Summertime is here and homemade bubbles make the perfect outside fun for kids, this Glow in the Dark bubbles recipe is perfect for blowing bubbles at night! This recipe is super easy After making the homemade bubbles, kids will have hours of fun bubble making outside.
Homemade Glow in the Bubble Recipe
Glow-in-the-dark bubbles are a blast for both kids and parents! If the kids love bubbles and they love glow sticks then they will love this homemade glow in the dark bubbles recipe.
Using simple ingredients that you probably have at home and Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder you can make this glow in the dark bubbles solution that will have the kids spending hours outside having fun blowing bubbles.
The kids will love the glowing effect the bubbles have when they are blowing them at night.
When making glow in the dark bubbles, kids must have adult supervision and wear protective gloves when mixing the bubble solution.
How to Use Homemade Bubbles
You can use store-bought bubble wands, or homemade bubble wands to make bubbles. Dip your bubble wand into the solution, making sure the wand is fully coated. Slowly and gently blow through the wand or wave it through the air to create bubbles.
What Makes the Bubbles Glow
For this homemade bubbles recipe you will use Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder. To change the color of the bubble you need to use a different color Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder.
How do I change the color of the bubbles?
To change the color of bubbles all you have to do is use a different color Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder. You can make different colors of bubbles using different pigment colors and have the kids blow bubbles in different colors at the same time.
Can I use Glow Sticks instead of Pigment Powder For Glow in the Dark DIY Bubbles?
Yes. If you have glow sticks on hand, you can use the glow stick liquid instead of pigment powder. Bend the glow sticks until you hear them crack and the liquid inside starts to glow. Then using a pair of scissors, carefully cut the ends of the glow sticks over the container with the bubble solution. Pour the glowing solution into the bubble mixture and mix well.
What Can Kids Use as Bubble Wands?
If you don’t have bubble wands on hand the first time you are making homemade bubbles that is not a worry! There are many things around the house that you can use to have fun with this DIY bubble solution! You will have different types and shapes of bubbles depending on what you pick.
Pipe Cleaner Wands. Shape colorful pipe cleaners into different forms like hearts and stars.
Straw and String Wand. Attach a piece of string to the ends of two straws, forming a triangle shape. Dip the string triangle into the bubble solution and blow through one of the straws to create a giant bubble shape.
Cookie Cutter Wands. Grab some cookie cutters in various shapes, such as circles, flowers, or butterflies. Dip the cookie cutter into the bubble solution and blow through the opening for bubbles that take on charming shapes.
Bubble Snake Maker. Repurpose an old plastic water bottle by cutting off the bottom. Then, slip an old sock or a cloth tube over the cut end of the bottle. Dip the sock or cloth into the bubble solution and blow through the bottle’s spout to create a long, bubbly snake.
Nature-Inspired Wands. Head outdoors and collect sticks, leaves, or flowers. Attach them together using rubber bands or twine to create whimsical wands that add a touch of nature’s beauty to your bubbles.
Straw Cluster Wand. Gather several straws and bundle them together with a rubber band or tape. Dip the cluster into the bubble solution and blow through the ends to create a cluster of smaller bubbles.
Ribbon Wands. Tie colorful ribbons to the end of a stick or a dowel rod. Dip the ribbons into the bubble solution and twirl the wand to create a dazzling display of ribbon-filled bubbles.
Bubble Glove. Put on a latex or plastic glove and dip the fingers into the bubble solution. Wave your hand gently in the air to create tiny bubbles on each fingertip.
Giant Bubble Wand. Construct a large hoop-shaped wand using a hula hoop or bendable wire. Dip the hoop into a large bucket of bubble solution and run with it to create larger bubbles that will leave everyone in awe.
Straws and String. Thread a piece of string through two straws and tie the ends. Use the straws as handles and dip the string loop into the DIY bubbles solution.
What is the best dishwashing liquid to use?
For this bubble recipe, you want to use the Blue Dawn dish soap. For our homemade bubble recipe, the brand of dish soap doesn’t matter, for the glow in the dark bubbles the brand is important.
How to See Glow in the Dark Bubbles during the daytime.
If you are planning on doing glow in the dark bubbles inside for a party or just for some fun, turn off the lights and turn on a black light or get some blacklight flashlights and then blow the bubbles. Having the blacklight on while a room is dark will make it so you can see the bubbles glowing.
How to Store DIY Glow in the Dark Bubbles
These bubbles are best used right away as they don’t store well.
Glow in The Dark Bubbles Ingredients
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Blue Dawn Dish Soap
- 2 tsp Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder
How to Make Glow in The Dark Bubbles
In a large bowl add the sugar and dish soap, stirring well to dissolve the sugar completely.
Add the water 1 cup at a time, stirring well until mixed completely.
Add the pigment powder and stir until combined.
Next, gently mix the light corn syrup until the soap mixture and corn syrup are well combined.
Place in a jar or cup and start blowing bubbles.
Glow in The Dark Bubbles
Ingredients
- 4 cups warm water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup Blue Dawn Dish Soap
- 2 tsp Glow in the Dark Pigment Powder
Instructions
- in a large bowl add the sugar and dish soap, stirring well to dissolve the sugar completely.
- Add the water 1 cup at a time, stirring well until mixed completely.
- Add the pigment powder and stir until combined.
- Next, gently mix the light corn syrup until the soap mixture and corn syrup are well combined.
- Place in a jar or cup and start blowing bubbles.
