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Bubble wand craft

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Fun for: Toddlers, Preschoolers, BigKids

Make your own bubble wand using colourful pipe cleaners and beads

Bubble wand craft

A simple activity for your next craft-ernoon or kids party! Using just pipe cleaners and beads, create bubble wands in any shape you like - hearts, stars, letters, or classic circles.

Threading beads adds a pop of colour, a fine motor boost, and a fun tactile element to the craft.

Once built, dip the wands into your favourite bubble mix (check out our fun !) and watch the magic happen.

It’s a mix of art, STEM, and outdoor fun, all in one playful project.

Materials


Prep / make


  • Step 1:

    Gather pipe cleaners and beads

  • Step 2:

    Set out a small container of bubble solution. (Try out our )

Play


  • Step 1:

    Shape the pipe cleaner into a loop or fun design (e.g. heart, flower or star), leaving a straight "handle" at the bottom.

  • Step 2:

    You can try twisting two different pipe cleaners tightly together to create a colourful pattern.

  • Step 3:

    Thread the beads on the stick or head of your bubble wand (do this first if you want to decorate the head).

  • Step 4:

    Bend the sharp ends of the pipe cleaner in to reduce any scratches.

  • Step 5:

    Dip the shaped loop into bubble solution.

  • Step 6:

    Blow or wave to make bubbles!

Extend


  • Shape Challenge: Try making wands shaped like animals, numbers, or your initials.

  • Bead patterns: Try creating repeated patterns with the beads, or spell out your name.

  • STEAM lesson: Compare different shaped wands to see which makes the biggest bubbles. Chat about why the bubbles come out round regardless of shape!