I was watching a few balloon twisting videos on YouTube the other day and ran across one that featured a twister demonstrating how to put together his seven flower “awesome bouquet”.   Right at the start of the video he described a recent experience he had with a customer who commented that there wasn’t much to …

This past weekend I got the chance to create a balloon apple tree for a local women’s group that was having a craft fair.    The folks were offering a dozen or so different, inexpensive fall projects for any one interested in learning to create some interesting decorations for the house.   The best thing about the …

Did you know that The Balloon World website regularly promotes balloon twisters and balloon artists from all over the world?   Yep, all you have to do is click on the ‘balloon twisters directory’ button on the main menu of this site, complete the form giving us your information, email address and website, and a description …

I’m sure you’re much like me in that whenever I see another balloon artist performing, or I see the balloon sculptures of a balloon artist, I am looking at those creations with a critical eye.   For the most part, balloon artists do great work, and I often get new ideas and new designs from watching …

Most balloon artists are lone wolves when it comes to working alone or working with other employees.   Normally, we don’t have employees, it’s just us, working alone to bring joy and happiness to the world through balloon twisting.   Being alone has it’s benefits, but in one particular area it presents a challenge.   Once you get …

Everyone is aware of Beanie Babies and the collecting craze that happened years ago.   However, most people stopped collecting Beanie Babies at the beginning of this century, and many of the bears released by Ty, after the big collecting craze died down, were never seen by most of the population.   Here is an example of …

Every so often something new happens with regard to getting results from marketing my balloon artist ability to the public.   I find it interesting and helpful to share these experiences with other balloon artists so that everyone can be successful with their balloon twisting business. Building a Balloon Twisting Business Takes Time Every marketing strategy …

As you can see from the menu choice above on this website, we now have a store for buying Beanie Baby Bears.    The offering is bears only, no dogs, spiders or dragons.   Just bears, which were always the most popular species ever produced and introduced by Ty.   These Beanie Bears are specifically for you to …

In the last couple of days we have added some new balloon twisting tutorials that you might like to take a look at.   First, there is a new tutorial section called ‘balloon bracelets‘ where you can get some great ideas and instruction on twisting balloon bracelets. Second, there is a balloon Minion twist instructional video …

Do you remember Beanie Babies and the crazy collectors during the 1990′s?   Well, we do, and it was quite a remarkable phenomenon when it happened and while it was going on at its peak.   People would wait hours for new shipments to arrive at a local card shop or store that stocked the cute little …

A couple of years ago I wrote an article about how people view and treat balloon artists once they find out they are balloon artists. Balloon Artists and Other Unique Professions You can lump balloon artists in with a number of other ‘unique’ professions that seem to carry a stigma no matter when and where …

For birthday parties I’ve been trying to think about how many different things I can twist that can be connected to a green stem and made into a bouquet.    I saw a great ‘present’ balloon twist made from a 360 and a 160 that was perfect for making and then connecting to a stem for …

I’ve written about this before, but it’s such a lucrative strategy for finding new business that it’s worth mentioning again.    First, I belong to a church that is constantly having meetings, holiday celebrations and all kinds of events for both adults, kids and entire families.   For my church I donate everything because I think its …

If you are a balloon artist and have an active website, you may want to consider joining Pinterest and posting examples of your balloon work on this site.    Pinterest is a public bulletin board where anyone can “pin” (post) pictures or just about anything.   If you pictures are interesting to others, they can be ‘repinned’ …

A couple of months ago I met a nice woman who was getting prepared to see her grown son get married for the second time.    The wedding party and selected friends and family had decided to gather the night before the wedding at an outdoor park and have a pre-wedding celebration. Word of Mouth Advertising …

Recently, I got a request to twist a number of balloon sculptures for a little five year old girl that loved the Disney Princesses.   I realize that could be a number of little girls in this world, and is probably the bulk of little five year old girls in this world.   However, it was great …

Page 1 Google exposure is everyone’s goal when it comes to being found by customers and interested parties when people do internet searches.   The Balloon World Twisters Directory has recently climbed to page 1 of Google when internet users search for the keyword ‘balloon’. You Need to Be Listed in The Balloon World Twisters Directory …

A few days ago I got a call from the lady at my church who is the leader of the women’s group, asking if I could do something ‘strawberry’ oriented for a gathering they have planned for this week.   Of course, there is always a way to come up with something that will work out …

