We used a plastic barrel that formerly contained food-grade ethanol for wine production, and washed it several times before use. This was lightweight, cheap, and top was easy to cut off so we could drop the pump in. For foam fluid, most DIY builds recommend a 2% mixture of soapy water. This author found success by mixing 5 litres of dishwashing liquid with 250 liters of water. It’s crucial to hit a minimum concentration here; much time was lost wondering why the machine wouldn’t generate foam, until the realization came our mixture was a factor of 10 too dilute. On a project like this, never underestimate the value of bringing others on board to help. Having people around to fetch tools and offer different perspectives can make troubleshooting much faster. People can also bring different skills to the table. Our project became far more robust thanks to the help of an experienced farmhand, who was able to show me how to better fit our pipes to the barbed fittings through the use of a kettle. Plus, foam is always more fun with friends! If you are looking for the best bubble machine for a party, you’ve got to go with the Zerhunt Automatic Bubble Blower. It runs on batteries (not included) or you can plug it in using the included power cable, making it perfect for all-day birthday parties or an afternoon playdate. It also has a very large 12.5-ounce reservoir for bubble solution, which is above-average capacity for most tabletop bubble machines, also making it an ideal choice for a party or school event. There's also a sturdy handle around the middle that makes this lightweight bubble blower very portable.

Our bubble making toys have colours and designs that children will definitely like. Some even have themes of popular characters. Take the Barbie Bubble-tastic Mermaid, for example! It comes with a giant mermaid that creates bubbles when you place it in the shell-shaped dipping tray. A collapsible leaf blower may be best if you don’t have much storage space. You should also consider features like waterproof collection bags and comfortable handles and shoulder straps. Finally, make sure you’re doing it safely. Leaf blowers are used to move foliage and leafy debris from your garden, especially after cutting lawns, hedges or trees. “The material blown from your garden can be added to your compost bin for re-use later on, to reintroduce natural nutrients into the garden,” adds Stewart. Kate '21 month old Grandson absolutely loved this especially as he could work it himself. Well worth the price. Bigger than expected too.'BisouPierre 'Already provided hours of fun for grandson in the first week. Easy for adult to reload bubble mixture, and easy for child to work: a must-have toy for every small child who wants to work with carer or parent in the garden. (Or for use indoors, but I'm probably not allowed to say that). Can't comment on quality yet as it has only survived a week of intensive use ...' Learn from us! Here are tips for using bubble machines and bubble blowers in a way that makes parents and kids happy. Aeplexus 'This is a very stable bubble gun and has been a lot of fun for my son with a good amount of bubbles produced.'

The collection capacity, at 50L, is up there with the best, making it ideal for larger gardens. It isn’t, however, cordless, so you do need to be near-ish a plug.It doesn’t come with a bubble solution but any store-bought solution will work just fine. It claims to blow over 4,800 bubbles a minute. While we can't vouch for the exact number, this bad boy has two speed settings and pumps out a large number of bubbles at a steady pace. Needless to say, the Zerhunt machine had no problem keeping my patio looking like an iridescent wonderland for my kids to waltz around in.