Creating balloon animals and sculptures is a popular hobby, mostly because it is sure to grab the attention of an audience. People tend to be fascinated that a straight balloon can be shaped and molded into complex characters and items.
Hobby Name: Balloon Twisting
Why It’s Cool: The animals and balloon models you twist bring joy to others.
Alternate Names: Balloon artist; Balloon twister; Balloon modeler; Balloon shaper
Years to Master: 1 to 3
Single balloons are often used to create dogs, giraffes and swords. Multiple balloons are often used to create penguins, masks, animals on trees, and more.
Things to get started: Balloons! You will need an assortment of colors! The most common size used for twisting is 2″ diameter and 60″ long referred to as a 260 balloon. You will need an inflation device such as an air pump. Blowing up each balloon by relying on your lungs can get tiring and is potentially dangerous.
Additional Resources:
100 Pack of 260 Colored Balloons
Hand-Held Balloon Pump
Balloonology: Balloon Twisting Techniques