The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
William Beatty 
Yes, this is made out of only one balloon. Think small. Think tiny bubbles. The first few times you try this, you will probably run out of balloon. That’s OK. You will get the proportions right. I cannot take credit for this creation. It’s an example of what you can learn when you share at … Read more
I am not going to give you an extensive library of balloon hat ideas here. There are enough great balloon hat books and DVD’s already out on the market. You can also google balloon hat ideas and you will get a load of great ideas that you can incorporate into your own balloon hat art. … Read more
This is the continuation of Christ on the Cross Twist ten ½-1 inch bubbles. Connect at the first and tenth joints. Ear-twist the 3rd, 5th, 7th, and 9th bubbles (Marked X). Divide the 5th and 7th ear twists in half. Pop the 6th bubble. Twist two 3 inch bubbles, two ½-1` inch bubbles, one 3 … Read more
This is great for church services, vacation bible schools, Sunday Schools…anything to do with Christian ministry and teaching others about Christ. John Holmes has a multi balloon Christ on the Cross presentation that is just phenomenal. Get his video/DVD if you can find it. It’s awesome! This one will be done in two parts. The … Read more
The Basics Twists With all the fantastic articles on here, here is a basic primer on the twists used in balloon sculpturing. Learn these, and you will be able to twist ANYTHING. It’s just a matter of combining these necessary twists in different size combinations and with another type of balloon. Yes, you will twist … Read more
Twister Games: Balloon Games For Fun! When you are entertaining at a party, there are a few games that you can use balloons to play. I have used these with kids of all ages, from 1-99, and they all have a blast! There’s just something about balloons and play that spark the human brain, regardless … Read more
(Caterpillar/Butterfly Body) Here’s a quickie for today. Simple and easy. Use it as a stand-alone or can use it as a butterfly body. I learned this one at one of the many conventions I used to attend. I can’t remember who taught it, but it is not my original. It’s a cool one. Enjoy! Inflate … Read more
Tricks to do with soap bubbles With just a little jar of soap bubbles and a straw, you can amaze people. The cost of the materials is cheap, yet the effect is awesome! Tom Noddy, Louis Pearl, Finn Jonn and more are/were pioneers in the field. Search the word, soap bubble magic, in You Tube … Read more
Don’t become lethargic in your presentation Over the years, too many balloon artists are just machines, churning out the creations with the emotions of a dead log or stick. Here is a collection of one-liners, jokes that you can use even with a huge long line. When you use these, you know you are entertaining … Read more
Elementary School Teachers Notes: I have been an elementary school teacher since 1980, along with twisting and entertaining with balloons. Every spring, I teach my classroom how to twist balloons. I have taught 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders some basic twists and some of the corny lines that go along with them. The lessons last … Read more