The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
What fun! Children and adults LOVE this one! Inflate a Betallatex Doll Body about the size of a large grapefruit. Set aside. Inflate a white 5″ round about the size of a mandarin orange. Set aside. Spiral inflate 4 160s. Twist all of the 160s together in the center. Twist the white 5″ round in … 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
This mega-sized sword has a HUGE impact, but is the easiest to make! Great for beginners… but even seasoned balloon artists will want to put this in their repertoire. fully inflate a 260. Also inflate a 160 all the way and give it a good burp. Wrap the 260 around the 360 and center it. … 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
This is a fairly easy mermaid… but can be bigger than the child! Little girls LOVE it! Step 1. Inflate a red (or other hair colored balloon) 260 leaving about a 2″ tip. Make a small loop for her bangs followed by a pinch twist. Step 2. Inflate a skin toned 260 leaving about a … Read more
These balloon instructions on how to make a balloon sword are for beginners. Step 1. Inflate two balloons leaving about a 1-inch tip. Step 2. Twist two small bubbles at the nozzle ends and spiral the balloons until you have about 12″ left. Step 3. Make a 6″ loop on each side followed by two … 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
Well it has been several years in the development and it is 90% completed – Magical Balloon-dude Dales first kids balloon animal instructional DVD. Balloon Twisting is the first balloon animal instructional DVD that is designed specifically for kids. It’s coming fist weeks in November – Order Now! Balloon Twisting DVD Contains: Step-by-Step Instructions – … Read more
Please be careful mouth inflating balloons – pressure does build. If you have to, buy a balloon pump. Subscribe to Dale’s Blog and get notified each time a new idea, tip or story is posted.
Here is another video on how to make balloon animals. If your looking for balloon kits, balloon pumps, or twisting balloons and supplies check the mbd2.com balloon store. Subscribe to Dale’s Blog and get notified each time a new idea, tip, or story is posted.