The Balloon World directory of balloon artists recently welcomed a new member.   Tim Thurmond, the “balloonatic”, is highlighted below.   Here is some of the information presented on his website, www.theballoonsculptor.com. When you think of balloon creations, do you think of… dogs? cats? bunnies? When you think of balloon creators, do you think of… college kids …

One of the most successful parts of my balloon business is making party theme balloon creations for party goers to take home when the party is over.   Usually, birthday parties for kids and teens are theme driven by parents who want to make the party special and make it about something that is dear to …

Today is Friday the 13th.   As a balloon artist I am always looking for reasons to create balloon characters or animals that I can market to the public.   We have holidays which are built in marketing opportunities, and birthdays, and anniversaries, and other recurring events that lend themselves to balloon creation.   However, with high hopes …

As I was eating the last of the Reese’s peanut butter cup Easter eggs last night, it made me think about the Easter Bunny that had delivered the tasty eggs just last weekend.   Where did the Easter Bunny legend begin and what’s the real story behind the Easter Bunny.   Most, if not all balloon twisters …

Easter is a great time of year for balloon twisting and great balloon ideas.   The obvious things are Easter bunny balloons, balloon chicks and of course, balloon flower bouquets.   In the past I’ve also done balloon Easter baskets for my grandchildren, which has worked out very well.   They get a big charge out of the …

Have you ever worked on the same balloon character for quite a while and just couldn’t seem to get the design right enough to actually look like the character you were trying to create?   Well, my challenge is with twisting Tigger or the Pink Panther balloon characters.   As you can see from the photos, I …

One of the most popular balloon twists and some of the most authentic are Disney characters.   Mickey and Minnie Mouse can be done to look very much like the actual cartoon figures which is always satisfying for the balloon artist.   Recently, by watching some related videos on YouTube and using some of my own techniques, …

As I look back over many of my written posts there are often suggestions about how to find balloon twisting customers through a variety of informal methods and balloon giveaways.   I highly recommend this type of advertising and methodology for finding customers.   I probably write about it often as well because it seems to me …

I was out walking last night, giving the balloon dog some exercise and I passed by a man walking his dog along with his two kids.   Right on the walking path where we passed was a convenient drinking fountain.    One high fountain for people and a low fountain for the balloon dog.    As we stopped …

Perhaps those of you who have balloons being twisted on a regular basis at your house also have a pet dog.   Well, in our house we have had two dogs  over the past 16 years.   The first, named Mollie, we got 16 years ago when she was just seven weeks old.    She died a couple …

Balloon artists are constantly looking for new clients and ways to effectively build their balloon twisting business.   One of the most effective ways is to expose people at your church to your twisting skills. Donate a Balloon Bouquet Churches are constantly having meetings, events, parties, get-togethers, and all kinds of other meetings that involve a …

Recently, Jamison Douglas of Dougy’s Twisting joined the directory at The Balloon World.   We would like to help you get to know Dougy, and also know how to contact him if you need a balloon entertainer.   First, in his own words, here’s how Dougy got into balloon twisting: “My name is Jamison Douglas and   Dougy’s …

Long ago, when my children were young, most notably my son, one of the most popular television shows of the day was the cartoon, “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.”   This cartoon had a very profound effect on my son, as it was one of the ways he started learning his ‘man’ skills.   You know what I’m …

Sometime ago, I set out to learn to twist authentic looking balloon characters.   The obvious choices with balloons in mind were Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Garfield and Odie, and a variety of other well known characters that seemed easily suited to becoming balloon creations.    Interestingly enough, Squidward Tentacles, one of the main characters on the …

I’m fascinated by the fad called Angry Birds.   Everywhere I go I see people playing this game on their portable electronic devices. Angry Birds in the Air Coming home last week from business out of town I was sitting in an aisle seat surrounded by at least four people, that I could see, who were …

To the average citizen off the street, the professional balloon twister may be something of an oddity.   To be so committed to latex that you would make a living twisting the inflated latex into familiar and unfamiliar shapes for children and adults alike may seem overly committed to some, but not to the professional balloon …

After twisting balloons for many  years now, it’s always interesting to me that no matter how creative I get, or how many new designs I create or learn from other artists, the flower bouquet remains the most popular balloon twisting sculpture I do on a regular basis. Balloon Flowers Say You Care I suppose there …

