| How to Make Bubbles Posted: 20 Sep 2020 01:00 AM PDT Making bubbles is so fun and easy to do! Start by buying a premixed bubble solution or whip up your own solution using common household ingredients. Choose or create a bubble wand in the shape and size you like best and submerge the end in the bubble solution. If you're using a smaller wand, just hold it up to your mouth to blow small bubbles. You can wave large wands through the air to create huge bubbles!
[Edit]Ingredients [Edit]Basic Homemade Bubble Solution - of warm water
- 1/2 cup (120 g) of white sugar
- of liquid dish soap
- of vegetable glycerin (optional)
- 1/2 cup (60 g) of cornstarch (optional)
- Food coloring (optional)
[Edit]Choosing or Making a Bubble Solution - Buy a premixed bubble solution for an easy option. Most grocery and toy stores sell small, plastic bottles of bubble solution that are ready to use. Most bottles will include plastic bubble wands already attached to the bottle's lid. You can use that or make your own wand.
- Make your own basic bubble solution at home. If you have liquid dish soap, white sugar, and water, you can make your own bubble solution! Just mix of warm water with 1/2 cup (120 g) of white sugar. Then, stir in of liquid dish soap to complete your solution.[1]
- Keep leftover bubble solution in a glass or plastic container with a lid.
- Letting the solution sit for a few hours or overnight will result in stronger bubbles. If you can wait a week, that's even better! [2]
- Tweak your bubble solution to change the color or texture. Once you have a basic bubble solution mixed up, you can make it unique by adding ingredients that change the texture and color. For example:
- Stir in of vegetable glycerin or 1/2 cup (60 g) of cornstarch to thicken the solution and create stronger bubbles.[3]
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the solution to customize the hue.
- Use different colored liquid dish soaps to experiment with color.
[Edit]Selecting a Bubble Wand - Buy a bubble wand from a grocery or toy store for a simple option. If you buy premixed bubble solution from the store, it will probably come with a small plastic wand attached to the lid. These bubble wands are usually a few inches in length, with a handle on one side and a plastic circle with a hole on the other. You can find wands in different shapes and sizes in toy stores, too.
- You can also buy a giant bubble-blowing kit. These come with a big wand with a net that is capable of making very large bubbles.
- Make your own bubble wand with a pipe cleaner for a quick solution. All you have to do is bend one end of a pipe cleaner into a circle shape to create a simple bubble wand. The bigger you make the circle, the bigger your bubbles will be![4]
- You can also experiment with different shapes by forming a heart, star, or square instead of a circle.
- Use a slotted spoon or a cookie cutter for a ready-made wand. The holes in a slotted spoon or the opening in a cookie cutter can easily create bubbles. A slotted spoon already has a handle, so it's ready to go. You can duct tape the cookie cutter to the end of a stick to create a handle for your wand.[5]
- You can also experiment with other utensils from your kitchen, like plastic funnels, paper cones, and straws.
- Make a wand with a wire clothes hanger to create huge bubbles. Get an adult to help you cut the hooked end off of a wire coat hanger with wire cutters. Then, shape the hanger into a circle, star, heart, or any other shape you want. Attach your shape to a stick with duct tape to create a handle.[6]
- You can tie feathers or wrap colored twine around the handle to jazz up your giant bubble wand!
[Edit]Creating Bubbles - Bring your wand and the bubble solution to an open space. Since bursting bubbles can make a mess and create slippery floors, it's best to set up somewhere outside, like your backyard or in a park. Plus, bubbles look so cool when the sun highlights their rainbow colors!
- Pour the bubble solution into a jar or large container. No matter what kind of bubble wand you're using, you have to be able to dip the end of it all the way into the bubble solution to create bubbles with it. You may need to pour your solution into a large bowl, bucket, or potted plant tray with a wide mouth if you're using a pretty big wand. If your wand is small, a glass or plastic jar will work fine.[7]
- If you have a kiddie pool and a hula hoop, you can pour bubble solution into the pool and use the hula hoop to make gigantic bubbles!
