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Glow-In-The-Dark Bubbles

Glow-in-the-dark bubbles are a fun DIY using bubble solution and a yellow highlighter. They glow under UV light—perfect for nighttime fun or parties.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup bubble solution store-bought or homemade
  • 1 yellow or green highlighter
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • Optional: a small squirt of dish soap

For Homemade Bubble Solution:

  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 tbsp dish soap
  • 1 tbsp corn syrup or sugar

Instructions
 

  • Wear gloves and cut open the highlighter. Take out the soft ink tube inside and place it in 1/4 cup of warm water. Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.
  • The water will turn bright yellow or green. Give it a little stir to help release the glow. Throw away the tube when you're done.
  • Pour the glowing water into your bubble solution. If you're making it from scratch, mix warm water, dish soap, and corn syrup or sugar first.
  • Add the glowing liquid and stir gently. You can add a little more dish soap to make the bubbles stronger. Just don’t shake it—foamy bubbles won’t float well.
  • Dip a wand or straw into the mix and blow bubbles. Turn off the lights and shine a blacklight to see the glow.