Dip the tube into the bubble mix and blow a bubble. Transfer the
bubble to the BIG wand and turn so that the bubble hangs down. Can
you fill the big bubble with little bubbles? Dip the tube into the mix,
gently poke it into the bubble and blo-o-o-o-w!
HOW IT WORKS
A drop of water is fragile and easily bursts. When you add soap or another synthetic cleaning product to the water, the surface of the drop gets
stronger. The soap or cleaning product reduces the surface tension of the water.
Stand in a place where there is no breeze or draught and where there is strong light coming from one side. Blow a bubble and look at it in
the light. Do you see the colourful, shimmering band swirling across the surface of the bubble? The inner and outer surfaces of the bubble reflect
the light, just like two mirrors. The rays of light ’disturb’ each other and are refracted (bent) into colours, depending on how strong the surface
tension is. What happens when you see black bands on your bubble? The bubble bursts!
TO THE PARENT/ADULT:
BUBBLE MAKER LAB
teaches your child about surface tension in fluids in fun and simple ways.
This manual contains easy-to-read instructions and info to help you get started. Good luck!
REMEMBER...
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Please read the instructions before doing the experiments.
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Put the cap on the bubble mix when you are not using it.
3.
Do NOT flush left-over materials - sort them as household waste.
4.
Always wash your hands after doing the experiments.
5.
Keep the contents out of sight and reach of small children and pets.
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BUBBLE NEST
BUBBLE CATERPILLAR
BUBBLE SPIN
DOUBLE BUBBLE
BUBBLE VOLLEYBALL FOR 2 PLAYERS
BUBBLE PUZZLE
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
BUBBLE MAKER LAB
is a safe and non-toxic product as long as the contents are used correctly and
for the intended purpose. Do not let the fluid come into contact with the eyes. Read the instructions
carefully before use. Save this information for future reference.
WARNING!
Not suitable for children under 3 years due to small parts. Choking hazard! Not for human
consumption. Do not leave child unattended while using the product. Soap bubbles may stain
certain fabrics.
PLAY IT SAFE!
Blowing soap bubbles indoors can make
smooth floors slippery. Outdoors is the best
place to play with BUBBLE MAKER LAB. Stay out
of the wind and preferably in a place that is free
of dust and not slippery.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Why does the bubble burst on the glove?
The glove may be soiled. Wash the gloves in
warm water with a couple of drops of washing-
up liquid. Wring out and shake dry. Avoid
touching the gloves with greasy or dirty hands.
Why does the bubble burst immediately?
Dust and draughts affect how long the bubbles
will last. TIPS Use the tube to blow the bubble.
Transfer the bubble to the wand when you do
the experiments.
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Dip the SMALL wand into the bubble mix (or use the tube) and blow a
big bubble. Turn the wand so that the bubble hangs down. Dip the tube
and blow a new bubble, either through the opening in the wand or
under the first bubble. (Wait a second so that the bubbles settle down.)
Dip the tube again and add the next bubble. How many bubbles long
did your Bubble Caterpillar turn out to be?
Dip the BIG wand into the bubble mix (or use the tube) and blow a
hanging bubble. Dip the tube and hold it an an angle against the
surface of the bubble. Blow a row of little bubbles, using the same
pressure. The new bubbles should lay OUTSIDE the big bubble. Make
the whole bubble nest spin by adding row after row of little bubbles
in an even flow. Remember to dip the tube into the mix between the
bubble flows!
Dip the BIG wand into the bubble mix (or use the tube) and blow a
hanging bubble. Blow straight onto your bubble with short, quick puffs
of air. Can you blow a new, little bubble inside the big one?
TIPS
Try a similar trick: Carefully poke the tube into the bubble and
blow with short, hard puffs of air inside the bubble. Can you make new
little bubbles come out of the big one, as if by magic?
Both players should put on a clean and dry ball glove. Blow a medium-
size bubble and pass it back and forth. Play with an open hand and hit
the bubble gently - otherwise it will burst. The current record in Bubble
Volleyball is 36 passes! How many times can you and your friend pass
the bubble? Good luck!
Is there any such thing as square bubbles? Find out! Dip the BIG wand into the bubble mix and
blow an entire nest of hanging bubbles. Poke the tube into the middle of the bubble nest and
blow a ... square bubble! Why? Bubbles would rather be round because they longer. But when
bubbles of the same size meet, well, this is what happens!
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BUBBLEMAKER
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