DIY Bubbles Solution & Magical Wand (Kids Gift Idea)

So for over a year I have been wanting to make a cute magical bubbles wand and I finally got around to it. I have tested tons of bubbles solutions and I am still looking but this one works just fine.

This wand is absolutely adorable that I am going to give it as a gift with this diy bubbles solution.

I was testing it out and I must admit bubbles are one of those things that whisk you away back to your childhood. I seriously blew bubbles for like 20 minutes and finally I gave in to my sons request to give him a turn, ha, ha, ha.

DIY Bubbles Solution Recipe

1/2 cup dishwashing detergent

4 1/2 cup water

4 tablespoons glycerin or corn syrup

Note: Don’t mix it or shake it up b/c you don’t want it to lather. The longer the mixture sits before using, the better results you’ll see.

I found these great tips over here: “Contaminating the mix with grass, dirt, sand, sunscreen, food & drinks. Humidity less than 30%. Direct sunlight. Dusty air. Strong breezes that burst all big bubbles. Foamy build-up (skim it off). Non-detergent soaps such as bar soap – the wrong soaps will ruin your mix! Children and pets who want to pop every bubble you make! (Hint #1: make a few small ones for them to chase while you focus on the big ones! Hint #2: teach kids how to keep a bubble aloft with the movement of their hands, to try and blow a bubble inside a bubble, or catch one on a wet hand. Hey! Bubbles are NOT just for popping anymore!)”

Magical Bubbles Wand

18 gauge floral wire or craft wire (find at a craft store/hardware store)
Assorted beads
pliers

I will share with you how to make the one I made below but here’s a more simplified way to do it since it doesn’t involve lots of twisting and turning wire. picture via Kleas.

I did what you see above for the step 1 and 2 but then instead of adding the beads in a straight line I added one bead and twisted the wire then added another bead and twisted the wire as shown below.