How to Make a Soap Bubble Snake

Do you have a bored child who doesn't know what to do?Build a quick and simple tool to create a soap bubble snake using simple objects found at home.

Method 1

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Use scissors to cut the base of the bottles that will become the soap snake machine.Remove only a quarter of the base of the bottle, so that your child has enough room to blow into it through a cloth or piece of fabric.
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Create a circle on the fabric. Cut a circle large enough to fit on the base of the bottle and that you can close tightly using a rubber band.The fabric will need to overlap on the bottle so that the elastic can hold it in place, so cut it out leaving plenty of edge.
- If you don't want to cut the fabric, just make sure it fits snugly (flat and not baggy) over the edge of the bottle and is easy to secure with the rubber elastic.
Secure it with a rubber band, considering making two turns to ensure a tight grip;however, avoid crumpling the bottle.

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Method 2

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Make your own bubble mixture in a bowl. Consider using a small plastic bowl for each child (to reduce the possibility of arguments over who gets to hold the soap bowl).A homemade soap bubble mix is prepared like this:
- Mix two parts regular liquid dish soap (Not use the one for the dishwasher) with a cup of water.The water can be both hot and cold.
- Mix gently without creating foam or bubbles.

Method 3

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Let the fabric absorb the soap and water without becoming soggy (then it will become too heavy and soggy to create bubbles).
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Blow into the other side of the bottle (the mouth) and watch the bubble snake emerge.
- Teach children to blow gently and steadily to achieve a consistent, continuous flow of bubbles.
- If the fabric becomes too saturated with the mixture, remove it, wring it out and place it again.
Blow and create as many bubbles as you like, adding new mixture if necessary.

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Advice

Remind children to blow outwards and not inhale.If you inhale the soap and water mixture it may reach the child's throat and usually has an unpleasant taste.
Blow bubbles in a lawn or non-slippery area.Avoid areas where the floor could become slippery (soapy water spilled on a slippery floor creates the risk of falls and slips).
You can also use liquid dish soap and water to make the bubble mixture.It will work the same way and you can also choose a scented dish soap to create a nice smelling bubble snake.
It keeps the solution foam-free, as it weakens the structure of the bubbles themselves.

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An empty water bottle with a capacity of approximately 240 ml.If you plan to have multiple children play, get a bottle for each child
One cloth per bottle.You can also use a towel found around the house, just make sure it's large enough to cover the bottom of the bottle;a high sock is another option
1 rubber band for each bottle
A pair of sharp scissors

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