I’m not sure where I first picked up the idea of freezing soap bubbles.
That said … I do remember once seeing videos of the process I thought, “I want to do that!”
So we gathered supplies, namely a straw and bubble solution, then watched weather forecasts for the ideal temperature ( -12º to -30ºF – you can have some success as high as 9-12º).
Finally it got cold enough … 7ºF. Time to pull out our bubble solution. We placed it outdoors to cool down for 30 minutes. Then headed outside to give it a go.
At first we used a straw to blow the bubble and allowed them to drop onto the front step – FAIL
Next we attempted to use the straw to place a bubble on the step – FAIL
Then we allowed the bubble to start freezing on the straw, then carefully placed it on the concrete surface – SUCCESS!
it is a little odd when you look back … two people sitting hunched over a tiny soap bubble muttering about angle and light. We’ll do it again (may have to wait a year) I still want to mix our own soap solution. And, yea you are one of the few who could appreciate this level focus on an outcome.
Cool!! And I’m probably one of the few people that would appreciate this : )