Hooked on Science: Super bubble snake

We typically see a lot of different snakes during summer time, but have you seen a bubble snake? You can make your own by using a few materials from around the house.

Materials

* Water bottle

* Rubber band

* Washcloth

* Food coloring

* Miracle bubbles

* Dishwashing liquid

* Glycerin

Instructions

STEP 1: Using a knife, have an adult remove the bottom of the water bottle.

STEP 2: Secure the washcloth to the bottom of the water bottle with the rubber band.

STEP 3: Add a few drops of food coloring to the bottom of the water bottle, on the washcloth.

STEP 4: Pour some of the miracle bubbles into an empty bowl. Add some of the dishwashing liquid and glycerin to the miracle bubbles and mix.

STEP 5: Dip your snake bubble blower into the super bubble solution, blow through the mouth of the water bottle and observe.

Explanation

The tiny holes in the washcloth allow you to blow hundreds of tiny bubbles at once. The tiny bubbles attach to each other, which keeps them from floating in the air and creates a bubble snake.

Jason Lindsey is a science outreah educator with Hooked on Science. Check out his website www.hookedonscience.org for webcasts and experiments.