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• Steps
• Method 1 of 3: Blowing Small Bubbles
• Method 2 of 3: Blowing Giant Bubbles
• Method 3 of 3: Playing Bubble Games
• Tips
• What do you need

Bubbles add fun to any outdoor event - especially if the wind blows, taking them high into the sky ... You can buy or make a soap solution yourself; the choice of sticks is also yours: large - for giant bubbles, small - for more modest bubbles. If you are anxious to learn how to inflate shiny bright bubbles, skip to the first step.

Steps

Method 1 of 3: Blowing Small Bubbles

1. 1 Prepare a soapy liquid. If you have a bottle of bubble liquid, then you are ready to go. If you don't have one at hand, you can easily prepare it yourself with the help of several home remedies. You can use any liquid soap for the soap base, and adding cornstarch will give the bubbles strength. Mix the following ingredients in a bottle or saucer:
   • 1/4 cup (60 ml) liquid soap or dishwashing detergent.
   • 1 glass of water (250 ml)
   • 1 teaspoon cornstarch
2. 2 Find a wand. Purchased bubble liquids come with an inflating stick, but if you make the solution yourself, you will need to make a stick. Here's a lot of creativity. A stick can be made (cut, twisted, sculpted) from anything that has a hole through which you can blow. Look for one of the following (you can easily turn these items into a wand):
   • Wire hook for dipping Easter eggs into paint. This device is rarely found on the domestic market, but it is often found in Easter egg dyeing kits, bought, for example, on e-bay. This small wire tool (essentially a ring on a stick) has both an inflating hole and a handle to hold it - perfect for making bubbles.
   • Pipe cleaning brush. Simply bend one end of the brush into a ring and secure it around the shaft.
   • Plastic straw. Bend one end of the straw into a ring and tape it on.
   • Spoon spoon. You can dip a spoon in soapy water and blow many tiny bubbles out of it at once.
   • Any other object that can be bent into a ring. If there is a hole, you can blow bubbles through it!
3. 3 Dip the stick in the soapy water. The liquid should stretch in the hole, forming a film. If you take a closer look, you will see curls of multi-colored soap on the film. The film should come out thick enough not to burst and stay on the hole for a few seconds until you inflate the bubble.
   • If the soapy film breaks immediately after removing the stick from the liquid, add more cornstarch to make the film thicker. You can add egg white for a similar effect.
4. 4 Bring your wand to your lips and blow. Blow straight into the middle of the stick ring. A gentle, gentle stream of air will begin to pull the film outward until it forms a sphere and detaches. Congratulations, you just made a bubble! Experiment with different inflation techniques and observe how the force of your breath affects the creation of bubbles.
   • If you continue to blow after the first bubble has separated from the stick, you may find that there is still enough solution on it for a few more. As long as you get bubbles, keep blowing.
   • Try to inflate a large bubble with a very slow stream of air, directing it to the very center of the ring.

Method 2 of 3: Blowing Giant Bubbles

1. 1 Prepare an extra strong solution. Since the giant bubble must be strong (otherwise it will burst), you will need a soapy solution with an extra dose of starch or other thickener. Prepare a large batch of the solution with the following ingredients:
   • 1 glass of liquid soap (250 ml)
   • 4 glasses of water (1 liter)
   • 1/2 cup (125 ml) cornstarch
2. 2 Make a giant inflating stick. To create giant bubbles, you need a large stick with a mesh around the ring. This will allow the bubbles to grow to a huge size and not burst. You can buy a large stick from the store, and to make it yourself, do the following:
   • Take a wire hanger and fold it into a ring shape.
   • Place a fine wire mesh around the ring, such as the one used for chicken pens. Use pliers to bend and secure the mesh.
   • You can also use a cloth net or a piece of fishing nets. Make sure the ends are securely attached around the ring of the stick.
3. 3 Pour the liquid into a shallow tray (or baking sheet). Since the large ring will not fit in the bottle, you will need to find a shallow tray and pour the liquid into it. You can also use a high-rimmed baking tray or other small utensils.
4. 4 Dip the ring and sweep it through the air. Dip the ring of the stick into the liquid so that both the stick and the net are completely covered with soapy water. Raise the stick slowly and sweep it through the air. You should see a huge wavy bubble emerging from the ring. Help him separate from the stick by continuing to move it through the air.
   • Making big bubbles takes experience. Large bubbles tend to burst more strongly than small ones. Do not give up!
   • Experiment by trying to fit small objects into the bubble. Try placing a speck, petal, or other small, light object in the liquid and see if it can float in the bubble.

Method 3 of 3: Playing Bubble Games

1. 1 Compete for who can blow more bubbles. Now that you know how to blow bubbles, you can play fun games with your friends. Give each one a stick and see who can make the most bubbles in one blow. Remember that a steady, even flow of air will provide you with more bubbles than a strong, sharp swing!
2. 2 See who can create the biggest bubble. This is another fun game that you can keep your friends busy with. Do a simultaneous start and see who can inflate the biggest bubble with a small stick. If during the game someone is sitting out, ask him to take a picture of you!
3. 3 See who can make the toughest giant bubble ever. If you've crafted a giant wand, it's fun to see whose bubble lasts longer without bursting. You can complicate the task by asking the competitors to run, put their arms in the bubble, or do flexion and extension exercises - without the bubble bursting.
4. 4 Play bubble darts. This is the same as normal darts, only much more fun! Have one person stand near the board and blow bubbles. The person throwing the darts must shoot down as many bubbles as possible, thus earning points for his team.
5. 5 Make ice bubbles. This activity is perfect for a rainy day when you feel like playing with bubbles, but there is no way to get out in the sun. Inflate the bubble and transfer it carefully to a plate. Place the plate carefully in the freezer. Check in half an hour or so - the bubble should freeze to a solid state.

Tips

• The cardboard stencil will be an original replacement for cookie cutters, and it can be easily attached to a stick for more convenient use.

What do you need

• Liquid soap
• Water
• Corn starch
• Inflating stick