Optimus Prime Transformer

Here is how to make a six balloon Optimus Prime Transformer. It is simpler then it looks and can be made within five minutes with practice.

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.

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.

Making a Balloon Ninja Turtle

This balloon instruction was request by TruckerJunk on the Balloon Artist Forum.

The Ninja Turtle is made from

• one red balloon - the mask
• one goldenrod balloon - the shell
• three green balloons

If you make the Ninja Turtle smaller, you can probably get away with using only two green balloons. Also, to add a bit more detail, you can use a brown balloon for the back of the shell.

Balloon Fireman Hat

Part 1


Part 2


Here are instructions on how to make a Fireman's Hat. This is a moderately simple hat. It might be a bit difficult for a novice balloon twister.

Since the video in hosted on YouTube, to keep the video from getting blurry, I had to break it in to two parts.

How to Make a Balloon Spiderman On a Stick

This is a simple balloon sculpture for any balloon artist
It requires

• 1 red
• 1 blue
• 1 white
• 1 other balloon of any color

It can be done quickly and easily. Which makes it great for line work or parties.
By having Spidey swing from a stick, you make the balloon much more interactive. Trust me. It is a big hit with any little boy.
Please note that this video is hosted on youtube, so if you can not access youtube.com, you will not be able to see the video.