Download Article Download Article Blowing bubbles is such an easy and classic way to have fun in the sun. What if you don’t have any storebought bubble solution on hand, though? You’re in luck—with just a few household ingredients, you can whip up your very own batch. We’ve included a couple of recipes for you to try, along with some simple, homemade bubble wands that you can make or find around your home. In just a few minutes, you’ll be ready to have plenty of homemade fun! Ingredients 6 c 1,400 mL of distilled or tap water 1 c 240 mL of liquid dish soap 1 US tbsp 15 mL of glycerin 1⁄4 c 59 mL of corn syrup optional 1 tbsp g of extra-fine white sugar 2 US tbsp 30 mL of liquid dish soap 1 c 240 mL of tap water 1 Combine distilled water, dish soap, and glycerin to make a simple bubble solution. Pour 6 c 1,400 mL of distilled water into a really big container, along with 1 c 240 mL of liquid dish soap. Thoroughly stir both of these ingredients together and add in 1 US tbsp 15 mL of glycerin. Mix everything together until the solution is completely stirred up.[1] Glycerin makes your bubbles more sturdy and durable.[2] The distilled water also helps make higher-quality bubbles, but you can use tap water if you don’t have any on hand. If you don’t have any glycerin lying around, use 1⁄4 c 59 mL of corn syrup instead. Check the label of your liquid dish soap as you mix all of your ingredients together. If it says “Ultra,” add in 2 US tbsp 30 mL of glycerin or 1⁄2 c 120 mL of corn syrup.[3] 2Let the glycerin mixture rest overnight to make your bubbles even more long-lasting. Secure a lid on top of your bubble solution and leave it be until the next day. You don’t have to do this if you’re in a rush, though—you can still blow lots of great bubbles without having to wait![4] Advertisement 3 Mix white sugar, dish soap, and water together to make a glycerin-free bubble solution. Pour 1 c 240 mL of water into a bowl or container, along with 2 US tbsp 30 mL of liquid dish soap. Then, add 1 tbsp g of extra-fine white sugar. Stir everything together until the sugar completely dissolves into the solution. Your bubble mixture is now ready to go![5] The sugar binds to the water and helps keep it from evaporating as quickly. Advertisement 1 Create classic bubbles with a homemade pipe cleaner bubble wand. Bend and twist one end of a pipe cleaner so it resembles a circular bubble wand. If you’re feeling extra creative, twist your pipe cleaner into fun shapes, like stars, triangles, or squares. Simply dip the pipe cleaner into the bubble solution, blow through the opening, and watch the bubbles float away![6] For plenty of old-school fun, use some plastic bubble wands instead. 2Blow lots of tiny bubbles with a drinking straw. Dunk one end of a plastic straw into your bubble solution. Then, lift up your straw and blow through it almost like you’re making a spitball. The straw’s small opening will create lots of fun, tiny bubbles.[7] 3 Make big, chunky bubbles with a plastic funnel. Dip the large, rounded end of a plastic funnel into your homemade bubble solution. Then, blow through the thin end of the funnel to make a big bubble.[8] If you don’t have a funnel on hand, make your own by slicing off the tapered end of a soda bottle. You can also cut a hole in the bottle of a plastic cup and create bubbles by blowing through the opening. 4 Create huge bubbles with a bubble wand made of cotton string and straws. Measure and cut 2 plastic drinking straws so they’re each 6 in 15 cm long. Then, loop and knot a 30 in 76 cm section of cotton string through both of the straws, creating a large, rectangular shape. As a finishing touch, make “handles” by slipping 2 more straws into the ends of the existing straws.[9] To make giant bubbles, dip the big bubble wand into a large, shallow basin of bubble solution. Then, lift the wand out of the bubble mixture and slowly separate the handles so the string is stretched out. This gradual movement creates a really big bubble. A plastic-coated wire clothes hanger can also make super big bubbles.[10] Advertisement Add New Question Question Other than bubble wands, what else can I use to blow bubbles? Bend a small wire hanger into a circle or whatever shape works best for you to blow bubbles. This can be really fun if you want to make really large bubbles. Question Why did my bubble solution go flat? Maybe it is because you have left the solution in the open air for too long, or the ingredients are old and they would expire/spoil soon. If you are using store-bought solution, then maybe the solution is old, so you could throw it away. If you made it yourself, then maybe the reason would be the liquid soap is old. Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement Dump any leftover bubble solution down your sink drain. If you’d like to make more bubbles in the future, simply whip up another batch of homemade solution.[11] Invent some fun and imaginative games to play with your bubbles! For example, you can have a contest to see who can blow the most bubbles, whose bubble is the biggest, who can pop the most bubbles, and whose bubbles last the longest. Thanks for submitting a tip for review! Advertisement Be careful whenever you pop your bubbles! The burst bubbles may irritate sensitive skin or the areas around your eyes. Advertisement Things You’ll Need References About This Article Article SummaryXTo make bubbles, start by buying a bubble solution from a toy store or make your own by mixing 1 part soap with 4 parts water in a jar or bowl. You can buy a bubble wand or make your own with a pipe cleaner, straw, or a slotted spoon. Next, find an open area where you can blow your bubbles. Then, dip the wand in the bubble solution, hold the wand up to your mouth, and gently blow. You can blow faster to make lots of tiny bubbles, or slower to make bigger bubbles! If you want to learn how to turn a wire hanger into a bubble wand to make huge bubbles, keep reading the article! Did this summary help you? Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 186,720 times. Reader Success Stories "So cool." If you buy through links on our site, we may earn a commission. Did this article help you?