How to Make Bubble Prints With Kids
Bubble prints are a fun and easy process art activity for kids. Using soapy paint bubbles and paper, children can create colorful prints while exploring color, texture, and printmaking.
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Small recyclable containers or bowls
- Straws
- Tray, table covering, or outdoor workspace
Supplies
- Water
- Dish soap
- Liquid watercolor paint
- Paper
Instructions
Before Starting
- Make sure children know to blow out through the straw and not suck in the paint mixture. Practice blowing through a straw first, or try plain water before adding paint.
Full Tutorial
- Add water, dish soap, and paint to a small container or bowl.
- Blow through a straw to create bubbles until they rise above the top of the container.
- Gently place paper on top of the bubbles to make a print.
- Lift the paper and let it dry.
- Repeat with different colors if desired.
Notes
- Make sure children blow out through the straw and do not suck in the paint mixture.
- Practice with plain water first if needed.
- White cardstock, watercolor paper, or heavier drawing paper works best.
- Work on a tray or outside since this project can get messy.
- Add more dish soap if the bubbles are not forming well.
- Add more paint if the prints are too light.