Hi All,
I would like to make a bubbles solution for my kids, as they're crazy about it.
I have made one in the past which was basically a hand wash formulation but very slightly thickened with salt. I had used SLES, Cocamide DEA, Glycerine (thought it would help hold the bubbles) preservatives and water.
It sort of worked but the bubbles were not holding and burst immediately, which left the little ones quite disappointed.
Can anyone please suggest how to go about this?
Thanks,
Zeeshan
Comments
Continuously stir it in water for a while to hydrate it until it turns viscous and slightly gel-like (it's not just a case of hand stirring it with a spoon but it also shouldn't take hours). Then add the bubble ingredients. I don't think glycerin is necessary.
If you search online, there are instructions for creating bubble mixes for giant bubbles, which describe exact ratios of ingredients. But for a casual bubble mixture for kids, a teaspoon or so of HEC in a beaker is a good place to start. Add more to make the mixture more gel-like and for the bubbles to last longer.
Instead of HEC, can I use Xanthan Gum? It is more readily available here in Kenya - I actually have some at home.
If I increase the % of CDEA would that help as well?
Thanks.