All, I have recently been working on continious flow soap films. A wall of film rather than a true bubble. I am generally pleased with the mixtures I have and...
Hi Bryce, I finally got a chance to test the blue solution you sent me and added the five cups water you suggested. The pH tested about 8 so I added two...
... I have used "100%" silicone caulk on my wands to seal the dipping ends of the hollow sticks. I have not noticed any problems from it. I do let it cure well...
Hi David, Thanks--I thought you might have forgotten about it. When did I sent you that--must have been some time back in March? I'm still trying to work...
Kelly, I think you are closer to the mark, with the curing chemical idea. I gave very little time for curing. Though we live and learn. Fully cured silicon...
Greetings Bubblers - On SBF, Sterling wrote “One of my unfulfilled fantasies is to find a formula that would be strong enough to allow me to make a 6-10'...
This is an update from Sterling about progress toward the big bubble over the Golden Gate Bridge. Brian just reported on equipment. Here is a bit about the...
... is a ... You guys are awesome. Do you hear me cheering you on from here in Rhode Island? I wish Felix were still around. This would have been right up...
Keith: I totally agree, Where is Felix when we need him the most? Felix: if you are still reading all of this, we miss you a lot. This is your kind of...
Hey I can see you guys are having fun but am kind of incredulous about your method. Why don't you just use the Alan McKay method with the two fishing poles? DS...
David: I will be bringing out poles to hold up an Alan-style tri-string, and Brian will have his fixed rig. As I indicated, I see advantages and disadvantages...
I always open my tri-sting perpendicular to the wind, and adjust the apertures size to produce an opening appropriate for the conditions. In my experience with...
Dustin: I recognize that performance with a tri-string depends on having a good formula for the purpose, and my standard formula is not well designed for my...
I see, sounds like the apparatus is part of the show. As far as wind is concerned, you must have thought of mounting the whole thing on a swivel with a tail...
... <sterlingjo@...> wrote: Hi Sterling and Everyone, Just got back form a hectic work week. First of all I think this is really exciting stuff you guys got...
... Hi David - Put simply, in my estimation the wand would be too heavy and awkward to use for more than a few minutes using a wick of that size. With my...
... So far as I am concerned, the transom is only a means to an end. Perhaps I should reconsider. ... Good ideas, all. I did think of making it more mobile....
After re-reading some infoI guess it is more like 3-5mph for brisk walking. I thought 5mph sounded too fast for average walking speed! Silly me.. But...
Hi Brian, About the weight problem, I know with Alan's setup it can be a problem having tried it a few times. I've been thinking of trying again except with...
Sly: These photos of me were taken by a photographer at dawn just inside the Golden Gate Bridge. The last photo down constitutes, in some sense, a large...
Johnson, On this picture http://www.flickr.com/photos/sanneflicks/196236814/ what do you use? something like coton chains.. very nice effect like this original...
Sly: I used several things that morning to make bubbles. The photographer wanted me "elegant" so I dressed in my white tie and tails (with shortened sleeves)...
... I am arranging for both photos and video when we try it at the Gate. One thing we learned in the trial run is that operating the transom is a two-person...
Sly and others: A further note. A questions comes up a lot, when making big bubbles, how to have a pool of liquid that doesn't require hauling around a...
Keith, Brian, and all big bubblers: I echo Brian's interest in a discussion about appropriate formulas for this purpose. There seems to be a tradeoff between...
Hi, I'm behind on messages. But just wanted to say I'm very happy you guys are getting going with the dream project. As for wind direction changes, how about a...
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