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Bubble Bubble on the Wall, Who’s the Squarest of Them All?

Bubbles! Bubbles! Bubbles! My bubbles!

It’s one of the most memorable scenes from Finding Nemo. We also love bubbles at Steve Spangler Science. The science of bubbles is as fascinating as bubbles are engaging.

First, start with a good bubble solution. The secrets behind great bubbles are dish soap and glycerin. Just don’t use the antibacterial dish soap. Dawn works the best.

Glycerin is the true secret to the best bubbles because it keeps the bubble hydrated. A bubble will pop in the air because the water evaporates. The glycerin will hold onto that water and extend the life of the bubble. But don’t let it touch your skin. Oil and dirt are the enemies of bubbles.

The best bubble blower is a pipette with the end cut off. Just remember to blow through the pipette and not suck.

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How Do You Make a Square Bubble?

All you need to create the perfect bubble is a bowl of water, a little Dawn dish soap and a pipette. A little glycerin won’t hurt either. Bubbles are always round, right? But how do you make that round bubble square? It’s easier than you think. Take out your trusty Square Bubble Maker, dip it in the perfect bubble solution, and shazzam, you have the makings of a square bubble.

For more information and step by step instructions on how to make a Square Bubble, visit the experiment page.