How to Blow a Bubble with Bubblegum

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Do you watch gum chewers from afar and envy their bubble-blowing skills? Not anymore! This article is here to share the secret to blowing bubbles with gum, and it's way easier than you might think. Keep reading to learn exactly how to blow the biggest, best bubbles with bubble gum no matter what kind you're chewing.

Quick Tips to Blow a Bubble with Gum

Chew a piece of gum until it's soft and smooth, then use your tongue to roll it into a ball and flatten it.
Hold the gum right behind your front teeth, then push your tongue into the gum so it's surrounded by a thin layer of gum.
Blow air into the gum around your tongue to create a bubble.

Part 1 of 2: Chewing the Gum

Some gums are also stickier, making them harder to remove from your face when they pop. Usually, if you chew these gums a little longer before blowing a bubble, they won't be quite as sticky.
Gums with less sugar often have a stronger gum base for making bubbles. Gum bases contain a long molecule that adds elasticity to the gum. The right amount will make for the best texture for bubbles. [1] X Research source
Avoid old gum. If your gum is stale it will be drier, harder to chew, and bad for making bubbles. Use fresh gum to get the best results.

Chew one piece or strip of bubblegum for starters. More gum does not necessarily equal more bubbles. At this stage, you're just learning how to blow a bubble, so you don't want to overdo the amount of gum in your mouth. Unwrap one piece and pop it into your mouth.

Don't wait too long. After a long time, perhaps half an hour, the bubblegum will deteriorate, becoming stiffer and brittle, and won't work as well. [3] X Research source

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Move this ball of gum so that it sits right behind your front teeth. Use your tongue to flatten the ball into a small, flat circle. Use the back of your teeth to help flatten the gum by pushing the ball into them.

Practice in front of a mirror so you can see when the tip of the gum is in the right position.

Many people make the mistake of blowing just out of their lips rather than using breath from deeper within. Lip breath is not strong enough to produce a proper bubble, so be sure to put more energy into it. The appropriate way to push air into the gum is by producing a heavy sigh. Use your diaphragm to push the air and exhale.

Keep your mouth open. Resist the urge to close your lips after removing your tongue. Keeping your mouth in an open position will give you a larger area to push air through.

For the biggest bubbles, blow bubbles inside. Stay away from wind and hot or cold temperatures. Cold air and wind can pop your bubble early, while hot air can make it so pliable it gets limp.

If you want to avoid the mess of a bubble popping in your face, you can draw the bubble back into your mouth and pop it with your tongue.

Practice, practice, practice. You may not succeed the first few tries but that's all part of the fun. Just keep trying until it happens for you and you get the hang of what it feels like. Blowing bubbles can take some getting used to for your jaw, mouth, and diaphragm. With practice, you will strengthen the muscles and the process will become easier.

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How can I blow it really big? Community Answer

Let the air in slowly and whilst doing this, make sure you are not in a windy place. It is the slow intake of air that allows the bubble to expand larger and larger in a gently way, without popping. If you blow too quickly, it expands too quickly and is liable to bursting earlier.

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How do I blow a bubble without accidentally spitting out the gum, or doing it completely wrong? Community Answer

You have to flatten the gum, hold the ends of the gum with your teeth, and poke your tongue so that your tongue is covered in a thin layer of gum. Exhale gently. It takes practice and time.

Can you blow a bubble with chewing gum? Community Answer You can, but the bubble will not be very large.

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Wet your lips a bit before making a bubble and the gum won't stick to your lips when the bubble pops.

Always make sure your gum is soft and don't keep it in for ages as this will make it hard to blow. Use fresh gum. If it's stale, toss it. Tips from our Readers

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Hubba Bubba Max is my favorite gum for blowing bubbles. For smaller kids, use half a piece, and for older people use a full piece.
Throw your gum in the trash when you're done with it. Don't spit it on the ground because other people could step in the gum.
The trick is to blow slowly so that the bubble can slowly build. If you blow it too fast then it might pop.
I recommend using Dubble Bubble to make bubbles with gum.

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Don't swallow your gum. Many gum bases are made of plastic, wax, and rubber, so always spit it out when you're done.

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To blow the best bubbles with bubblegum, start by chewing a piece of gum until it’s soft and smooth, then use your tongue to roll the gum into a ball and flatten it against the roof of your mouth. Next, open your teeth slightly and push your tongue through the flattened gum, moving it vertically in front of your teeth. Gently blow as if you are sighing until you can feel the air begin to fill the gum and turn it into a bubble. Remove your tongue from the gum and keep blowing as long as you can, or until the bubble bursts. Keep reading for tips on the best kind of gum to use!

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