| -- End Ad Box ---> | | | | 1 tblsps. glycerin |
| So, you want to become an expert | | | | Basic Bubbles III |
| "bubbleologist"? These super bubble recipes and | | | | 1/4 cup liquid Joy or Dawn dishwashing detergent |
| homemade bubble wands will make you an expert | | | | 3/4 cup water |
| at creating big, beautiful bubbles. A great activity | | | | 1 ½ tablespoons light corn syrup |
| for kids parties or anytime. | | | | BEST BUBBLE WANDS |
| Bubble solutions contain a few simple ingredients | | | | Try these easy innovative bubble wands for |
| which can be found at home or in your local | | | | more bubble-making fun. Remember: Your bubble |
| supermarket or pharmacy. You will need liquid | | | | will be round, no matter what shape bubble wand |
| dishwashing detergent. The more expensive ones | | | | you use! |
| like Joy or Dawn work best. Mix with water then | | | | *Bend the opening of a coat hanger into a large |
| add either light corn syrup or glycerin. | | | | circle |
| Glycerin is preferable because it makes stronger | | | | *Green plastic baskets strawberries come in |
| bubbles and doesn't attract flying insects like the | | | | *Tuna can with both ends cut out (careful of |
| sweet syrup will. The majority of bubble solutions | | | | sharp edges) |
| will include these three ingredients in varying | | | | *Fly swatters with holes |
| amounts. | | | | *Covers of yogurt containers with the center cut |
| Experiment during your play time to see what | | | | out |
| works best for you. Weather conditions and other | | | | *Make a Straw and String Wand: Take two |
| factors also play a role in the success of your | | | | straws and run a length of cotton string through |
| bubble-making. | | | | both. Tie and hide the knot inside one of the |
| When you have perfected your very own bubble | | | | straws. To make a giant bubble, hold the straws |
| blend, you can add tempera paint or food coloring | | | | in each hand and draw apart to make a rectangle. |
| for more colorful bubbles, if desired. These are | | | | Dip in bubble mix and gently stroke through the |
| best used outside as staining is possible. | | | | air. |
| Here are a few bubble recipes to get you going: | | | | EASY BUBBLE BOTTLE HOLDER |
| Basic Bubbles I | | | | Cut a hole in the bottom of a plastic margarine |
| ½ cup Joy or Dawn dishwashing detergent | | | | tub. Replace the lid. Insert bottle of bubbles to |
| 4 ½ cups water 3 to 4 tblsps. glycerin | | | | help prevent spills. |
| Basic Bubbles II | | | | Copyright 2005 Kids Party Paradise. All Rights |
| 1 cup dishwashing Joy or Dawn detergent | | | | Reserved. |
| 1 gallon water | | | | |