Science, Tech, Math › Science Make Frozen Bubbles with Frost Patterns Share Flipboard Email Print Frost patterns form on bubbles you freeze outdoors. 10kPhotography, Getty Images Science Chemistry Projects & Experiments Basics Chemical Laws Molecules Periodic Table Scientific Method Biochemistry Physical Chemistry Medical Chemistry Chemistry In Everyday Life Famous Chemists Activities for Kids Abbreviations & Acronyms Biology Physics Geology Astronomy Weather & Climate By Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Anne Marie Helmenstine, Ph.D. Facebook Twitter Chemistry Expert Ph.D., Biomedical Sciences, University of Tennessee at Knoxville B.A., Physics and Mathematics, Hastings College Dr. Helmenstine holds a Ph.D. in biomedical sciences and is a science writer, educator, and consultant. She has taught science courses at the high school, college, and graduate levels. Learn about our Editorial Process Updated on October 01, 2018 Is it really cold outside? If so, it's the perfect time to go outdoors and blow bubbles! All you need is bubble solution, a bubble wand, and really cold (well-below freezing) temperatures. It helps if you blow the bubbles close to a cold surface, so they don't freeze in the air and break upon landing. You can catch bubbles on mittens/gloves or on snow or ice. A frost pattern forms on the bubble surface. The bubbles will eventually pop, but with a bit of practice you should be able to pick them up and examine them first. Any bubble solution will work. You can make your own detergent and water solution or make stronger bubbles using glycerin or corn syrup. If you don't have seriously cold winter, your other option is to blow bubbles over dry ice. Cite this Article Format mla apa chicago Your Citation Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Make Frozen Bubbles with Frost Patterns." ThoughtCo, Apr. 5, 2023, thoughtco.com/frozen-bubbles-with-frost-patterns-603928. Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. (2023, April 5). Make Frozen Bubbles with Frost Patterns. Retrieved from https://www.thoughtco.com/frozen-bubbles-with-frost-patterns-603928 Helmenstine, Anne Marie, Ph.D. "Make Frozen Bubbles with Frost Patterns." ThoughtCo. https://www.thoughtco.com/frozen-bubbles-with-frost-patterns-603928 (accessed June 4, 2023). copy citation