (see where to buy glycerin below)
- 1 tablespoon white corn syrup
Tools
- 1 empty bottle or jar with lid
Instructions
Pour the water, dish soap,glycerin and corn syrup in your jar.- Stir until well combined
- Cover the mixture with the lid.
- Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
- Play with your super strong bubbles!
Pour the water, dish soap,glycerin and corn syrup in your jar.
Stir until well combined
Cover the mixture with the lid.
Let the mixture sit in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
Play with your super strong bubbles!