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Giant Bubble Solution

An easy-to-make solution that creates enormous bubbles for hours of outdoor fun.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 gallon
Course: Activity
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 1 cup dish soap preferably a concentrated formula
  • 1 cup corn syrup
  • 3 cups water distilled is best

Equipment

  • Large mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Stirring utensil
  • Bubble wands or homemade wands
  • Storage container

Method
 

  1. Gather all ingredients and equipment on a clean workspace.
  2. Pour 1 cup of dish soap into the large mixing bowl.
  3. Add 1 cup of corn syrup to the bowl.
  4. Slowly pour in 3 cups of distilled water while gently stirring for about 2 minutes to avoid foam.
  5. Stir the mixture until fully combined with no clumps, about 1 minute.
  6. Let the solution sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours or overnight to improve bubble strength.
  7. Prepare your bubble wands or homemade wands by shaping string and straws into loops.
  8. Dip the wand into the solution and slowly lift it out, then gently wave or blow to create giant bubbles.

Notes

Store leftover solution in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks and gently stir before reuse.