In the above video Sterling Johnson, an engineer turned bubble smith, is blowing enormous bubbles at Stinson Beach, CA. He's using a super-size version of the dowel and string bubble wand found here.
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Bubble sensory wands

There is something magical about taking an everyday outdoor toy and turning it into a calming, glitter-filled sensory tool. These bubble sensory wands transform empty bubble tubes into mesmerizing, ...
This bubble wand DIY is so easy and requires very few pieces. I used dowel rods and pipe cleaners, and that's it! I also tried to make these wands using floral wire, as I'd seen someone else make them ...