One of the most popular video games developed for the Iphone and other smart phones in recent years is Angry Birds. Angry Bird Becomes A Balloon Twisted Character Of course, no real fad can go undetected by the balloon twisting world, and many balloon artists have tried their hand at making the best looking Angry …

Have you had the experience of being asked to twist a balloon character that you can do, but when completed doesn’t really look like the character requested by your customer?    Well, I twist a lot of super heroes, balloon people, cartoon characters, and other designs that need to look something like the real thing or …

Everyone these days seems to be struggling with economic challenges or has a family member or close friend who is being adversely effected by the difficult circumstances brought on by the housing mess, the financial mess, and the excess regulations and involvement of government in the lives of Americans.    How is all this economic trouble …

One of the great organizations listed in the Balloon Twisters Directory on The Balloon World website is Doug Young Events.   If you go to www.DougYoungEvents.com you can connect with this exciting group to entertain at your next party or event. For 18 years Doug has been entertaining audiences and planning events around the world.   Now …

Awesome Parties and Events can be contacted through the balloon artists directory at www.theballoonworld.com.   Please read the information below and consider hiring Awesome Parties and Events for your next important get together. Based in Lakehead Village, Full Service Party and Events Company Awesome Parties & Events is a full service party and events company …

So, it’s the morning after Halloween and it’s time to wind down.    Before proceeding with the chores of Halloween take down, one more tour through the big bowl of candy collected by the kids last night.    After getting them up and off to school, or before leaving for work, it’s hard to resist sorting through …

With Halloween less than a week away, we have all seen the great balloon characters and sculptures that can be twisted to celebrate this fun holiday.   But what about balloons and Halloween costumes? Lady GaGa and Balloons Perhaps one of the most talked about uses of balloons in a Halloween costume came from Lady GaGa.    …

What are your memories of Halloween when you were a kid growing up?   I remember being a child and trick or treating.   My brothers and I would dress up in the most simple and comfortable costumes we could think of.   The best, and most popular was to be a ‘bum’, which meant just putting on …

It seems every holiday seems a good occasion for twisted balloons, but Halloween is particularly good.   Just think about all the balloon twisted sculptures that can be created to celebrate this great holiday.   Pumpkins are perfect, and witches, ghosts, brooms, and anything scary that you can think of. Because Halloween is all about costumes and …

Did you ever run across someone who had a job that was so unique or odd or strange or rare that whenever you saw that person all you could think about was their job?    You know what I mean, kind of like being around someone who is a millionaire, you just can’t think about anything …

The overall ability of balloons to increase the happiness level of any situation never ceases to amaze.   Recently, on a short vacation to see the grandkids, I make sure to take along my full and ready balloon twisters apron.    Knowing that many situations would come up where balloons would be great for my three grandchildren …

Once in a while, someone will approach will a sincere desire to get started twisting balloons.   I am happy to encourage anyone who really wants to get involved in the balloon art, but have a number of tips that can help get started right.   Keep the following things in mind if you decide to become …

I had someone approach me the other day and tell me I shouldn’t call myself a balloon artist.    He was offended by the idea that what balloon twisters create out of balloons could be called ‘art’. Balloon Art vs “Real Art?” As I engaged this guy, and attempted to talk to him about balloons and …

As I get older I find that writing things down that I don’t want to forget is becoming more and more important all the time.   The same is true for the balloon designs that I have learned to twist over the years. Remembering Balloon Designs A few months ago I began to compile a book …

One of the major reasons The Balloon World website was launched back in February of this year was to promote the Professional Balloon Twisting and Balloon Twisters all over the world.   The website has a Balloon Twisters Directory which we use to post articles about any and all balloon twisters and entertainers that sign up. …

If your balloon twisting schedule and bookings slowed down during the month of August don’t feel bad.   Typically, sales in many industries experience decreased activity during the hot August days because people and families are on vacation, getting ready for the new school year, and often put off a number of activities “until after Labor …

When I graduated from college back in the olden days I came out with a degree in business and accounting.   Wanting to make it in the corporate accounting world I began to work for a Fortune 500 company as a staff accountant.   Though accounting wouldn’t be where I would eventually end up spending the coming …

The newest addition to our balloon twister’s directory is Cuddles and Billy the Clowns.   Please refer to their contact information and see how these balloon professionals can bring excitement and fun to your next event. Cuddles the Clown has been clowning for sixteen years, full time for the last twelve. She has trained and worked …

