Washing up liquid
We add washing up liquid to water to lower the surface tension. It makes the water stretchy and wibbly-wobbly so that you can blow bubbles.
Glycerine
This is our special ingredient.
Glycerine stops bubbles from drying out so they don’t pop as quickly.
Top tips
Want to keep your bubbles happy and alive for longer?
In our Bubbles, Bubbles, Bubbles show we demonstrate the art of wafting. Here are some other tips to help your bubbles last:
Bubbles like
Clean things
Humidity - when there is lots of moisture in the air
Bubbles don't like
Dirty things
Pointy things
Dry things
Wind