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# How to make giant bubbles
I've compiled the following giant bubble solution recipe and instructions *after months* of trial-and-error, testing dozens of recipes, ingredients etc.
What follows is my personal ultimate recipe and instructions for wands that have allowed me to make giant bubbles in the US and Europe.
Your upfront cost is about $40, the most expensive is the must-have "secret ingredient" called J-Lube, which costs about $20. It's not cheap BUT one container of J-Lube will last for dozens and dozens and dozens of buckets of bubble solution.
## Bubble Solution Recipe
### Metric system/European products
- 450ml Dish soap concentrate (Fairy Ultra Yellow, 450ml[^3])
- 10mg J-Lube[^2]
- 10L water
### US Measurements/US products
- 1 Big Plastic Bucket
- 1 Bottle 24floz Dawn Ultra Dish Soap[^4]
- 1 Tbsp of J-Lube[^1]
- 3 Gallons of luke-warm Water
## Mixing
- Mix J-Lube with a cup of warm water
- Mix Soap with water
- Pour in J-Lube/water mix
## How to make bubble wands
### Shopping list (Total ~$10 or less)
- 2 Regular Dowel Sticks
- 100% Cotton Rope
- Screws, Zip-Ties or Duct-Tape for attaching
### Steps
- Cut off a long piece of rope 3x the length of one dowel
- Cut rope into 2 pieces: 1x length of dowel, 2x length of dowel
- If your rope has a nylon core, pull it out inch by inch
- Knot ropes
- Attach knotted edges to dowels
## Preparation
- Let sit for a few hours
- Soak Bubble Wand Ropes in solution for at least 20 minutes
## Tips & Tricks
- Even Big Ass Bubbles are sensitive. It will take some time and experiments to figure out what works best in your area and current season
### Ideal days
Anytime there's high humidty and some wind (but not too strong).
- Humid Spring and Fall days
- Bubbles go biggest and last longest right after a rainfall, when the air humidity is very high, usually in Spring and Fall
- Can make bubbles in direct sunlight because the light isn't strong enough yet to evaporate the bubbles
- Cold Winter days
- Bubbles also work really well in cold temperatures down to a few degrees below freezing
- Can make bubbles in direct sunlight because the light isn't strong enough yet to evaporate the bubbles
### Known issues in Summer
- Problem: When dissolving J-Lube powder, it forms lumps instead of spreading out
- Solution: Use a whisk
- Problem: It's summer, middle of the day, I'm standing in the sun and my bubbles are popping too quickly or not forming at all
- Solution: Step into the shade of a tree, avoid direct hot sunshine so the bubbles don't immediately evaporate
- Problem: It's summer, I'm standing in the shade and my bubbles still won't work
- Solution: It's too hot and humidity is likely very low. Bubbles evaporate too quickly because it's too dry. Wait until the evening.
### Known issues in Winter
- Problem: It's Winter, it's -5℃ or less and the bubbles aren't working well
- Solution: The air is devoid of humidity, so you'll have to wait until snow melts and ambient humidity rises again
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## Related
- [[⭐️ Mr Bubbles in Bushwick (Video)]]
- [[Giant Bubbles In Bushwick]]
- [[Making Big Bubbles]]
[^1]: Amazon US: J-Lube Polyethylene Polymer http://www.amazon.com/J-lube-Hand-Lubricant-Concentrate-Veterinarian/dp/B004T4L49O/
[^2]: Amazon DE: J-Lube Polyethylene Polymer https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Lube-Powder-White-10oz/dp/B006G2S17A
[^3]: Amazon DE: Fairy Ultra Yellow https://www.amazon.de/-/en/Concentrate-Dishwasher-Detergent-Dishwashing-Liquid/dp/B0756Z2394
[^4]: Amazon US: Dawn Ultra https://www.amazon.com/Dawn-Ultra-Dishwashing-Liquid-Original/dp/B075MMQX9S/