Bubble Recipe

Ever wonder why Science World’s bubbles are thicker, bouncier and more amazing than the rest? It isn’t a secret; it’s science! Check out our very own bubble recipes.

All-Purpose Bubble Solution

This solution is great for most bubble tricks, activities, and experiments.

1 part water to 1 part Johnson’s Baby Shampoo
glycerine*

Johnson’s Baby Shampoo produces much better bubbles than any of the dish detergents we tried. Mix the ingredients gently and let the solution stand for a couple of hours.

Bouncy Bubble Solution

You can bounce these bubbles off your clothes!

1 package unflavoured gelatin (e.g. Knox brand)
250 ml (1 cup) hot water (just boiled)
50–70 ml glycerine*
250 ml Johnson’s Baby Shampoo

Dissolve the gelatin in the hot water. Add the shampoo and glycerine. Stir gently. This solution will gel as it cools. Reheat it carefully in the microwave (about two minutes).

Thick Bubble Solution

This goopy solution makes bubbles strong enough to withstand a puff of air.

2.5 to 3 parts Johnson’s baby shampoo to 1 part water
glycerine*

When you make a bubble with this solution, try puffing at it to make a bubble inside a bubble.

*About glycerine

What does the glycerine do?

Glycerine helps soap bubbles hold water, so that they last longer. It’s very helpful if you’re doing bubble tricks, but less important if you’re mixing up a bucket of bubble solution for preschoolers to mess about with.

Where do I get glycerine?

Most pharmacies carry glycerine. You’ll only need a small bottle.

How much glycerine should I use?

We’re not precise about it. Try 1–3 teaspoons for about a litre of bubble solution.

Comments

0 #5 How??? — Melinda 2012-02-11 15:38

so cool!! how do u guys make that!!

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+2 #4 To answer your question... — Symonne 2011-08-12 21:05

Quoting keilynn:

i want to make a liter of thick bubbles for my son. how much is 3 parts baby shampoo to 1 part water? is it 3 cups shampoo to 1 cup water? and how much glycerin do i use for 1 liter?

"Part" simply refers to equal amount of each. It's any measurement you want it to be. For example, if it was 2 parts soap to 1 part water, you would just make sure to add double the soap to the amount of water you use. If it said 11:2, you would use 11 units of soap for every 2 units of water. Units can be any measurement you want, as long as they are the same value throughout the recipe.

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0 #3 Program Developer - Science World — Brian Anderson 2011-05-16 09:38

Hi Keilynn
For the Thick Bubble solution you should use 3 parts of shampoo for every 1 part of water. If you are looking to make a total of 1 litre of solution,3 cups of shampoo to 1 cup of water should do it (1 cup = 250 ml). For 1 litre of thick solution, start with 1 teaspoon of glycerine and add a teaspoon at a time until the bubbles seem to be lasting for 10 seconds or more without popping

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0 #2 thick bubbles — keilynn 2011-05-12 08:37

i want to make a liter of thick bubbles for my son. how much is 3 parts baby shampoo to 1 part water? is it 3 cups shampoo to 1 cup water? and how much glycerin do i use for 1 liter?

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