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Twisting Balloon Sculptures-an Introductory Course
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Twisting Balloon Sculptures-an Introductory Course

Entertain! Create! Have FUN learning how to make balloon sculptures and balloon animals.
Created byDan Cutchen
Last updated 2/2018
English
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What you'll learn

  • Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to quickly create many fun balloon sculptures along with patter, jokes and funny routines.
  • Students will have the confidence to entertain people individually and in front of small and large audiences.

Course content

1 section • 13 lectures • 1h 37m total length

  • Sculpting/Twisting/Modeling Balloons-An Introductory Course2:34

    This course will take you from, "I don't know anything about twisting balloons" to "I can make things and people enjoy it!!!!"

  • Where, What and How to Get Balloon Sculpting Supplies11:04

    Discover where to source balloon sculpting supplies, including Amazon and 260q twisting balloons, and when to use a pump versus inflating by mouth.

  • Inflating, Tying Off Balloons and Some Fun Tips8:18

    Learn to inflate balloons with a pump, tie off using two methods, avoid mouth inflation, and showcase durable balloons with a pre inflated box display.

  • Fun with the Dog9:14

    Learn to twist balloons into a dog sculpture by inflating to size, forming bubbles, and pinching and twisting at joints. Create ears, neck, legs, and body with hands-on guidance.

  • The Poofy Tail, Ideas on Telling Jokes and Some Bits5:50

    Learn to twist balloon sculptures, including poofy-tailed poodles, while delivering jokes and one-liners to engage and entertain kids during performances.

  • The Pirate Sword (The Cutlass)3:48

    Learn to twist and inflate balloons into a cutlass, three musketeers sword, and other swords, choosing between slashing or stabbing styles, with techniques for creating joints and shapes.

  • Fancy Pirate Sword, Three Musketeer Sword, Some Funny Business8:52

    Learn to twist balloon swords—rapier, three musketeer sword, and cutlass—while performing playful tricks with kids. Master techniques like pinching bubbles and steady twists for entertaining sculptures.

  • The Mouse, Some Jokes and Tips7:20

    learn to sculpt a balloon mouse using simple twists and one-handed technique, shaping the face, ears, and nose, while delivering crowd-friendly jokes for entertaining groups.

  • Fun with the Figure 8, the Tulip and Mr. Hand13:57

    Explore balloon sculpture basics by forming the figure eight and tulip, then create Mr. Hand figures using twists, bubbles, and inflating with the mouth for entertaining kids.

  • Fun With a Flower8:14

    Create a quick balloon flower by inflating a four-inch stem, twisting a figure-eight, and shaping the bloom with bubbles and twists for a ready-to-gift sculpture.

  • Simple Airplane, Jokes and More Tips9:57

    Craft a simple balloon airplane with a pilot using an apple twist, wings, and a cockpit, including landing gear and jokes for kids.

  • Safety Issues Plus Some Ideas5:47

    Learn safety practices for balloon twisting, including choking risk, using double-dipped latex balloons, and preventing piece ingestion, while gaining ideas for entertaining adults and kids with flowers and patter.

  • The Last Video Lecture. A.k.a. The Next Thing2:24

    Learn to create quick, entertaining balloon sculptures with pizzazz—from a chopper motorcycle to Pinocchio inside a whale—while mastering stage presence and crowd-friendly entertainment.

Requirements

  • You will need to purchase sculpturing balloons. I recommend Qualatex or Betallatex entertainer/sculpturing balloons and a hand pump.
  • Google: Sculpting Balloons. Amazon has some good prices and free shipping. You are looking for Qualatex (or Betallatex), 260 size - Traditional, Entertainer or Classic assortment.
  • More detailed instructions and other options for purchasing items are provided in the first video.

Description

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to quickly create many fun balloon sculptures along with patter, jokes and funny routines. 

Dan will show you how, where and what to get the resources for twisting balloons.  

He will demonstrate, through lecture and additional resources, how to inflate and tie off sculpting balloons, make the Dog, add a poofy tail (with jokes and patter,) the Pirate and Three Musketeer swords (with jokes, patter and bits,) the Mouse (plus jokes and tips,) the Figure 9, Tulip and Mr. Hand (with jokes, tips and skits,) a Flower (plus ideas on how to use it,) an Airplane (with a pilot!!) and more!

Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for people who have none to some experience in balloon sculpturing and want to twist balloons for fun and for profit.

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