thread: What do you use for a Bubble mix?

  1. February 7th, 2011, 07:20 PM #1
    Nettie
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    Red face What do you use for a Bubble mix?

    Just interested to know what everyone uses to make bubble mix (like for blowing bubbles)?

    I know you can just use dishwashing liquid, but is there any secrets for making a good mix? Anything to add or are some dishwashing liquids better than others??

    Anything else you can use other than dishwashing liquid?

    Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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  2. February 7th, 2011, 07:24 PM #2
    Astrolady
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    Add Glycerine to the dishwashing liquid and water
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  3. February 7th, 2011, 07:28 PM #3
    Ozziehoffy
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    Why glycerine? What does it do and where do you get it? I've tried making bubble solution just from dishwashing liquid and water but turns out crappy lol.
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  4. February 7th, 2011, 07:31 PM #4
    BabyWrangler
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    This is the recipe I used to use at work:

    1 Litre of Warm water (warm works best)
    250ml of Morning Fresh
    30ml glycerine (bubble last longer)

    Makes about 1.3l of mixture!
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  5. February 7th, 2011, 07:33 PM #5
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    You can get Glycerine (Glycerol .. I think it is also called) in a supermarket. Cake aisle I think but don't quote me on aisles. I do online shopping LOL
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  6. February 7th, 2011, 07:43 PM #6
    BabyWrangler
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    you crack me up Astrolady!

    Yup either the cake aisle, or the medicine aisle...depending on how logical your supermarket is....
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  7. February 7th, 2011, 07:50 PM #7
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    I was looking for this to make bubble mix the other day and couldnt find it in the supermarket, someone suggested I go to the pharmacy. They had no freaking clue too!

    what does glycerine look like?
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  8. February 7th, 2011, 08:19 PM #8
    Nettie
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    It's clear gloopy stuff - I think I actually have some here! LOL

    Thanks everyone! Not sure I want to make that much up at once Shelley! The boy will go mad!

    How long does it last with the glycerine in it??
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  9. February 7th, 2011, 08:31 PM #9
    BabyWrangler
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    just store it in a 2lt bottle and use a little at a time you goose!!!

    It past for ages....at work it was used pretty quick but I've never seen it go bad...
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  10. February 8th, 2011, 09:53 AM #10
    Astrolady
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    Yeah the Glycerine is like a preservative so it helps "keep"

    It is a clear liquid yes LOL.
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  11. February 8th, 2011, 10:04 AM #11
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    Glycerine is usually in a little brown bottle, about 100mls or something.

    I have also heard to use plain dish-washing liquid rather than the lemon/lime/added smell ones.
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  12. February 8th, 2011, 06:09 PM #12
    Nettie
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    just store it in a 2lt bottle and use a little at a time you goose!!!

    It past for ages....at work it was used pretty quick but I've never seen it go bad...
    Ha ha ha ha... ok - fair enough!

    I shall make up a batch and let y'all know how it goes! Thanks for all the advice!
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