How to make a Balloon Wolverine Claws

Just in time for the new Wolverine movie. Now you can learn how to make Wolverine Claws. I uses 3 blue 260s, and 2 gray 160s. I figured this out in the Jam room of Twist-n-Shout. This is a good alternative to a balloon sword. It works great for line work.

How to make a Balloon Oscar Award

I went to Twist-n-Shout this year. I was amazed not only by all the very talented people, but also by all the people who knew me from my balloon animal site. Everyone was very encouraging. They all said the same things. "I love the balloon twisting forum", I get my balloon animal supplies from you." But the question I got the most was, "When are you going to make more balloon twisting videos?!!!!"

Well, today I start my new schedule of video production. I got up at 6am to make this video. It was requested a long time ago. Sorry it took so long. I will keep my promised every one who had asked and begged for more videos.

Take The Free Hands Challenge

I am honored that Nokia would use one of my videos as a example for their hands free contest. Guess who they asked to be a judge?


For all you balloon twisters, upload a video of you twisting balloons to their site. Each week someone will win a Nokia N82 and Nokia Bluetooth headset BH-902.

160 and 260 Twisting Balloons

Many people have asked me about the difference between a 160 balloon and a 260 balloon. I made this video to show what each one looks like and how they compare to each other.

Learn the different ways a balloon can be twisted

Many people have emailed asking on the different ways to twist a balloon. This video shows how to do 5 basic twisting techniques. It covers the following:

• Sausage Twist
• Sausage fold/Lock Twist
• Pedal Twist
• Pinch Twist
• Bend "Twist"

All most all balloon sculpture is made from these techniques.

Balloon Story Telling

Bugs and Balloons is a great example of story telling using balloons. I love how the balloon artist Allynn Gooen incorporates the kids into the show and keeps the costumes simple.

It is very entertaining for all who watch, and will leave people talking about it long after it is over.

Concerto For Balloon Artist

A young balloon artist makes balloons while a live orchestra accompanies him. It is very interesting to see the emotion that is associated to the balloon sculpture displayed in the music that is being played.