The BubbleStix field guide / 02
Make room for your biggest bubbles
Bring your attention to the full dip, the high lift, the wide opening and the air around you. These are practical things you can repeat on your very next turn.
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Start with the same preparation every time
Use the actual BubbleStix pouch directions rather than changing the recipe between turns. Mix BubbleStix Bubble Mix with 1 gallon of water as directed on the pouch, and follow its full directions for the customer-supplied dish soap. A familiar setup helps you concentrate on what your hands and the breeze are doing. Keep the directions nearby so each session begins with the same preparation.
Make the full dip deliberate
Choose a container that lets the ropes become completely submerged. Look at the whole rope before lifting so the dip is complete. Stand close enough to reach comfortably, with secure footing and open space around the container. Keep your attention on one complete turn at a time. The dipping station is the starting point you return to between turns.
Give the high lift its own moment
Keep the sticks together and raise them high. Let this be a distinct part of the movement before opening your arms. When demonstrating for someone else, name the lift as you do it so they can see that the sticks stay together until you are high. Use a height you can manage comfortably while following the supplied equipment and safety instructions.
Open wide into open air
With the wind at your back, open wide. Give both arms room rather than standing close to a fence, a friend or another station. Look ahead into the space where the bubble can stretch and travel. The authentic photograph below is an example of BubbleStix in use; it is inspiration, not a size guarantee. Choose a place where the whole movement feels comfortable.
Choose your movement with the air
A gentle breeze behind you gives you a direction to face. In still air, the approved alternative is to walk backwards slowly on a clear path. Check that path first and have an adult watch the space behind a child. Recheck the breeze between turns: a change in direction is a reason to reposition thoughtfully. Focus on one useful observation at a time, such as your lift or the space ahead, while keeping the approved method intact.
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Original, Double or Camp: the same BubbleStix method, with different numbers of complete sets and mix pouches.
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