Bubble wand craft
Make your own bubble wand using colourful pipe cleaners and beads
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!
