Gigantic Bubble Factory

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Gigantic Bubble Factory

Post by 100ideas » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:24 pm

Been working on a concept for some playa art - an installation that turns human power into gigantic floating bubbles (10-30ft).

Video of smaller-scale bubble demonstration:

The bubble solution is water with small amounts of an organic detergent (like dr. bronners) and some sugar for thickening the bubble walls.

The "factory" has a platform to protect the playa from any spills of the solution and bubbles that crash nearby. Will bubbles that impact the playa more distantly from the "factory" be a concern? Who is the art installation point of contact within BM Org that I should ask?

A big, 10-20 foot bubble splatters about a teaspoon or two of water solution in a 10-ft area.

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Re: Gigantic Bubble Factory

Post by BBadger » Wed Mar 23, 2016 7:50 pm

Worth a shot, but I wonder if the dust will cause the bubbles to prematurely pop.
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Re: Gigantic Bubble Factory

Post by Ratty » Wed Mar 23, 2016 8:10 pm

Those aren't buttermilk biscuits I'm lying on Savannah

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Re: Gigantic Bubble Factory

Post by trilobyte » Sat Mar 26, 2016 8:14 am

A few small soap bubbles wouldn't be much of a concern, but giant bubbles the size of the ones in that video most definitely would be. Even with a friendly soap choice, it may be a significant problem if it's something you're talking about doing repeatedly. You should reach out to Earth Guardians to discuss your plans and get their advice.

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