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Color-Changing Bubbles


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: Multiple bubble sessions
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Engage in the fun of crafting with this delightful recipe for color-changing bubbles that provide an educational and sensory experience.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of water
  • 1 tablespoon dish soap
  • 1 tablespoon corn syrup
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • pH indicator powder (e.g., phenolphthalein or universal pH indicator)
  • Optional: food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • Bubble wand (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of water, 1 tablespoon of dish soap, and 1 tablespoon of corn syrup. Stir gently to avoid creating foam.
  2. Slowly whisk in 1 teaspoon of baking soda. Whisk in the pH indicator powder until mixed.
  3. If desired, mix in several drops of food coloring for added fun.
  4. Use your bubble wand to blow bubbles and observe color changes.

Notes

You can use honey instead of corn syrup and try adding scented oils to enhance the sensory experience.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: As desired
  • Calories: N/A
  • Sugar: N/A
  • Sodium: N/A
  • Fat: N/A
  • Saturated Fat: N/A
  • Unsaturated Fat: N/A
  • Trans Fat: N/A
  • Carbohydrates: N/A
  • Fiber: N/A
  • Protein: N/A
  • Cholesterol: N/A