Blow Bubbles With a Pipe Cleaner Wand
Find out how to make bubble wands using pipe cleaners — it's a fun and inexpensive way to have fun! Plus, homemade bubble wands hold more solution and make bigger bubbles than commercial ones!
Materials
How to Make the Bubble Solution
Make homemade bubble solution by mixing 1 cup liquid detergent, 1 cup glycerin and 3 cups water.
Mix in a bowl and set aside.
How to Make the Bubble Wands
Start by deciding what shapes you'll make your bubble wands, such as hearts or ovals.
Use your forefingers to form the shape at one end of the pipe cleaner, leaving a little extra bit to wrap around the body of the pipe cleaner in order to keep the shape. The bigger the shape, the bigger the bubbles!
String on beads for decoration.
When all your beads are on the pipe cleaner, twist the end of the pipe cleaner to keep them from falling off.
Take your finished bubble blower and dip it in the homemade bubble solution. Have fun bubble blowing!
MaryLea Harris is a mother of two and a former elementary art teacher to more than 500 students. She lives in the DC metro area, where she likes to create, play and explore with her kids. MaryLea shares their adventures and more than 600 "craftivities" on her blog, Pink and Green Mama. Bring a smock!