Worker 11811's Big Bubble JUICE - Aug. 2014[]
Guar/PEO (J-Lube) Hybrid Mixture. Submitted by Worker 1181
This solution was derived through experimenting and combining with other recipes listed above.
Solution is quite viscous and "stringy." Produces resilient, easy to close, bubbles which can stand up to fairly brisk winds. Solution was formulated to be slightly thicker (more concentrated) for this purpose. The user might prefer to dilute this solution with water during use, based on conditions and preferences. Add water a little at a time, stir carefully to avoid suds and allow a few minutes for solution to stabilize before deciding whether to add more water. Author has achieved good results when solution is diluted by as much as 10% to 20%.
Author believes that order of procedure and addition of ingredients is key to producing this solution but this claim is not fully proven. The claim is made only for documentation of author's experience while experimenting with bubble solutions.
Author welcomes all commentary and criticism.
Thank you. :)
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 gal. HOTTEST available tap water. (May heat water on stove or microwave oven if preferred.)
- 6 fl. oz. detergent. (Dawn Pro - Manual Pots and Pans)
- 6 g. guar gum. (Bob’s Red Mill)
- 4 g. baking soda.
- 2 g. citric acid.
- 2.5 g. J-Lube.
- 15 ml. Isopropyl alcohol. (90%)
UTENSILS:
- 1 - Plastic, 1 gallon jug. (Milk jug.)
- 1 - Large, plastic cup. (32 oz. / quart size.)
- 1 - Medium, plastic cup. (16 oz. / pint size.)
- 1 - Stirring utensil. (Stirring spoon, whisk or electric mixer.)
- 1 - Accurate scale. (Digital, electronic scale.)
- 1 - Accurate measuring cup. (Graduated cylinder.)
- 1 - Measuring spoon.
SOLUTION A:
- Plastic gallon jug.
- 1/2 gal. HOTTEST tap water.
- 4 g. baking soda.
SECURELY cap jug and shake well till thoroughly mixed.
SOLUTION B:
- Small plastic cup.
- 6 g. guar gum.
- 15 ml. isopropyl alcohol.
Stir well until powder is well mixed and clump-free.
SOLUTION C:
- Large plastic cup.
- 16 oz. HOTTEST tap water.
- Solution B.
Stir briskly while pouring thin stream of Solution B into container.
Stir several minutes until solution thickens and becomes uniform and clump-free.
Pour Solution C into Solution A.
Pour a small amount of solution from jug into mixing cup and stir in order to wash remaining ingredients from cup then pour back into jug.
SECURELY cap jug and shake well till thoroughly mixed.
SOLUTION D:
- Small plastic cup.
- 8 oz. HOTTEST tap water.
- 2.5 g. J-Lube.
Stir briskly while sprinkling powder evenly over surface of water.
Stir several minutes until solution thickens and becomes uniform and clump-free.
Pour Solution D into Solution A/C.
Pour small amount of solution from jug into mixing container and stir in order to wash remaining ingredients from cup then pour back into jug.
SECURELY cap jug and shake well until thoroughly mixed.
6 fl. oz. detergent.
Pour into Solution A/C/D.
Add tap water to fill jug to one gallon.
SECURELY cap jug and mix CAREFULLY to avoid suds.
2 g. citric acid.
Add citric acid to jug, cap and mix CAREFULLY to avoid suds.
NOTES:
Allow solution to cool to room temperature for better results.
Allow solution to ripen overnight or longer for BEST results.
Solution is somewhat concentrated. Solution may be diluted with water during use, based on conditions and user’s preference.
May substitute 5 g. BAKING POWDER for baking soda. Add baking powder to Solution A instead of baking soda. Omit citric acid if substituting baking powder for baking soda.
Photos taken Aug. 17, 2014 -- Sunset Point -- Presque Isle State Park - Erie, PA (USA)
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