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| I like to
make my own bubble solution! Although the commercial solutions made by Tootsietoy (Mr.
Bubbles), Imperial and Pustifix may be fine for general use, really big bubbles require
lots of solution which can get quite expensive. |
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Detergents:
During my world travels, I have tried hundreds of soaps and detergents as a basis for my
mixtures. The best I've found are Joy and Dawn detergents, made in the USA. Ivory and
Palmolive detergents are just ok. Since climate and other conditions vary widely, you must
use recommendations made here only as a guide. You need to experiment to get the perfect
mixture for your use. |
Additives: When
I need to make really colorful, sturdy bubbles, I add glycerine to the mix. Glycerine is
available at most drug stores, but be forwarned, it is expensive! Glycerine sold in rose
water or other solutions is pretty much worthless. A much more practical and less
expensive additive is white Karo Syrup which is available at the grocery store.
Water: Water, a key ingredient, varies widely in its quality. One bubble
solution manufacturer I know ships huge containers of water from the USA to its mixing
plant in China where water quality doesn't meet the necessary standards. Soft water is
good for bubbles. Hard water, well water, and any water containing high levels of iron is
bad for bubbles. To get the best mixture, try using distilled water which is available at
the grocery store. The tap water where I live is good so I usually use it in my mixtures.
Bubble
Formula # 1 |
Dawn Ultra or Joy Ultra |
Water
(Distilled Water Works Best) |
Glycerine or White Karo Syrup
(Optional) |
1 Part |
15 Parts |
.25 Parts |
Bubble
Formula # 2 |
Regular Dawn or Joy |
Water
(Distilled Water Works Best) |
Glycerine or White Karo Syrup
(Optional) |
1 Part |
10 Parts |
.25 Parts |
Bubble
Formula # 3 (Super Bubbles) |
Regular Dawn or Joy |
Glycerine |
White Karo Syrup |
2 Parts |
4 Parts |
1 Part |
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