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Balloon modeling

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    Benoit Rosemont offers this crown as a continuation of the "Teddy Bear" publication, the aim of with a view to making it into a hat, which is more visible and more durable when the sculpture is offered to a child. To buy “Modeling Balloons” click  
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    This parlour/stage routine for all audiences (children and/or adults) will enable you to present a 15-minute magic sketch with a succession of effects following on from one another to form a coherent whole: card chosen, lost and found, prediction, torn and restored card, object in a balloon. A delight for your audience. To buy: - Red Jumbo decks click here. - Sculpting ballons click here.  
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    This technique described by Roger Siegel in Roger's rubber magic, vol 1, 1976 was improved by Ralph Dewey and described in Dewey's bubble buddies, 1978. It allows to separate the two portions of a balloon, for example to separate the legs of an animal, or to obtain the handlebar of a motorcycle. To buy “Sculpting Balloon 260” click here.  
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    This technique is described by Ralph Dewey in Dewey's bubble buddies, 1978. It allows for example to make the butt of a cane. To buy “Sculpting Balloon 260” click here.  
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    This video explains two different techniques for tying the end of an inflated balloon. To buy “Modeling Balloons” click on the following link: https://mayette.com/en/balles-et-ballons/833-ballons-a-sculpter-260  
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    Described in "The Pied Piper Squeaks" by Larry Moss, 1998, and based on the Tulip twist (Henry Maar and Don Alan). This technique allows you to make a sculpture in the shape of a Yoyo. To buy “260 Modeling Balloon” To buy “Sculpting Balloon 260” click here.  
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    This model is a "classic" whose creator I have trouble finding. For this one, I revised the proportions and tried to rationalize its construction. With practice, you can easily transform it into a unicorn. To buy “Modeling Balloons” click on the following link: https://mayette.com/en/balles-et-ballons/833-ballons-a-sculpter-260  
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    This technique, called Tulip Twist or Apple Twist, was created by Henry Maar in 1931 and first described in Don Alan's Rubber Circus, 1958. It allows you to make a tulip with a 260 balloon, or an apple with a 360 balloon. To buy “Sculpting Balloon 260” click here.  
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    Crowns and hats are interesting because children don't play with them. Therefore, they burst less, in addition to being more visible. Here, I offer to teach you a crown based on the Royal Poodle seen previously. To buy “Sculpting Balloon 260” click here. click here.  
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    The trunk technique described by Ralph Dewey is what made me want to make this sculpture, because I find it really nice. To buy “Modeling Balloons” click on the following link: https://mayette.com/en/balles-et-ballons/833-ballons-a-sculpter-260  
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    This creation will already put you in the "big league" and is the very symbol of balloon sculptors. It is also an opportunity to learn how to make several bubbles in a row.  
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    Make a pretty bracelet with several ladybugs racing each other!  
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    Basic technique: make a nice torsade with 2 balloons. Allows to visually embellish some sculptures.  
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    All the secrets to making a balloon sculpture in the shape of a Minion. This is Benoît Rosemont's personal version, completed in June 2016. This emblematic character is very "cute" and will delight children... and adults! Guaranteed impact!  
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    This category is for those who have never made balloon sculptures before. We recommend that you follow the videos in order, the first ones having for purpose to teach you the basic techniques, which are implemented in the sculptures described next. Most of these sculptures only require 260 balloons. If necessary, you will find explanatory videos of the techniques used in the dedicated section. You will be able to read the techniques used below the videos.  
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    "Pinch/ear twist" technique

    This very useful technique in balloon sculpture was described by Roger Siegel in Roger's Rubber Jungle, 1973

    "Split pinch twist" technique

    To add detail to the sculpturs

    "Bird body" technique

    Technique probably invented by Ralph Dewey.  

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