Twisting History - Lessons in Balloon Sculpting

Advanced balloon twisters should also check out Attack of the 50 Foot Demon.

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1. ``How can I learn to make funny things out of balloons?''
2. ``Can you make anything besides dogs and cats?''
3. ``How do balloon animals fit into the evolutionary history of the world?''

1. Step-by-step instructions for creating sculptures from balloons. These include common figures, as well as many new creations.
2. Ideas for using balloons to entertain audiences.
3. An illustrated, and perhaps slightly ``twisted,'' history of balloons and balloon animals.

1. Impress your friends.
2. Embarrass your friends.
3. Get free food.

For the beginner:
There are clear directions on everything you need to get started, including inflating the balloon, tying a knot, and all the simple twists needed to create a wide variety of sculptures.

For the experienced sculptor:
Many of the sculptures in the book were created by the author, and are currently not found in print elsewhere. While the book starts simple, it works it's way up to a sculpture of a bird in a cage.

Sculptures in the book:
Basic dog and variations, turtle, swan, dove, parrot, horse, snail, teddy bear, monkey, octopus, reindeer, bat, clown, motorcycle, the Enterprise, bearded man, airplane, helicopter, large motorcycle, tulip, daffodil, daisy, flower pot, large flower, various simple hats, bird in cage.

• review by Mark Balzer
• review by Jack Byrd
• review by Jack Porcello

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