You can buy glycerin at craft stores or from a pharmacy. [2] X Research source You can use light corn syrup instead of glycerin. [3] X Research source
It is best to keep your solution in a clean jar with a lid. [6] X Research source If you are replacing the glycerin with corn syrup, you will need to adjust your ratios. Use 1/4 cup of light corn syrup for each tablespoon of glycerin. [7] X Research source For best results, let the solution sit overnight. [8] X Research source
Soap helps the water to form a bubble by stabilizing the water molecules. Increasing the amount of soap in your solution may yield a stronger bubble. However, too much soap could cause the bubbles to collapse. Glycerin and corn syrup help create a “skin” for the bubbles, helping them last longer. [11] X Research source
You can also bend your pipe cleaners into various shapes. While your bubbles will always turn into a sphere, the shapes are a good way to personalize your wand. [13] X Research source You can use the same method to make a wand from a plastic coated wire hanger. You may have to use wire cutters to cut the hanger to a manageable size. [14] X Research source
Use the empty rings from a 6-pack of soda to make six bubbles at once. Just dip the rings in your bubble container and pull them through the air. Look for old containers with plastic lids. Cut the centers out of the lids and tack them onto a handle for a makeshift wand. [16] X Research source Cookie cutters can also double as bubble wands. [17] X Research source
Use toothpicks to form the straight edges of your shape, and clay to form the angles. Dip your 3D shape into the bubble solution and pull it through the air to see some interesting bubble shapes.
Some solutions call for personal lubricants, such as KY Jelly, to give the bubbles more elasticity. You can use glycerin in place of the lubricant, but your bubbles may not be as large. [19] X Research source
Let the mixture sit for one hour, uncovered. You may need to stir it every now and then to make sure the cornstarch is completely dissolved. [21] X Research source Mix 2. 5 to 3 oz of personal lubricant in 1 cup of warm water. Dissolve the lubricant completely and add it to your bubble mix. [22] X Research source You may find a layer of cornstarch at the bottom of your mixture, even after you have made some bubbles. This settling is natural, and shouldn’t affect your bubbles. [23] X Research source
Thread the yarn through both drinking straws and tie the two ends together. Pull the straws apart until you have a “hoop” with the straws acting as handles. [26] X Research source You can also use a wire hanger to make a giant bubble wand. Simply unfold the wire hanger and bend it into a loop. [27] X Research source
Keep your arms high, and make sure you can see a film of bubble solution in your wand. Let the air move through your wand to create the bubbles. [29] X Research source