- If your wand and container are really big, you may need to make a double batch of bubble solution.
- Dip the end of your wand completely into the bubble solution. Make sure the shaped end of your wand is fully submerged. When you pull the wand out of the solution, the solution should look like a thin membrane stretched over the hole.
- The solution will look sort of like plastic wrap when it's correctly stretched over the wand and ready to go.
- If the end of the wand isn't properly coated after the first dip, submerge it again. You can do this as many times as you need to.
- Make small bubbles by blowing with your mouth. Hold the end of a smaller wand up to your mouth and gently blow. The membrane will form a bubble and detach from your wand to float away in the breeze.
- You can blow faster to make lots of tiny bubbles, or blow slower to make bigger bubbles!
- Make giant bubbles by waving the wand through the air. When you're using a giant bubble wand, you won't be able to blow bubbles with your mouth. Instead, gently wave the wand through the air. The solution will stretch out behind the wand, separate, and form a giant, undulating bubble.[8]
- Let the wind blow through the opening to see what kind of bubbles you get.[9]
- Try walking or running with the wand to make an even bigger bubble.
- Twirl around in place to surround yourself with bubbles.[10]
- Hold the wand high above your head so the bubble has more time to float around before it hits the ground and bursts.
- To enjoy bubbles without going to the effort of blowing them, you can buy a bubble maker.
- Invent some fun and imaginative games to play with your bubbles! For example, you can have a contest to see who can blow the most bubbles, whose bubble is the biggest, who can pop the most bubbles, and whose bubbles last the longest.
[Edit]Warnings - When bubbles burst, they can irritate sensitive skin or the areas around your eyes.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - Bubble solution
- Bubble wand
- Bowl or dish
- Slotted spoon (optional)
- Pipe cleaner (optional)
- Cookie cutter (optional)
- Wire clothes hanger (optional)
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| How to Play Consequences Posted: 19 Sep 2020 05:00 PM PDT Consequences is a fun game for all ages that can be played just about anywhere, as long as you have 2 pieces of scrap paper. Create 2 fill-in-the-blank stories with 1 other player, then take turns filling in the blanks together. Cover up your answers as you pass the papers back and forth—once the stories are complete, read through whatever you come up with. In the game of Consequences, the only limit is your own imagination![1] [Edit]Making the Story Templates - Write "[ ] met [ ] at [ ]." A traditional game of Consequences starts off in this format, using brackets to show where the blanks are that the other player will fill in. Label the blanks something like "boys name," "girls name," and "location."[2]
- You can also play around with different sentence structures, if you'd like! For example, you can write something like: "[ ] and [ ] went to the [ ] on Friday."
- Put each blank on a separate line so your answers are easier to hide once the game starts.
- Draft a dialogue tag to start the second sentence. Start a new sentence that will build off the original one. Instead of making a fill-in-the-blank sentence, give the other player a chance to write a line of dialogue. As you did before, use brackets and labels to help the other player know what goes where.[3]
- For instance, you can write something like: "He said: [ ]."
- You can also play around with other types of dialogue tags, like "yelled," "laughed," or "screamed."
- Add another dialogue tag that responds to the second sentence. Give the other character in your "Consequences" story a chance to reply to the first line of dialogue. To make the template consistent, use the same blanked-out format with brackets that you've been using already.[4]
- For example, you can write something like: "She said: [ ]."
- You can also try something like: "She shrieked" or "She growled" to make the story more interesting.
- Provide just the pronoun of the first character for the fourth sentence. Write a new blanked-out sentence that gives the first character a chance to do something random and hilarious. Jot down the pronoun of the character, then leave the rest of the sentence in brackets so the other player can fill it in.[5]
- Your paper will look something like: "He [ ]."
- You can provide an actionable verb in the sentence, but this will make the game more predictable.
