The Best Balloon Pump Ever

The Best Balloon Pump Ever by Don Caldwell I have heard many people over the years, debate over what the best balloon pump is. Electric or manual? Hand pump or a free standing model? I feel that I have some special insight into this matter. My own personal favorite is...

Thelma Levitt’s Dog

Thelma Levitt’s Dog by Ralph Dewey While in the UK recently I got a chance to meet a very creative twister named Thelma Levitt. She shared a nice looking dog balloon model with me and I liked it. She has been kind enough to let me write it up in my column. She...

Boo Boo Bear & Fun Ball

Boo Boo Bear & Fun Ball by Ralph Dewey The Balloon HQ challenge this month is a character or animal from latex gloves. I’ve got two ideas for you this time, a Boo Boo Bear from a latex glove and a fun ball made from three #260 balloons. Boo Boo Bear Shift...

Moose

Moose by Ralph Dewey The Balloon HQ challenge this month is a moose or moose hat. Inflate a brown #260 fully except for about 4-1/2 inches and tie off the nozzle. Twist off two 1″ bubbles and ear twist them. Twist off two soft* 6″ bubbles then fold twist...

Walrus Hat

Walrus Hat by Ralph Dewey The Balloon HQ challenge this month is a walrus or walrus hat. The Walrus hat is fairly easy to make. You’ll need a mocha brown #350 balloon, two black round balloons, two white #321 balloons, one gray #260 balloons and one white #260...