If the item comes direct from a manufacturer, it may be delivered in non-retail packaging, such as a plain or unprinted box or plastic bag. Rather than one big bubble, this garland bubble wand will make a whole load of bubbles all in one go. I use a paint bucket with a sealable lid for transportation, and the same bucket works then for dipping into when making bubbles. These are normally self tapping (meaning they will create their own hole when you twist them against the wood) so you shouldn’t need to drill first. Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.

All you do is fold one end down, twist it secure and bend the loop into whatever shape you want — so simple! If you fancy trying something different, you can make a few simple changes to your tri-string wand, creating a garland bubble wand instead. Finance is provided by PayPal Credit (a trading name of PayPal UK Ltd, Whittaker House, Whittaker Avenue, Richmond-Upon-Thames, Surrey, United Kingdom, TW9 1EH). Thin ribbons of iridescent colors floating in the clear stick expand when you twist them with your fingertips.This bubble wand is a really fun one to do as a co-operative task – two kids working together can dip a really long garland and spread it out between them to create loads and loads of bubbles. When you hold the two sticks, the long cord with the washer-weight should hang down, while the shorter piece therefore stretches across the middle. We first discovered tri-string bubble wands when my brother bought the kids a posh set for Christmas. From his chaotic workspace he draws in several different illustrative styles with thick outlines, bold colours and quirky-child like drawings.

If you are using sticks rather than dowelling, then start by cutting off any jagged or pointy bits from your sticks. Absolutely any container is fine as long as it’s deep enough to dip the whole string into it in one go.I love activities for the kids that use natural, found things, and so we’ve done a fair amount of stick painting and forest school-style crafting before.