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How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

There's something especially exciting about making and popping giant bubbles. With a few simple and inexpensive materials, you can make a giant bubble wand and extra strong bubble solution. If you're having trouble finding the guar gum powder required for these specialty bubbles, this wand also works well with our other two homemade bubble recipes.

Tools and materials

  • (2) 1/2" x 36" wooden dowels
  • (1) large washing machine
  • chenille yarn
  • optional:paint
  • (1) gallon of distilled water
  • (1) heaping teaspoon guar gum powder
  • (1) heaping teaspoon baking powder
  • (2) tablespoons of alcohol
  • (1) cup dishwashing liquid

Step 1:Paint wands

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Paint the tacos a fun color and let them dry.

Step 2:Add hooks for the eyes

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

No tools required, just turn the small screw at the end of each peg.

Step 3:cut thread

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

You will need one piece about 45" long and a second piece about 70" long.

Step 4:Attach a shorter string to the wands

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Tie the shorter piece of yarn to the pegs. Use a strong knot to tie each end of the thread to one of the screw eyes.

Step 5:Attach a longer thread to sticks

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Thread one or two washers onto the longer thread, then tie each end to the screw eyes. This will create a triangle of yarn when the pegs are held open with the shorter length of yarn on top and the longer length weighed in the middle by the washer.

Step 6:Gather the bubble ingredients

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Gather supplies for the giant bubble mix. You'll need distilled water (tap water will work if it's not too hard), guar gum (found online or at some health food stores), baking powder, rubbing alcohol, and dish soap.

Step 7:Make a suspension

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Add 1 heaping teaspoon of guar gum and 1 heaping teaspoon of baking powder to a small bowl. Add 2 tablespoons of alcohol and stir until well combined.

Step 8:Mix It Together

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Add the suspension to the water. Put 1 gallon of water in a small bucket and shake vigorously to create a vortex. Pour the mixture into the center of the hot tub.

Step 9:Add Soap

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Turn the whirlpool back on and pour a cup of soap into the center. Try not to create too many bubbles as you add the soap. Let the mixture sit for at least 10 minutes.

Step 10:Make giant bubbles

How to make a giant bubble wand and bubble solution

Submerge your wand strings completely into the bubble bucket. Slowly pull out, then lift the wands up and open them to create giant bubbles. If there's a slight breeze, you can just stand still, otherwise you may have to walk backwards slowly to get the bubbles blown away.

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