Chris Ratzlaff, of Calgary, is a photographer who enjoys playing out in the cold. When it gets really cold out, -25C/-13F, a funny thing happens. Soap bubble mixtures freeze faster than they pop, making for some very fascinating effects! Chris goes on to tell us that, “frozen bubble are still very fragile creatures, so I’ve experimented with different recipes to create a durable bubble wall that won’t pop in the slightest breeze; dish soap for the bubbling, corn syrup to thicken the wall and sugar to help crystallization. I let the mixture chill in the freezer to help speed up the freezing once outside:
– 200ml warm water
– 35ml corn syrup
– 35ml dish soap
– 2tbs sugar
– chill in the freezer

One other piece of advice … dress warm! It’s cold out there!”

Thanks Chris!