![]() The kids found this wand pretty tricky to use because it’s so big, but they had great fun popping all the bubbles I made with it. For the “string” I used a very thick wool (as thick as a skipping rope) and just tied it in simple knots at the ends of each stick. Here is a simple diagram that explains how we made our string wand. Get two sticks (we used long dowel rods) and tie a piece of looped string to the ends. This wand was easier for the kids to use, but for the REALLY big bubbles we used a string wand that was even quicker to make. You don’t need to decorate the stick but we like pretty things and I added some coloured yarn and a few beads and feathers at the end. ![]() Coloured yarn, beads and feathers as optional extras to decorate How to: Cut the hooked end off the coat hanger with the wire cutters, attach it to the stick with duct tape and secure well by wrapping twine around it many times.A straight stick (ours was from the garden).Repurposed coat hanger wand: You will need: It should rest for an hour before you use it. Let the mixture cool, stirring every 10 minutes or so. As you can see, my kids did the stirring and created lots of bubbles but the recipe still worked for us. ![]() Finally, add the detergent and stir gently so as not to create too many bubbles. Add this to the 12 cups of warm water and stir. Add the 2 cups of HOT water to the guar gum mix and stir for about 30 seconds until the gel has really thinned out into the water. It should thicken and become a bit like a gel. Stir to combine and keep stirring for another 30 seconds. In a smaller container or jug add the guar gum, baking powder and glycerine. Measure the 12 cups of warm tap water into a bucket or large container and set aside. The detergent you use is very important, some brands will not work at all or you would need to add a much greater amount to get the recipe to work.ġ. 1 cup detergent – I used Fairy, pictured below, but if you are able to get a hold of Dawn or Joy (hard to get in Australia) I’ve read they are the best ones to use.1 teaspoon guar gum (found in health food shops – guar gum is used commonly in gluten free baking).2 cups HOT water (ours was straight from the kitchen tap).To make the bubble mix: We tried lots of recipes and had quite a few failed batches that didn’t work at all (always a disappointment, especially when you’ve waited a week to let it ‘rest’). In the end the winning combination for us is this one, adapted from this awesome bubble website. In fact, I think I enjoyed this activity way better than the kids! In this post I’ll be sharing an awesome recipe that really works and two different kinds of easy DIY giant bubble wands. Giant bubbles must be the coolest thing ever.
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