Unbreakable Bubbles
A calming recipe for creating unbreakable bubbles, inviting careful handling and focused breathing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: Multiple bubbles
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup distilled or filtered water
- 1 tablespoon gentle dish soap, unscented or lightly scented
- 1 tablespoon food-grade glycerin or light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon guar gum or gelatin powder
- 1 clear mixing bowl or pitcher
- Measuring spoons
- A whisk or spoon with a smooth edge
- Bubble wand, straw, or pipe cleaner
- A small funnel (optional)
- Towels and a non-slip mat (for safety)
Instructions
- Warm the water gently in a kettle or microwave until it feels lightly warm to the wrist.
- Sprinkle guar gum slowly into the warm water while whisking steadily.
- Add dish soap to the mixture with a soft fold of the whisk.
- Pour in glycerin a little at a time while stirring gently.
- If using gelatin, bloom it in cold water first, then blend into the soap solution.
- Let the mixture rest, covered, for at least two hours or overnight for best results.
- Test with a bubble wand or straw to form a bubble slowly.
- Practice gentle bubble handling and enjoy the calm ritual.
- Store the leftover solution in a sealed container in a cool place.
Notes
This recipe invites patience and creativity. Adjust ingredients to see what works best for you.
Find it online: https://www.cozyhandsdiy.com/unbreakable-bubbles/