Perfect Bubble Blower!
The ultimate bubble tool for parties, weddings, and kids of all ages — from toddlers to grandparents — this clever little gadget makes bubble magic effortless for everyone.
Supplies
This is all you need.
- 3D printer
- PLA filament
The Idea
This all started watching one of those blooper videos of a Grandmother losing her false teeth trying to blow bubbles with her granddaughter. Neither one was having any luck. It got me thinking, and fiddling around with an idea of making a bubble blower anyone can use regardless of age or ability...because everyone loves bubbles! So I started sketching ideas.
I came up with the idea to make a fully 3D printed bubble blower. Then I saw an old episode of the 1960's Batman TV show with the Penguin. His Iconic long cigarette holder got me thinking. I decided to add a straw to my design. Makes it easier to dip, hold and blow, even for those with mobility issues.
The Design
I took my idea and refined it in Fusion 360. I eventually came up with 2 designs. The goal was to be able to use drink straws of multiple sizes. I accomplished this by stepping the interior based on common straw sizes. I kept the long tube design because I liked my original idea, but made a shorter one too that prints a little quicker.
The Print
Off to the printer! I printed these in PLA because I print all my prototypes in PLA. Its cheap quick and easily forgiving.
The Fun!
They worked! I was surprised they worked so well right off the printer that I giggled.
I tested with straws from local convenience stores and various fast food restaurants and they all seem to fit the stepped interior.
The Files
You can get the files for FREE at Printables.
One of the special qualities of this design is that anyone can use it. Even those with special needs, mobility or physical restrictions.
Everyone loves bubbles!
Legal Stuff
Hate to burst any bubbles, but the files are protected by Creative Commons (4.0 International License).