Red, White & Bubble Fun! DIY Fourth of July Bubble Wands with Beads and Pipe Cleaners
- Gina
- Jun 8, 2024
- 2 min read
Updated: Jun 26
In this BLOG post I will teach you how to make DIY bubble wands.
Looking for a festive, kid-friendly craft that doubles as backyard entertainment this Fourth of July?
These DIY bubble wands made from pipe cleaners and beads are the perfect mix of creativity, STEM play, and good old-fashioned fun.
Whether you're prepping for a holiday BBQ, picnic, or parade, this hands-on activity will keep little hands busy and little faces smiling.
Why You’ll Love This Craft
Easy & inexpensive to make with supplies you likely already have
Engages fine motor skills through threading and shaping
Doubles as a sensory and STEM activity
A fun party favor or interactive addition to your Fourth of July celebration
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Materials:
Pipe cleaner
Pony beads
Bubble mixture (store bought or make my DIY Bubble Mix, recipe HERE!)
Step 1: Create a loop and handle in your pipe cleaner by curving the top few inches inward, then twisting it around itself to make a loop.
Step 2: Thread pony beads onto the bottom, straight piece of the pipe cleaner.
Step 3: When the handle is almost filled with beads, twist the pipe cleaner around the final bead to secure.
Step 4: Dip the loop into the bubble mixture to blow bubbles!
Tips: Let the wands dry after use, then use them as reading pointers, magic wands, or pretend magnifying glasses!
Educational Bonus: Sneaky STEM & Sensory Play
This activity isn’t just adorable, it’s loaded with learning benefits:
Engineering: Designing functional wands that hold their shape.
Math: Creating color patterns with beads.
Science: Exploring surface tension and bubble strength with different wand shapes.
Sensory: The tactile experience of bending pipe cleaners, sliding beads, and popping bubbles.
Party-Perfect Ideas
Set up a bubble wand craft station at your Fourth of July picnic or block party.
Use the wands as party favors in mason jars filled with bubble mix.
Host a "Bubble Battle" where kids use their handmade wands to see who can make the biggest or longest-lasting bubble.
❤️🤍💙 Final Thoughts
These DIY bubble wands are a simple, screen-free activity that lets kids get creative, build with their hands, and celebrate the Fourth of July with bubbly fun.
Whether you’re crafting indoors or playing in the backyard, this patriotic project is sure to make the day more magical.
Let freedom (and bubbles) ring!
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