How to make Frozen bubbles
With all these snow days, let’s keep the kids busy. Now let’s have some fun….
Ingredients
Warm tap water
Dark Kayo corn syrup
Regular granulated sugar water
Vegetable glycerin -.found with the soap or
Skincare
Dish soap - I recommend Dawn
Supplies
Straws - regular plastic or paper
Measuring cups and spoons
Mason jar or a container with a fitted lid
Spoon
Instructions
Combine warm water, corn syrup, sugar, and vegetable glycerin into the mason jar. Your mixture should be yellow. Next, add the dish soap to the sugar/water combo and GENTLY stir just enough to incorporate the dish soup.
When you head outside to play in the snow, take your straw. You will use the straw as your bubble dipping wand. Dip your straw an inch or deeper into the bubble solution, and SLOWLY blow the bubble onto to cold surface.
Where to make frozen bubbles
* outdoors in temperatures below 32 degrees
* rails of a deck
* patio table
* a soft patch of snow
* a flat surface
#playing in the snow #kidactivity !#kidexperiment #kidfuntime
Having made frozen bubbles with my kids during a recent cold snap, I can say it’s a fantastic way to combine science and play. The key to success is the perfect bubble solution, which includes warm tap water, dark Karo corn syrup, sugar, vegetable glycerin, and Dawn dish soap. The corn syrup thickens the mixture, helping bubbles freeze rather than pop immediately. When blowing the bubbles, it’s important to do so slowly and gently onto a cold surface like snow, a patio table, or the rails of a deck. I found that bubbles last longer and freeze more beautifully when temperatures are well below freezing (ideally below 32°F or 0°C). Watching the bubbles develop delicate ice crystal patterns as they freeze is mesmerizing! For extra fun, try experimenting with different soap brands or adding a bit more vegetable glycerin to make the bubbles even more resistant. Also, blowing bubbles in sheltered areas helps prevent them from bursting due to wind. This activity is not just entertaining for kids but also a neat way to introduce them to basic principles of freezing, surface tension, and crystallization. Plus, it’s a perfect excuse to enjoy the outdoors on cold days. Make sure to dress warmly and prepare for some giggles as the bubbles pop or freeze unexpectedly. Overall, frozen bubbles turn an ordinary snowy day into a magical experience for the entire family.
