Fabrizio’s Vulture Hat

Fabrizio’s Vulture Hat by Ralph Dewey The Balloon HQ Challenge this month is a vulture or buzzard. While I was at the First Florida Twister’s Seminar in Ft. Lauderdale (August, 2006) Fabrizio Bolzoni shared his new vulture design with me and he has allowed...

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...