SafeSearchOff Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 okay, so i know this has been visited once. people always post "smoke bubbles are teh rawk! post pixorz!"this is not what this thread is about, though we love those leet kids talking about smoke bubbles. this thread is more focused on the refinement of the skill. materials, techniques etc.i use a poland spring bottle with the bottom cut off, and just soapy water. however, getting the bubble consitency is a bit of a problem for me. i will make the water, and the soap is too thin, so bubbles pop as you inflate them. but then if i add just a little, bubbles get too thick, and dont want to freaking detatch.so, i know some people use paper towel rolls as your blowing device. lets form a brain trust here:preferred materials, and formula for creating bubbles. GO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechAnt Posted September 21, 2007 Share Posted September 21, 2007 20 cent bubbles from Rite Aid. TP roll or something of similar diameter. Blow. Yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jshenrikson Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I'm really interested in this stuff too I use a kazoo type toy with the end of an actual bubble blower glued to the end.Also I TA in a science department, so they gave me this industrial strength bubble solution one time that I've been using.The problem is the bubbles get really big but won't get off the end. Maybe the solution is too strong. I'm going to try the bottle idea next time around.this is a topic worth looking into Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingsucks9 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 used toilet paper rolls tend to work best for me and cheap haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Dude, i never thought of starting a thread, but ive been trying to figure out the ideal mix for big bubbles too!I used to use a cardboard tube, but i bought a PVC piece at a hardware store that was about the same diameter.I find dish soap and water tends to work the best, but straight dishsoap is a little too heavy. I want to blow bubbles the size of a basketball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hookah hippie Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 buy those toy bubble blowing things with the solution and a wand blow the smoke through the wand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 27, 2007 Author Share Posted September 27, 2007 too watery I say. Don't thick the bubbles would be thick enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Nah, buying bubbles is pointless and expensive. its 2.50 for a bottle of dish soap that'll make thousands of those 1 dollar bottles.Dawn + water, like 70/30, though i read that adding glycerin helps too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SafeSearchOff Posted September 28, 2007 Author Share Posted September 28, 2007 adding glycerin? lol wtf? i wish there was liek a set way. every time i attempt its like - too watery, pop before they can detatch or even fully inflate. add soap. don't freaking detatch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calcartman Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 Roughly 1/3 soap, 1/3 glycerine 1/3 water is supposed to be pretty good, but yeah, its all about proportions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashingsucks9 Posted September 28, 2007 Share Posted September 28, 2007 i just add what ever amount in and give it a good flick of the wrist and it comes off really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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