The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
I have been making this simple Thanksgiving turkey for years, and I’m sharing it with you today. This timeless design is easy to upscale to make a fancy detailed Thanksgiving turkey. In the video, I will show you a technique that I have used for years for not breaking a balloon but stretching it out … Read more
I have been wracking my brain all month on what type of turkey balloon figures to make for my blog. Last year, I created several unique turkey designs, and I was stumped on what to make this year. Then it hit me like a balloon exploding in my face. Football! Football and Thanksgiving go hand … Read more
Thanksgiving is on my mind… The leaves have fallen; lawnmowers are being stored and replaced with snow blowers. Summer clothes are being stored away, and lost money is found in coats hoarded from years past. The warmth of the furnace reminds me summer has gone. Yet, the night sky is clear, and the stars shine … Read more
My wife just called this “creepy,” I call it “Turkey-n-Disguise.” As the countdown to Thanksgiving nears, and the turkeys are in hiding, I created this balloon sculpture to honor the turkeys that made it this year. So keep a watchful eye out for that foul-smelling man; who knows, he may be a turkey in disguise. … Read more
Doesn’t matter how you slice it, there’s going to be turkey on my plate. This weekend is going to be crazy at the grocery stores with everyone stocking up for Thanksgiving. Do you go with a fresh whole turkey, process turkey, or skip the dark meat altogether and go for the turkey breast? Whether you … Read more
Turkey is the food that we eat once a year Have you noticed the day after Thanksgiving, the desire to eat more turkey is gone? We may eat it cold, warm, mix it into other food dishes, but after just a couple of days, we are turkeyed out. What’s up with that? Unlike hamburgers, pizza, … Read more
Where is the bacon on a turkey? I’ve been eating turkey all my life, and the drumstick has been my favorite piece of meat ever since I was a kid. Yes, I’m on the dark side of poultry eating. Some will tell you to eat white meat, which is healthier for you, but people who … Read more
Balloon entertainers stuff their turkey’s differently While most of the world works vigilantly to create the perfect turkey stuffing, balloon entertainers are working on making the ideal turkey to stuff in a balloon. Yep, you read it right, stuffing a turkey into a balloon. You may think we’re trying to preserve the turkey by encapsulating … Read more
Heads may roll this Halloween night As spring gives way to summer, summer fades into the colors of fall, so too does Halloween pass to the next major holiday Thanksgiving. The blood and gore give way to sweet family values and weekend football. Sugary treats are replaced with comforting apple and pumpkin pie. Candy corn … Read more
