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    Home » Primary Science » Key Stage 1 Science » Just for Fun » How to Make Bubble Snakes

    How to Make Bubble Snakes

    July 13, 2022 By Emma Vanstone 2 Comments

    Bubble snakes are super easy to make, don’t need many materials and are great fun for kids of all ages. Younger children will enjoy blowing lots of bubbles easily, while older children can design their own unique bubble makers and even create an investigation using them.

    image of a bubble snake made with a plastic bottle and tea towel.
    Bubble Snake

    What you need to make a bubble snake

    Small tube or plastic bottle

    Elastic band

    Bubble mix – shop bought or make your own

    Old cloth or sock for the end

    Sharp scissors or pen knife

    Bubble Snake Instructions

    First you need to cut the bottom off your water bottle – ask an adult to help and be careful as the end might be sharp.

    Cover the end of the bottle with a piece of cloth and secure tightly with an elastic band.

    Dip the cloth end into bubble mix.

    Blow carefully down the other end of the bottle and watch as a bubble snake appears!

    Remember to blow down the bottle NOT suck!!

    Child blowing down a a bottle to make a snake of bubbles

    Make it an investigation

    Experiment using different types of bottles ( with wider and thinner bases ) to create the ultimate bubble machine!

    Try blowing softly and then with more force, how is the bubble snake different?

    Extension Tasks

    Can you spot a rainbow in the bubbles?

    Try adding food colouring to your bubble mix to make a coloured bubble snake!

    child blowing down a bubble snake as part of a science experiment

    How does a bubble snake work?

    When you blow air through a bubble snake maker, hundreds on tiny bubbles are created. The bubbles stick to each other creating a big, long snake!

    Why are bubbles round?

    Bubbles consist of a thin film of soapy water filled with air. When you blow a bubble, the film expands outward. The forces acting between the molecules of the bubble cause it to form the shape that encloses the most volume with the least surface area — a sphere.

    Why can you see colours in bubbles?

    Colours are seen because of light diffracting through the soap film.

    How can you make this a science fair project or investigation?

    Try using different materials on the end of your bubble snake, can you predict which will make the best bubbles?

    Can you find a material that will give you bigger bubbles?

    What happens if you blow more slowly?

    Can you find a recipe for the BEST bubble mix?

    Make a double bubble snake!

    What do you think of this?

    Bubble Snake with a cardboard tube and bubbles

    More Bubble Experiments for kids

    Build a bubble blowing machine like Teach Beside Me.

    Make giant bubbles with a hula hoop.

    girl in a giant bubble made with a tuff tray and a hula hoop
    Girl in a bubble

    Find out why bubbles pop!

    Finally, how about a making square bubble?

    Image of children blowing down a bubble snake to make bubbles

    Last Updated on July 8, 2023 by Emma Vanstone

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    Science Sparks ( Wild Sparks Enterprises Ltd ) are not liable for the actions of activity of any person who uses the information in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources. Science Sparks assume no liability with regard to injuries or damage to property that may occur as a result of using the information and carrying out the practical activities contained in this resource or in any of the suggested further resources.

    These activities are designed to be carried out by children working with a parent, guardian or other appropriate adult. The adult involved is fully responsible for ensuring that the activities are carried out safely.

    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. lisa bradburn

      July 13, 2018 at 11:43 am

      There’s just something about bubbles that everyone seems to love. This activity looks like fun for the kids. Defo one for us to try out this summer.

      Reply
    2. Janet Marcy

      July 16, 2018 at 7:37 pm

      It left out where does the bubble mixture go? In the bottle or dip the cloth in it?

      Reply

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