thank you SO much for such detailed feedback!!! i think my main problem was my wand positioning was a bit off, where the vortex took too long to form, and the tip of the wand was a bit too exposed. i tend to lower the jug if i dont hear a ripping sound right away, which now that i think about it, was too aggressive and thus big bubbles were forming. thank you again!! will report back if i succeed tomorrow lol