Winter Bubbles

“You are an aperture through which the universe is

looking at and exploring itself.”

~ Alan Watts

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Bubble kiss…

I saw a frozen bubble on Pinterest recently which launched an experiment at our house.  My goal? Snap a beautiful photograph of a frozen bubble.  I tested my store purchased bubbles to see if the solution would produce a lovely frozen bubble on our coldest day this winter.

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The bubble bottle’s label proclaims “wand inside” but this product is flawed.  There is no magic wand inside!  I improvised using a wine bottle opener (creative, huh?) as my wand.  Despite temperatures in the 3 degree range there were no frozen bubbles.  None.

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Next, I attempted a homemade bubble solution in my frozen bubble quest.

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6 cups filtered water
2 1/2 cups Dawn dishwashing soap
1/4 Karo syrup (a substitute for glycerin since I had none)
  1. Pour the water into a bucket.
  2. Pour the dishwashing soap into the water. Mix solution gently with a wooden spoon.
  3. Pour the Karo into the solution mixing gently.   Try to avoid creating bubbles as you stir.

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The homemade solution created beautiful bubbles, but no official frozen bubbles.

Frozen fingers?  Yes.

I had mild success with a small wand and tiny bubbles…

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Almost frozen bubble!

Almost frozen…

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Frosty bubble!

My family members recommend I launch the bubbles from the balcony to allow more time for the bubbles to freeze before landing.  I have yet to test this theory… Do you have suggestions?

This bubble quest has added laughter to our coldest days.  But, I  am officially ready for warmer days and making giant bubbles. Last year I made this bubble making kit.

Read more here!

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3 thoughts on “Winter Bubbles

  1. Patty February 20, 2013 at 10:41 pm Reply

    I think your family is right, more exposure to the frigid temps as the bubble floats toward the ground. You may need a few assistants to help you with that process!

    • ordinarycreative February 20, 2013 at 10:54 pm Reply

      Yes, I need a whole family team. Looks like these cold temps will remain long enough for me to test the balcony theory! Someday we can make a giant bubble kit for the newest member of your family!

  2. Sarah February 21, 2013 at 12:22 am Reply

    Love the laughter!!! I would love to be your assistant:)

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