Q&A for How to Make Bubble Solution

In general, bubbles last longer in cooler temperatures, because the water in the skin of the bubble evaporates more slowly when it’s cold. However, it’s harder to form bubbles in really cold water, since the bubble solution doesn’t dissolve into the water as easily when it’s cold.

Mixing sugar into the bubble mix helps slow down the evaporation process. When the water that forms the skin of a bubble evaporates, it pops. This means that adding materials like sugar and glycerin, which slow evaporation, can make bubbles less fragile and longer-lasting.

Adding corn syrup won’t make your bubbles completely unpoppable, but it will make them a lot stronger. You can also handle bubbles without popping them by coating your hands (or another object, like a stick, pencil, or bubble wand) with the bubble mixture or some liquid soap.

Just one of them. So, if glycerine or corn syrup is out of reach, you can add one teaspoon on sugar or sugar syrup.

Yes, dish washing soap works great.

Dishwashing liquid or shampoo is the basic element of forming the bubble solution: the glycerin can enhance the strength of the bubble. That said, you can use sugar and corn syrup to replace glycerin.

It should be lukewarm, so that it's easier for the sugar to dissolve. Let it cool down before use. As for the sugar, it's trial and error -- find what is best for you.

You can use either glycerin or corn syrup, as both do the same job. Be careful not to add to much or else it will be to heavy for bubble formation.

No.

Many pharmacies carry it--just ask at the counter. It's actually used as a laxative, usually for children. They also sell it at craft stores with the cake decorating and candy making supplies.

No, because the solution will soak the cardboard. It will break and spill.

Yes. It said in the directions you can use a coat hanger, but wrap it in pipe cleaners.

Yes, the article said that you may use 1 teaspoon of sugar syrup as a replacement in the directions.

You can use a little water to dissolve the sugar before mixing.

It depends how much you want and what you want the quality to be like. If you add too much water, the bubbles won't really work.

Use at least a cup of water. Use a bigger contained for more bubble mix, but use more ingredients.

The choice is yours, but make sure it's liquid soap. I prefer to use dishwasher soap because it is useful and can be found in almost everyone's house.

Yes. It says in the tips section that you can substitute both dish soap and shampoo.

You can add the glycerine, sugar, or corn syrup.

Lukewarm water is neither hot nor cold. In the kitchen, lukewarm refers to liquid — usually water or milk — that's only mildly warm. As for an exact temperature for lukewarm, there's no set standard. Some believe lukewarm to be between 98° F and 105° F. Others believe lukewarm might be in the range of 80° F to 90° F.

The ratio is different depending on how much soap you use. They used one cup, but it’s really up to you.

Sure, but be aware that they will not blow out with the bubbles, they will just sit in the mixture.

Nothing, they work the same. Just don’t use too much of whichever one you use or it will be way too thick.

Glycerin is a type of oil often added to baking and skin care products. You can find small bottles of it in the baking section of a craft store. If you're unable to find any, then you may be able to use corn syrup instead.

You can use shampoo instead, just make sure that there is no alcohol in the shampoo. Alcohol will make the solution thinner and the bubbles will pop quicker.

Yes, you don't need sugar; it just strengthens the bubble.