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Twisting Balloon Sculptures-Course 1
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Twisting Balloon Sculptures-Course 1

Create Wonderful Balloon Sculptures That Excite and Amaze! Learn Jokes, Skits and Tips For Jobs and Events!
Created byDan Cutchen
Last updated 3/2018
English

What you'll learn

  • Upon completion of this course, each student will know how to create over 16 quick balloon sculptures with pizzazz, comedy and funny bits.
  • Each student will know how to set up an area/stage, attract a crowd, maintain control of a crowd or group with humor and how to finish a gig effectively.

Course content

1 section14 lectures2h 15m total length
  • Twisting Balloon Sculptures, Course 1-Introduction2:08
  • Fancy Poodle with One-liners9:54

    Learn to twist a fancy poodle balloon sculpture, shaping the head, nose, neck, body, legs, feet, ears, and tail, with playful one-liners to engage kids.

  • Two Kinds of Swans, a Mosquito, Tips and Ideas14:06

    Learn to twist balloon sculptures, crafting two swans and a mosquito by forming bubbles, necks, and heads, and add facial details with markers using inflation and finishing tips.

  • Small Talk with Balloons and Stuff In Between4:40
  • Bicycle, Motorcycle and Tips and Ideas5:52

    Design a bicycle or motorcycle balloon sculpture by forming a headlight, handlebars, and wheels with precise twists and air management to create a visually appealing, safety-conscious ride.

  • Teddy Bear with Heart, Jokes and Tips10:28
  • Harley Chopper, One-liners and Tips10:52

    Learn to craft a Harley chopper balloon sculpture with a single balloon, using twists, bubbles, and pinching to form engine, wheels, and headlights, with engaging one-liners.

  • The Guitar, The Light Saber, the Giggle Gun and the Laser Gun and Routine17:33

    Explore balloon guitars, light sabers, giggle guns, and laser guns, building a routine through twists, bubbles, and props.

  • The Whirly Gig, the Whirly Hat, the Bow and Arrow and the Rock14:11
  • Inflating a Balloon by Mouth3:42
  • Attracting a Crowd and Setting Up Your Space4:52

    Attract a crowd for balloon sculptures by setting up a small stage with masking tape, featuring hats and blooms, and engaging kids with skits.

  • Fun with Crowd Control12:35

    Master crowd control for balloon sculptures by managing lines, engaging the audience, using signs and badges, and enforcing a one-balloon rule with a dollar charge.

  • Crowd Control and Effectively Finishing an Event8:31

    Master crowd control and effectively finish balloon events by enforcing ticketed balloons and a clear end time, while communicating limits and keeping a colorful display hidden until needed.

  • Creating the World's Tallest and Kraziest Hat16:08

    Create the world's tallest balloon hat by building a stable headpiece from inflated balloons and twisting them together for height. Attract crowds and showcase balloon artistry on stage.

Requirements

  • You should know how to make simple balloon sculptures/balloon animals like the dog.
  • You need quality sculpting balloons, size 260, from either Qualatex or Betallatex and a balloon pump

Description

This course is designed for people who have some experience in balloon sculpturing but desire to enlarge their knowledge and experience.

You will learn over 17 balloon sculptures plus jokes, one-liners and skits.  Plus, three (3) video lectures deal with creative and fun ways to get a crowd, maintain crowd discipline/control and how to finish up a gig as effectively and delightfully as possible.

This course is also designed for creative types who would like to earn a living or extra cash twisting balloons in an entertaining way.


Who this course is for:

  • This course is designed for people who have some experience in balloon sculpturing but desire to enlarge their knowledge and experience.
  • Beginning or intermediate balloon artists who want to learn some new sculptures and fresh/fun ways to interact with people as you twist balloons.
  • Creative types who would like to earn a living or extra cash twisting balloons in an entertaining way.