Thread: A Small Sample of Foam Marker Wanted

Originally Posted by Trout

1 tsp of dishwashing detergent 1 cup of water and hand held mixer. Google making foam.

Hi Trout,

I did try dishwasher liquid but I need to use air to mix. The dishwasher liquid is a bit sloppy (even highly concentrated) and doesnt stand up and last for the 10 or so minutes I need the foam to last for.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Originally Posted by Trout

1 tsp of dishwashing detergent 1 cup of water and hand held mixer. Google making foam.

A packet of Persil in the Town Hall fountain works pretty well.

Originally Posted by 4xsama

Hi Trout,

I did try dishwasher liquid but I need to use air to mix. The dishwasher liquid is a bit sloppy (even highly concentrated) and doesnt stand up and last for the 10 or so minutes I need the foam to last for.

Thanks for the suggestion anyway.

Try adding glycerin or corn syrup to the water and detergent mixture to make the bubbles last longer. Mix it all together slowly before foaming it.

Originally Posted by nick_e

Try adding glycerin or corn syrup to the water and detergent mixture to make the bubbles last longer. Mix it all together slowly before foaming it.

I'll give this a shot over the weekend. Cheers

Have you thought of contacting a supplier (ideally wholesaler / manufacturer) and asking for a sample?
If you are doing some kind of R&D and there is a significant volume potential out the other end... then 200ml won't even be a problem.
Be creative.
I used to know a sales bloke from Nufarm... but he moved on years ago.

Originally Posted by 4xsama

Not quite. I need something that can be used on hard paved surfaces and will eventually disappear.

Would tennis court line marking stuff work?

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

Have you thought of contacting a supplier (ideally wholesaler / manufacturer) and asking for a sample?
If you are doing some kind of R&D and there is a significant volume potential out the other end... then 200ml won't even be a problem.
Be creative.
I used to know a sales bloke from Nufarm... but he moved on years ago.

Great idea. I'll give this a go.