- Start the sixth sentence with only the second character's pronoun. Give the second character an opportunity to do something equally crazy and random. As you did before, write out the pronoun of the second character, then include brackets so the other player can fill in the rest of the sentence.[6]
- Your sentence will look something like this: "She [ ]."
- Write out "The consequence was" but leave the answer blank. Tie your whole story together as best as you can. This blanked out sentence gives a random resolution to an equally random and hilarious narrative.[7]
- For reference, your sentence should look like this: "The consequence was [ ]."
- Create a fill-in-the-blank template for each player. Encourage any other players to create an identical template. This game is typically played with 2 people, but can be played with a group, as well. Before you start the game, double-check that the number of blanked-out words and phrases can be divided up evenly between all the players.[8]
- For instance, if you had 4 total players, your story template could have 8, 12, 16, 20, or 24 blanks. During the game, you'd slide your story templates clockwise or counterclockwise until each player has a completely filled-in story.
[Edit]Filling in the Stories - Make up a character's name to start off the story. Think of a creative, funny answer or name you can put into the first blank. Try to come up with something really unpredictable, as this will make the final story even more hilarious.[9]
- For instance, you can put something like "my dad" or "my math teacher" as the first character in the story.
- You can also try to jazz up the story with famous people or fictional characters, like your favorite YouTuber or TV show character.
- Cover your answer and switch papers with the other player. Take the top section of your paper and fold it down so the first sentence is totally covered. Slide your folded paper to the other player so they can't see your answer, and invite them to do the same. Keep the papers folded until the stories are completely finished![10]
- If you're playing in a larger group, continue sliding the papers to the right or left.
- Write down a name for the second character. Look at the prompt on the folded paper and think of a second character to include. As you did before, try to think of something that's really random, which will make the story extra hilarious.[11]
- For example, you can fill in the answer with something like "my dog," or "aliens from Mars."
- You can make the story interesting by choosing the name of a friend or peer that every player knows.
- Hide your answers and alternate papers again. Pull the folded section of paper down a little more so it hides your latest answer. Once the other player does the same thing, switch papers so you can continue filling out the story.[12]
- If you're playing in a larger group, continue folding and sliding the papers in 1 direction.
- Fill out the dialogue tags and switch papers. Think of a clever or random thing for either 1 of the story characters to say. Enclose your sentence with quotation marks, then fold over your latest sentence and switch papers with the other player. Repeat this process again, but write dialogue for the second character. As you did before, fold over your answers and switch papers with the other player again.[13]
- For instance, you can write something like: "He said: 'I can't believe you used my toothbrush to clean the toilet.'"
- You can also write something like: "She said: 'There was nothing to eat at home, so I had a can of cat food for lunch.'"
- Explain what one character does then swap papers and fill in the next blank. Think of a clever, funny sentence to describe what the first character does. This sentence can be long or short—just try to make it as unique and humorous as possible. Once you've written your sentence, cover up your answer and switch papers with the other player. At this point, fill in the seventh sentence on the other player's paper before folding and switching papers again.[14]
- For example, you can write something like: "He jumped around the neighborhood in a po-go stick."
- You can also try something like: "She showed up late to her own surprise birthday party."
- End the story with the final "consequence" sentence. Think about something drastic or funny that will really end the Consequences story on a funny note. Keep in mind that the "consequence" doesn't have to be something serious—it can be something light-hearted or funny, depending on what you're in the mood for. Once you've filled out the last sentence, you're ready to share your finished story![15]
- Write something like: "The consequence was: they had to eat pineapple pizza for the rest of the year."
- You can also write something like: "The consequence was: they had to go to the prom in matching scuba suits."
- Read the stories aloud to see what you came up with. Unfold your papers and go through the completed stories 1 at a time. Keep in mind that there are no winners and losers in Consequences. Once you've read through all the stories, you can play another round![16]
- As an extra touch, you can add a final sentence beneath the "consequence" part of the story. This sentence can include a dialogue tag like "The world said," and gives players a chance to "respond" to the consequence.[17]
- A game of Consequences is a great way to help students practice writing.[18]
- If you don't have a pen and paper with you, try using the "notes" app on your phone to fill out your story. As you write, hit enter a lot of times or use your hand to hide the previous answers as you switch back and forth with the other player.