If found this article about balloon artist Mot Buchanan and really enjoyed reading it.   Passing it along intact so you can enjoy it as well. Balloon twister pushes himself to create everything from the simplest balloon animal to caricatures. By Kim Hone-McMahan Akron Beacon Journal  Balloon artist Mot Buchanan works on a dress of balloons …

This past Tuesday I got to do one of my favorite things.   I have seven grandchildren and when any one of them that live close has a birthday party, I get to attend and twist balloons.   This last week my grandson Aidan turned 7 and had a Pirate themed birthday party.    His Mom is very …

I found this article in the Los Angeles Times from September 15, 2010 and wanted to share.    It is reprinted here in it’s entirety. A group of balloon artists gathers twice a month at a Sunset Boulevard cafe to swap techniques and jokes. Says one member: ‘The people here are pretty much the best in …

Watching some TV the other night and surfed past an old NBA game from the 1980′s.   Since I usually think in terms of balloons for just about everything, the basketball player looked like a great subject for a balloon sculpture. The pictures in this post are of the basketball player I whipped up after watching …

A while ago I wrote an article about using helium with twisting balloons.   Unfortunately, helium doesn’t float a 260Q, and my hope that filling the twisting balloons with helium when making super heroes or other balloon creations that fly so they could be introduced on a string and a weight, just didn’t pan out. Helium …

Making balloon sculptures always presents a challenge to do new and different things.   There are the standard one balloon animals and a variety of other one balloon designs that balloon artists make for audiences all the time.   These designs are great and they make people happy when a balloon twister delivers one on the spot …

During a rare time of weakness I agreed to twist balloons at a church celebration on the Fourth of July just passed.    A friend sent in an article submission and the community website was kind enough to publish it with pictures.    Here’s the article.    Many thanks to Bill Morgan and to the folks at www.neighborsgo.com …

The Balloon World would like to introduce you to Creative Balloon Art & Fantastic Face Painting and Twinkles out of Saint Charles, Illinois.   This group is the newest addition to our Balloon Twisters Directory and we encourage you to contact them and see how they can help you with your next event or party. Balloon …

Warren from BalloonFunn in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada (see detailed contact and other information in our Twisters Director) submitted the following article: Business Cards Promote Your Balloon Business Do you have a business card?  Do you carry it with you at all times?  If you expect people to take you seriously as a business person you …

So, I’m here in Dallas, Texas and it’s Africa hot.   This year, the August heat came like gangbusters in June and doesn’t show any sign of letting up.   One of the most annoying things about this kind of 100+ degree heat everyday is that you can’t leave your balloons in the car.   It gets so …

For 15 years I have been twisting balloons for special events, displays, parties, and any other situation where the customer can have the balloon creations twisted prior to the event and then displayed as decorations or used as give aways.    I decided to limit my balloon involvement early on after actually accepting two balloon performance …

I was at a party the other night where a balloon artist was performing.    The balloon artist was very good at getting the crowd involved in his performance and most everyone was having a great time watching and participating.    There was one woman however, that looked absolutely petrified each time the twister came anywhere close …

I was driving around in a couple of neighborhoods recently and noticed two signs outside homes for sale indicating that there was an Open House going on.   Being a balloon artist and always looking for opportunities to get my balloon animals and characters into the public view, I stopped in to the open houses to …

The Balloon World website was launched just over three months ago.   The intention is to make it the ultimate destination for balloon artists and balloon twisting enthusiasts.    Since you are coming to the site, you may wonder just how well the site is doing at this point, and if you decide to participate in the …

Balloon Twisting has recently been added to our Balloon Twisters Directory.   Located in Sydney, Australia, “The Balloon Man” has been twisting balloon sculptures for nearly 10 years as a professional balloon artist.   His skills include twisting balloons at children’s birthday parties, corporate engagements and fund raising events. Balloon Creations for Adults Over the past few …

Balloon artists can certainly be labeled as professionals based on their talent and learned skills.   The external manifestation of that professionalism shows during an event performance, the way you deal with the consuming public, and the quality of your balloon creations. On the flip side, are you a professional balloon artist behind the scenes?   Behind …

