Bubbles recipe
By RobinJ
@RobinJ (2501)
Canada
April 29, 2007 2:13pm CST
Hi every one do you know what the recipe for bubble stuff is My granddaughter will be coming over quite often during the summer and she loves to use the big bubble wand, the stuff that is sold in the 64 0z bottle is crap . I know there is a formula that calls for water dish soap and glycerin, does any one have it I would really appreciate it We call it our grandma and granddaughter bubble therapy.
Thanks a lot.
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4 responses
@tnaber65 (28)
• United States
29 Apr 07
I think this is the recipe you are looking for:
1/2 cup Dawn or Joy
4 1/2 cups water
3 or 4 tablespoons glycerin
My daughter is 13 and still likes to make bubbles every now and then. We have a 'silly day' a couple of times a year where we let loose and have a lot of fun acting like little kids.
@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
29 Apr 07
Thank you this sounds about right I knew the ingredients and had no idea what the proportions were. as well I can't remember why the glycerin was necessary but I know that it is and you get real good long lasting bubbles. We thank you Aubrey age 6 and Robin age 64. Never to old for bubbles
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@terilee79720 (3621)
• United States
29 Apr 07
Isn't it just dish soap and water Robin? I think Joy was the one my mother always used to use.
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@creativedreamweaver (7297)
• United States
29 Apr 07
This is the one I used to use when the kids were little...but I don't remember it having corn syrup.
I used to love to do homemade play-do with the kids too. Enjoy your grandaughter. I like that you call it therapy, that's awesome.
Bubbles
Ingredients :
1 c. lemon dishwashing liquid
1 tsp. glycerin
1 c. white corn syrup
5 c. water
Preparation :
Mix all ingredients well. Can be used right away, but better if allowed to
set overnight.
This one I found at:
http://www.exploratorium.edu/ronh/bubbles/formulae.html
2/3 cup Joy dishwashing soap
1 gallon water
2 to 3 tablespoons of glycerine (available at the pharmacy or chemical supply house.)
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@RobinJ (2501)
• Canada
29 Apr 07
Thank you I remember one with corn syrup in it as well but was told do not ever use around cars at it is awful to try and was off. Also I think it would attract wasps and bees. and my Granddaughter has an alergy towards the sting of one of them I am not sure wich si I will go with the notn syrup one Thank you for doing the research for me.
Regards Robin
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@tinamwhite (3252)
• United States
29 Apr 07
My 4 yr.old and my grandchildren also love bubbles very much...I am sory that I do not have a recipe for this....but I will anxiously watching this post to see if anybody else does...
