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A child's hand painting colorful bubbles with a paintbrush on a vibrant watercolor background.

Bubble Painting Art for Kids

A fun and colorful art activity where kids use bubbles to create vibrant, swirling patterns on paper. Perfect for ages 3 and up with supervision!
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 1 art project
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2–3 tablespoons dish soap or tear-free baby wash per color
  • 1/4 cup water per color
  • a few drops liquid watercolors or food coloring per color
  • 1 plastic cup or small bowl per color
  • 1 straw per color
  • as needed heavyweight paper e.g., watercolor paper or cardstock
  • as needed aprons or old shirts optional, for minimizing mess

Method
 

  1. Lay out all materials. Dress kids in aprons or old clothes to protect from spills and splashes.
  2. In each cup or bowl, mix the soap or baby wash with water. Add coloring and stir gently.
  3. Dip the straw into the mixture, then blow into the straw to create a bubble dome above the rim. Supervise young children closely.
  4. Gently press a sheet of heavyweight paper onto the top of the bubbles. Lift to reveal the print.
  5. Use additional colors to create layered effects. Let kids explore different combinations.
  6. Lay the artwork flat to dry completely before displaying or framing.

Notes

Try adding glitter or a drop of vanilla extract for a fun, sparkly, or scented twist. Experiment with different types of paper to explore how they absorb the paint. Once dry, add drawn elements like eyes or shapes to create bubble monsters or abstract art.