It’s a pleasure to welcome Warren from Balloon Funn as our latest addition to The Balloon World’s Directory of balloon twisters.   It’s a particular pleasure to welcome Balloon Funn because as you look through our video balloon tutorials you will notice that Warren is featured in many of the video categories.   Having real professions in …

The following article was published in the Wall Street Journal October 2009.    It’s interesting to see how much further the balloon twisting art has come since this was published.   I also wanted to reprint the article because Jonathan Fudge, Your balloon man, and one of my YouTube friends is highly quoted in the article.    For …

I’ve written several times about ways for balloon artists to market their business.   It seems like a good time for a reminder and to see if any balloon artists/readers have had success with any of the methods presented previously. Giving Away Balloon Sculptures Most interesting is the concept of giving away balloon sculptures at critical …

At the request of a few site visitors we have added a Balloon Forum to The Balloon World. The forum is a place where you can make comments, solicit design advice, talk to other twisters, communicate with the balloon consuming public and express your opinion. The forum starts off with two communities; Balloon Artist’s and …

Father’s Day is still a little way off, but coming soon enough that everyone with a father should be thinking about what to do for dear old dad.   Of course you know that we recommend giving Dad something made of balloons.   Why not show Dad how you feel about him by giving him a couple …

The latest balloon artist and all around entertainer to be listed on The Balloon World Twisters Directory is Jason Christensen.   Jason applies his art in the Dallas, Texas area and is the latest artist to be recommended by The Balloon World.    Here is an introduction to Jason in his own words: All Around Entertainer and …

Recently, it seems there are a fairly large number of people who are taking up the challenge of balloon animals twisting.   To help new twisters here are a few tips that may help.   I started twisting 15 years ago before some of these items were even available, and before there was so much help from …

Reading the title of this post you probably think it’s going to be about making a balloon dog, but you’re going to be surprised.   14 1/2  years ago we adopted a little dog that was seven weeks old.   She was a German shepherd / Rottweiler mix.   Her name was Mollie and she was with us …

I was a little late getting out my recommendations and thoughts about Mother’s Day this year, but I won’t make the mistake with Father’s Day.   Even though balloon bouquets are the best for Mother’s Day, and it’s rewarding to present Mom with that big bouquet, Father’s Day can be more fun, but in a different …

Our twisters directory is growing a little bit everyday, and the newest twister in Ellie Mae the Clown.   Please visit her website at http://www.wix.com/elliemaetheclown/home and read about her background, talents and skills. Balloon Twister and Much More Elinor Blankenship (a.k.a. Ellie Mae) started making balloon animals when she was in 7th grade.  When Elinor isn’t …

I recently had a request to do a balloon twisting tutorial on a Panda Bear.   This got me wondering about Giant Pandas, and I found the following article on their history at http://www.gityasome.com/PandaBearHistory.shtml. Giant Pandas were first introduced to the West in 1869 when a panda pelt and skeleton were sent to Paris by the …

It’s getting hot here in Texas and I suppose other areas of the country are starting to feel a bit of the summer heat as well.    School is about to adjourn for the elementary, junior high and high school kids, and there is a tendency to take a deep breath and settle in for a …

I’m always attracted to information and articles about balloons and the history behind the latex balloon.   I recently found an article at http://www.encyclopedia.com/topic/balloon.aspx, that I enjoyed reading and wanted to reprint here for your information.    Only a portion of the article is included here so you can follow the link and read the rest at …

Part of The Balloon World.com website is a Directory of Balloon Twisters.    Over time, we would like to have an extensive and exhaustive list of balloon artists from all over the world listed in our Directory.   As time passes and consumers need to find a reputable and talented balloon twister in their location, they will …

When I first started twisting balloons, I bought a book, some balloons and a small finger pump.    I struggled to learn how to twist balloons because the book illustrations were a little confusing, the balloons kept popping (cheap balloons), and I had no one to direct my questions to.   Admittedly, when I learned to twist …

Did you know that there are world records for balloon twisters?   Yes, that’s right, world records for making balloon sculptures.   These records are all recorded in the Guinness Book of World Records and are governed by some very specific rules and requirements.   Here are a few of the more interesting records for balloon sculpting. 1-Hour …

I ran across a quote about balloons from Winnie the Pooh the other day which caused me to investigate a few more things that Winnie the Pooh has been given credit for through movies, books and cartoons.    The balloon quote goes like this, to quote the Pooh, “nobody can be uncheered with a balloon.”   Isn’t …

