Big Bubble Powder is a special blend of guar gum, and a cosmetic grade polymer that lets you make HUGE bubbles! The polymers let bubbles stretch much larger than they would with just detergent, or with regular additives like glycerin, or corn syrup. This is our tried-and-true recipe that we’ve tinkered with to get *just right*.
To make a gallon of bubble solution:
Add one gallon of tap water to a bucket, and sprinkle 1/4 tsp of the bubble powder on top. Whisk it to combine in the water.
Add 1 cup of Dawn, or 3/4 cup Dawn Platinum, stir gently to combine, and you’re all set!
The name brand Dawn products work the best. We had almost no luck with Great Value Brand detergent even if we used a lot more of it.
Safety:
- Please use water safety precautions if you are using bubble solution with small children. Do not leave them unattended around open buckets.
- Big Bubble powder is essentially non-toxic. Guar gum is used in lots of different foods, and the one that we use is organic, and non-gmo. The other ingredient is a polymer a cosmetic grade ingredient called polyethylene glycol- it’s what makes the lubricating strips on razors. It’s very slippery, and slimy when mixed with water.
- If you’re handling a lot of bubble solution it can be drying to the skin because the pH of the detergent is usually pretty high. We recommend using a good lotion, or rubber gloves to protect your skin if you’re doing a lot of hand bubbling.
- Bubble Solution doesn’t stain clothes, but rinsing your hands, taking a bath, or running through the hose after you’re bubbled-out for the day is recommended.
- Mixed bubble solution is safe for a day or two, but does spoil quickly in warm weather. Mix it as needed for best results.
- Store unused Big Bubble Powder in the freezer for maximum freshness.
- Dispose of any unused bubble solution down the drain.
Happy Bubbling!
