Bubble Powder

FAQ:

• How long does the powder last?  If you store it in the freezer it lasts pretty much indefinitely.
• How long does the mixed bubble solution last?  We recommend mixing it fresh before every bubble session.  You can keep it for a few days, but the Big Bubble Blend doesn’t contain any additional preservatives, so we recommend using fresh bubble solution for maximum safety, and effectiveness.
• What’s in it?  Big Bubble Blend is a combination of guar gum, and a cosmetic-grade polymer that helps bubbles stretch, and grow to super huge sizes.  It’s specially processed to disperse easily, and hydrate quickly so it’s ready to use right away.  It’s safe for kids, pets, and fun for the whole family.
• What about my lawn?  With casual bubbling your lawn will be fine.   Discard any unused bubble solution down the drain.
• Can I use generic dish soap?  Yes…but… store brands vary quite a bit.  You may need to add slightly more soap to get a good bubble. When we were testing different soaps there wasn’t much of a cost savings by using the generic soaps because we had to use more.
• Does it work with hard water?  Yes!  We’ve used it with tap water from multiple sources, and it works great.  Most dish soaps contain water softeners so you should be all set!  As long as the water is drinkable you should be able to make a good bubble.
• I’m hosting a party- how much will I need?  We usually plan for 1 bubble station per 3-4 kids, and using 1-2 gallons of solution per station per hour.  It will vary with the weather, and the crowd.  Kids usually get “bubbled out” in about 30-45 minutes.  The 90-oz bottle of Dawn makes 11 gallons of bubble solution.  So for a 12 person party with 4 stations you’d need 1 packet of powder. Get the 50 gallon pack if you’re using garlands, nets, and string wands too.

To scale the recipe:

1. Add 4 gallons of water to a 5-gallon bucket (that’s usually just under the lip where the handles attach if you’re using the drywall-style buckets)
2. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of Big Bubble Blend, and whisk to combine.  Make sure you mix it all the way to the bottom (a long whisk helps)
3. Add 4 cups Dawn Ultra, or 3 cups Dawn Platinum, and stir.