The most recent addition to the Twisters Directory on www.theballoonworld.com is The Balloon.A.Gram Company in Bowling Green, Kentucky.    We encourage you to investigate their facebook page and see the great work they do for all kinds of events.   The Balloon.A.Gram Company is your one stop shop for all event and party needs.   All the pictures …

As a balloon artist always looking for ways to get my name out there in front of potential customers, I wanted to write about a continuing opportunity that I think most balloon artists are overlooking.    The connection between balloon flowers and hospital gift shops and hospital patients is a vast untapped marketing goldmine. Balloon Flowers …

I was twisting a balloon Garfield the cat and his dog friend Odie the other day and wondered how Garfield started and wanted some additional information about his history.   The following information comes almost directly from http://pressroom.garfield.com/garfield_bio/index.html.   It was interesting to me and I thought others might like it as well. Garfield the Comic Strip …

For the past couple of years I have been twisting a large number of balloon flower bouquets for customers.   From Mother’s Day to birthdays, anniversaries, graduation, baptisms, or almost any other occasion, if people have access to a balloon twister they will often choose to give balloon flowers in place of real flowers. Locate Your …

For balloon animal and character twisters it sometimes seems like learning to twist new and exciting designs can be all the rage.    As one balloon poodles fail to impress we look to new trends, television shows, cartoons and other media sources for inspiration. Balloon Animal Subjects From Old Cartoons I have found one of the …

As a balloon artist and twister I have never been too much involved with the helium gas balloons, or the Mylar gas filled balloons.   Just filling the round balloons up with helium didn’t have much appeal.   However, what about bringing balloon animals and character creation together with helium gas balloons? Helium Tank Balloons To get …

I was thinking today about creative ways to market balloon flowers, balloons animals and all the creations a twister can make.   Since twisted balloons create so much positive attention, and people are not at all shy about approaching someone who is twisting balloons, I tried to think about partnering with some group that already has …

At this time of year, Memorial Day, Father’s Day and The Fourth of July will all happen within the next 8 weeks.   For marketing your balloon twisting business it’s time to get patriotic. Balloon Flowers and Animals Go Patriotic Just as you would do for any other holiday or holiday season, a smart balloon twister …

The following article is taken directly from the link at http://holdenslatex.com/latexhistory.aspx.   I thought it would be interesting to learn about how latex came to be used in the world and eventually how balloons from latex created the great balloon twisting hobby of today. Balloon Animals and Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus can be credited with the …

One of the best things about making balloon animals is that it’s fun and always rewarding. Making Balloon Animals Makes People Happy Without exception, if you pull a twisting balloon out of your pocket, inflate it and then twist something and give it away, it’s always, and I mean ALWAYS, a fun and rewarding experience.   …

If you need a balloon twister our website has just gone live with a balloon twisters directory.    If you are a balloon twister, you can visit the site and add your listing to the directory.   Our site gets a lot of visits from consumers and professional balloon artists.   If you are a balloon twister we …

If you have been twisting balloon animals, balloon flowers, or any other balloon designs with Qualatex twisting balloons you have probably noticed some interesting characteristics about the different colors of balloons.   Balloon twisters depend on their balloons performing consistently, however because some of the balloons react differently, twisters often have to adjust technique to account …

Balloons for birthdays is pretty much the norm for any birthday party decor no matter the age of birthday person.    However, with twisting balloons added to the mix, balloons for birthdays can be taken to the next level.    Instead of just blowing up colored round balloons, attaching them to the mail box, and scattering them …

If there is any day of the year when balloon flowers would be a popular gift it’s Mother’s Day.   I managed to use this holiday and balloon flowers to not only make a few mothers happy, but to help market my balloon twisting business.   Mother’s Day is just the greatest holiday for balloon flowers.    Also, …

So, you want to know how to make cool balloon animals?   Well, it’s not as simple as it sounds.   Just ask an experienced balloon artist or balloon twister who has been working at balloon art for 10 or 15 years and they will tell you it takes a variety of experiences. How to Make Cool …

I just can’t help posting these little stories of efforts to expand my balloon twisting business.   Already this morning, I have had two opportunities for additional work through very natural and easy methods that have just become a part of my everyday activities. Balloon Animals Twisting Ad on Craigslist First, let me mention that you …

