Warning! This post is only for fun! However, since having fun relieves stress, and stress is one of the 5 habits for healthy skin, I guess there is some practical application here.
In the video, I make a GIY (Green It Yourself) bubble recipe using a combination of ½ cup (120 mL) Sal Suds, ½ cup (120 mL) corn syrup, and 2 cups (480 mL) distilled water.
However, in my testing, I experimented with a range of other ingredients. Several of them worked reasonably well, and if this is what you have on hand, here are some substitutions you can try:
- 2/3 cup (160 mL) Castile Liquid Soap in place of Sal Suds
- ¼ cup (60 mL) glycerin in place of the corn syrup
- 1 cup (240 mL) of simple syrup in place of the corn syrup; reduce water to 1 ½ (360 mL) cups
There’s no preservative in my formulation, so this isn’t for long–term storage in your garage all summer. Use it in a week or so.
A huge thank you to my awesome nephew and niece for their bubble blowing (and popping!) help! And to Tucker, the noseless wonder, for his super brief cameo.
Is distilled water absolutely necessary? Or will tap water work fine?
Hi Maya- The mineral content in hard water can interfere with the elasticity of the bubbles. If tap water that’s all you have though, give it a go!