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How to use wooden giant bubble sticks

The first bubble is easier when you know what the ropes, the breeze and your hands are doing.

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Short answer: Prepare Bubble Sticks mix with water and dish soap according to the supplied instructions, bring the wooden stick tips together, dip the entire rope loop, lift it out, then gently spread the sticks so air can draw a bubble through the opening.

Before you start

Choose an open outdoor spot with enough room for the sticks, the rope and anyone watching. Keep the prepared solution in a container wide enough to submerge the complete loop. Follow the instructions supplied with your pouch for the water and dish-soap amounts, mixing order and any resting directions.

A Bubble Sticks set has two wooden sticks joined by a rope loop. The rope is the part that carries the film; wetting only the stick tips leaves much of the opening dry. Children should use the kit with adult supervision and keep solution away from eyes and mouths.

Make your first giant bubble

  1. Close the sticks. Bring the tips together so the rope hangs as one long loop.
  2. Dip the full loop. Lower the ropes into the prepared formula. Lift slowly so the film stays across the opening.
  3. Raise and open. Hold the sticks up and gradually move them apart. A light breeze or slow movement helps air pull the film outward.
  4. Let it grow. Keep the ropes open while the bubble stretches. Close the sticks gently when you want to release a floating bubble.
Girl raising a wooden giant bubble maker beneath a large colorful bubble beside a lake
A wide, wet rope opening gives the film room to grow.

What to watch on your first try

If no film appears, check that the whole loop was submerged and is not twisted. If the film breaks as soon as you open the sticks, move more slowly and try a calmer moment. The aim is a smooth opening, not a hard swing. You can make several attempts with the same prepared container.

When you are finished, keep the reusable wooden set for another outdoor day. The mix pouch refills provide more solution without buying another pair of sticks.

Mixing the pouch mix →Make a bigger bubble →

Questions about giant bubbles

Do I swing the sticks to make a giant bubble?

A slow opening and gentle movement give the soap film a better chance to stretch than a forceful swing.

Does the whole rope loop need to be wet?

Yes. Dip the complete loop into prepared solution before lifting the sticks.

Can I reuse the wooden sticks?

Yes. Keep the wooden stick-and-rope set for later outdoor sessions and use Bubble Sticks mix pouches for more formula.

Have a question about the product you received? Contact Bubble Sticks and refer to the directions on your physical pouch and instructions.

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