[Edit]Things You'll Need - 2 sheets of paper
- 2 pens or pencils
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| How to Remove Nail Polish from the Floor Posted: 19 Sep 2020 09:00 AM PDT Painting your nails is super fun! But no matter how careful you are, there's always a chance that you could spill a drop or two of nail polish onto the floor. Cleaning it up can be a challenge, especially if it's been there for a while. Fortunately, you can use a few household cleaning products to clean up spilled nail polish and get your floor back to its original condition. [Edit]Hardwood Floors - Let the polish sit for 20 to 30 minutes until it's dry. If you just spilled your nail polish, your first instinct might be to grab a towel and wipe it up right away. However, that can rub the color into the grain of the wood, making it harder to get out. Wait for it to get completely dry before you start cleaning up.[1]
- If you spilled a whole bottle of nail polish, you can gently dab up the excess with a paper towel to make it dry faster.
- Scrape up the hardened polish with a plastic putty knife. Grab a plastic putty knife and hold it against the edge of the nail polish spill, keeping it level with the floor. Gently push the putty knife into the spill, being careful not to gouge it into the wood. Scrape up the majority of the nail polish with your putty knife to get most of the spill off the floor.[2]
- Keep the putty knife level with the floor the entire time to avoid scratching or gouging the wood.
- Soak the area with rubbing alcohol for 5 minutes. Grab a paper towel and dip the end into some rubbing alcohol. Gently pat the rubbing alcohol onto any leftover nail polish on the floor and let it soak for about 5 minutes.[3]
- If you don't have rubbing alcohol, you can use hairspray instead.
- Never use nail polish remover on wood floors. It can remove the wood stain and discolor your floors.
- Scrub the alcohol into the polish with a toothbrush. Grab a hard bristled toothbrush and use that to scrub the alcohol into the nail polish in a circular motion. You can dip the toothbrush into more rubbing alcohol if you need to.[4]
- Rubbing alcohol gently breaks down nail polish without harming the stain or color of your wood floor.
- Wipe up the rubbing alcohol with an old towel. Once all the nail polish is gone, grab an old cloth towel and use it to wipe up any remaining alcohol. The rest of the alcohol will evaporate in just a few minutes, so you don't have to worry if there's any left over.[5]
- If you don't have an old towel, you can use a paper towel instead.
[Edit]Carpeted Floors - Leave the polish to dry for 20 to 30 minutes. Rubbing wet nail polish on carpet can spread the color around and make the cleanup process harder. Instead, let the nail polish dry until it's hard.[6]
- Trim the carpet with scissors if it's a small stain. If you only spilled a small drop of nail polish on the carpet, grab a pair of scissors and carefully cut off the top strands of carpet. You should only do this if the spill is super small, as cutting too much carpet off can make a noticeable patch in your flooring.[7]
- You can also use this method to get nail polish off of plush rugs or pillows.
- Pour a capful of nail polish remover onto the spill. If your spill is too large to cut off your carpet, pour out about 1 capful of nail polish remover to fully saturate the area. Try to keep the remover on the nail polish only so that it doesn't spread the nail polish to other areas of the carpet.[8]
- You can use nail polish remover with or without acetone to clean your carpet.
- Spray stain remover onto the area, then let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Hold a spray bottle of stain remover about away from the nail polish, then spritz it lightly on top of the nail polish remover. Let both removers sit on the stain for a few minutes to soak it and loosen up the nail polish.[9]
- You can use carpet stain remover or stain remover for clothing.