After a few years in the balloon animals twisting business it seems that there are basically two types of balloon twisters.   As a balloon artist markets his/her skills it’s important to decide what kind of twister you want to be, and what customers you want to attract. Type One, The Balloon Animal Performer The first …

Get ready!   One of the best, or maybe the best day for balloon animals, balloon flowers, balloon bouquets, balloon characters, balloon caricatures, bunnies, or just about any other balloon creation you can think of, is coming up this Sunday.    It’s also a great time to promote your balloon twisting business by giving away some …

Just like all other balloon twisters, I am always looking for new business and new balloon customers.   The other day I decided to try a flat out, just blatant experiment with how to get new business.   It worked like a charm, and you should try it out.   It was virtually free, and took about 20 …

Often, when I twist a flower balloon bouquet, or a super hero, or some other balloon sculpture that I would like to pose in some special way, I don’t always get the results I’m looking for. My main trick for posing different balloon twists has been to use flat washers.   I could attach a flat …

As I prepared to leave the house this morning, at the last minute I remembered to stop for just a minute, create a quick balloon sculpture that I would give to someone today, in order to keep doing the little things that help my balloon twisting business grow. It wasn’t anything special, at least to …

At an event last night I got a request to twist a Super Mario balloon.   It had been quite a while since I had twisted Mario, and even longer since I got a request for him.   The best part was that I remembered how to twist him, thank goodness, and the other part is that …

I’ve written about how to start a balloon business before, but continue to see value in making suggestions about how to be successful in establishing a real, money making balloon twisting business. Find Your Balloon Twisting Niche In this article I will focus on just one topic related to starting a twisting business and that …

As the school year gets closer to ending for the year some of the biggest events of the high school schedule are slated to happen.   As it turns out, one of the local high schools in my area is having their annual Music Department Dinner and Awards Event and decided that the theme would be …

Even though it’s the day after Easter, I still wanted to make a balloon bunny with teeth, because these little balloon bunnies are great for a lot of other times besides Easter.    It only takes three balloons to make the bunny, and even if you are in a hurry you can still make him because …

In general, starting any business is tough, and any assistance afforded the new business person is always appreciated.   Starting a balloon twisting business has been successfully done by many.   Here are a few additional tips to help get the business going quickly, attracting new customers, staying busy and eventually making money. Document Your Designs Take …

Many characters lend themselves nicely to designing balloon creations.   Elmo from Sesame Street is certainly one of these characters.    The attached video is a tutorial for twisting Elmo out of red 260Q balloons and a couple of other red, white and orange scraps. This balloon character is fun to twist and even more enjoyable to …

Balloon hats are a popular twisting creation for almost anyone.   The hat in this video is cone shaped and made from six 260Q balloons in all the colors of the rainbow.    The weave employed is a basic cone weave.   You can make this balloon hat in just a few minutes and it is always well …

In the world of balloons, people put them to use in more ways than can be imagined.   Just Google balloon decorations, or balloon animals, balloon arches, etc., etc., and you will see endless applications for balloon decorations.   Do balloons add class to an event or are they just cheezy? Balloon Creations – What’s Your Event? …

Periodically, when I’m twisting balloons and specifically when I’m blowing up balloons, I notice that some people kind of squint their eyes and put their hands over their ears like they expect the balloon to pop while it is being blown up.    Most others don’t flinch at all when the balloon is being blown up.   …

Fish Balloon with Bubbles. I saw a picture the other day of a fish with a balloon weave for its body, so I sat down today to see if I could recreate it.   The video below is a fish blowing bubbles.   Hope you like it.   This balloon fish with bubbles is made with two …

Often, twisters see other twisters create balloon sculptures of the same subject.    In fact, different versions of the same balloon creation is part of the lifeblood of balloon twisting. Sharing Makes Better Balloon Designs On YouTube and a variety of balloon twisting websites there are instructional tutorials that are unselfishly published by a lot of …

It’s common for the audience of a balloon twister to request some kind of balloon person.   Whether it’s a super hero, dancer, grandpa, or cartoon character, they all need a balloon head, balloon body, balloon legs and balloon feet.   I do a lot of balloon people creations and one key to a good design is …

I often have the request of the need to twist a balloon person, boy or girl.   I learned a basic design from bringing together a number of techniques learned from other twisters, and a twist or two of my own.   Written instructions follow the video. Balloons You Will Need This balloon creation requires 1 blush …