Monkey in the Palmtree

Monkey in the palmtree By Hans Siemons This monkey in a palmtree from one balloon won 2nd prize at the millennium jam 2001 in the small (one balloon) sculpture category! And I thought I would share it here with you. More pictures from the millennium jam 2001 can be...

Instructions for Dog face

Dog face By Hans Siemons I am running out of ideas on alternative peaces of latex to twist with. I tried twisting latex hot water bags but that was not the best idea of the year 😉 Condoms you can use as extra wide 350’s and stuff mini sculptures inside them.So...

Ideas with latex gloves

Ideas with latex gloves by Hans Siemons This monthy column are extracts of my upcoming instructional CD. While the focus on the CD is on more normal figures using “balloons from the bag” the ideas presented here are build with latex gloves. You can use the...

Instructions for Wearables

Wearables part II Big isn’t always better. Big hats catch a lot of wind, and let’s face it, balloon hats are not the most comfortable thing to wear. Lately I am trying to add stuff to people’s own hats, and come as far as adding flowers. Most hats...

Instructions for Rabbit

Rabbit By Hans Siemons I just loved Simon the Rabbit from Alberto Falcone, CBA featured in Balloon Magic the magazine issue 24. Feature I liked best was using a 5″ round for cheeks. I’ve started playing with that idea and came up with this variation. Using...