Bubbles

This 4th of July, while waiting for darkness to fall, and the fireworks to begin, try your hand at making giant bubbles. On the North Forty, giant bubble making has been a 4th of July tradition for years. The bubble solution is very easy to make and my favorite recipe is listed below.

You'll also need some bubble makers. Coat hangers work pretty well as giant bubble wands. Simply bend them into your favorite shape. Make sure there are no sharp edges. The best wands, however are made from plastic coated wire. Plastic coated wire can be found at a hardware store.

After making the bubble solution, find a large pan with sides that are not too tall. Simply dip the bubble wand into the solution, slowly lift it out, and move the wand gently through the air to form the bubble. A slight jerk of your hand will release the bubble from the wand. Then watch as the bubble takes flight, tossing and turning in the air, with its fabulous array of colors..

The best bubbles are made when it is humid and cloudy. When one part of the yard gets slippery with bubble mixture, move to another section to avoid falls. If possible, allow the bubble solution to sit overnight before using it. And, if lots of tiny bubbles form in the solution, scoop them out. That's just about all you need to know.

Bubble Solution

1 cup Joy dishwashing detergent

10 cups water

1/4 cup glycerin (found in pharmacies, or in the pharmacy section of a big box store)

Gently mix together, and if possible, let sit undisturbed overnight.

Happy Fourth of July! Enjoy!