- Dip a toothbrush in water and use it to scrub the stain. Find a new, clean toothbrush and get it wet in the sink. Use the toothbrush to gently scrub at the nail polish, running it under water every few minutes. Use a paper towel to dab the area gently each time you rinse your toothbrush.[10]
- If your carpet is light-colored or you spilled a lot of nail polish, you may not be able to remove it fully.
[Edit]Linoleum and Vinyl Floors - Wipe the nail polish up with a paper towel if it's still liquid. If you just spilled your nail polish, grab a paper towel and wipe up the nail polish before it gets dry. Try to wipe it up in one sweeping motion to avoid pressing the polish further into the grain of the floor. If you work fast enough, you may be able to get all of the nail polish off the floor before it stains.[11]
- If you get the majority of the nail polish off the floor but there's still a few dry streaks, you can move on to using acetone-free nail polish remover.
- Dab acetone-free nail polish remover onto the nail poish if it's dry. If the stain is already dry, gently dab a few drops of acetone-free nail polish remover onto a paper towel, then apply it to the nail polish. Make sure the remover is acetone-free, as normal nail polish remover can discolor vinyl and linoleum.[12]
- You can find acetone-free nail polish remover at most beauty supply stores. It will specify on the front of the bottle that it's acetone-free.
- Wipe the nail polish up with a paper towel. Working quickly, wipe the nail polish and the remover up with a paper towel to get rid of the stain. Try not to scrub or rub the nail polish, as that could rub it further into the floor.[13]
- If the nail polish remover isn't working, you can try rubbing alcohol instead.
- Clean the area with dish soap and water once you're done. Squeeze 1 to 2 drops of dish soap onto a wet sponge and use that to clean up your floor. You can dry it with an old towel or let the floor air dry on its own. Be careful, as linoleum and vinyl are very slippery when they're wet.[14]
- Make sure you rinse off all the soap from the floor before you let it dry, or it could leave streaks.
[Edit]Ceramic, Porcelain, and Cement Floors - Wipe the nail polish up with a paper towel if it's still wet. If the nail polish is still wet, take a paper towel and gently dab it onto the area, picking up as much nail polish as you can in one fluid motion. Try not to leave the paper towel on top of the nail polish, or the nail polish could dry with the paper towel on top of it.[15]
- If you can get all of the nail polish off with just a paper towel, you won't need to use any nail polish remover.
- Avoid rubbing the paper towel on top of the polish, as that can stain your floor.
- Dab nail polish remover onto the spilled polish. Pour a few drops of nail polish remover onto a paper towel and blot it onto the nail polish stain. Gently swipe upwards with the towel, trying to pick up as much nail polish as you can with each swipe.[16]
- The faster you clean up the nail poish, the less chance there is that it will stain your floor.
- Rinse the area with water to get rid of the nail polish remover. Grab another towel and saturate it with warm water from your sink, then use it to wipe down the entire area that you just cleaned. Be careful, since this can make your floor super slippery.[17]
- If you'd like to, you can use a little bit of soap to clean your floor as well as wipe it down.
- Wipe up the water with a towel. Use another clean towel to wipe the entire area dry to avoid slipping or falling. If there's any smell of nail polish remover in the room, open the windows to let the area ventilate for a few minutes until the smell is gone.[18]
- It may take your floor a little bit longer to dry, so be sure to warn your family or loved ones as they walk around the area.
- The faster you start cleaning up a stain, the easier it will be to remove.
[Edit]Warnings - Acetone based nail polish remover can discolor hardwood, linoleum, and vinyl flooring.[19]
[Edit]Things You'll Need [Edit]Hardwood Floors - Plastic putty knife
- Rubbing alcohol
- Paper towels
- Toothbrush
- Towel
[Edit]Carpeted Floors - Scissors
- Nail polish remover
- Stain remover
- Toothbrush
[Edit]Linoleum and Vinyl Floors - Paper towels
- Acetone-free nail polish remover
- Soap
- Sponge
[Edit]Ceramic, Porcelain, and Cement Floors - Paper towels
- Nail polish remover
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