It’s so much fun to go to an event that has someone, hopefully a funny clown, who is bending and shaping balloons into fun and silly shapes. Kids love the magic of balloon twisting!
For other magical ideas, visit our magic page! Imagine being able to do magic and balloon twisting! It's the perfect combination for party fun!
With a few balloons and lots of patience, balloon crafts can be done at home. Imagine being able to make many new and exciting pieces of art!
Which balloons should I use for balloon twisting?
There are several modeling balloons to use for balloon twisting. The balloons that come in the kits with the pump have very poorly made balloons and are not going to produce good results.
Good quality balloons can be purchased specifically for balloon twisting, and these are identified by both their diameter and by their length. The first number matches the diameter, and the two other numbers match the length.
For example, a twisting balloon numbered 160 is one that when fully inflated measures 1 inch wide and 60 inches long. There are categories of 100's, 200’s 300’s and 600’s.
A beginner should start with the 260 balloons in order to have real and lasting success. It is tempting to buy a kit from the toy store complete with a pump and many balloons, but the balloon artist will most likely become frustrated and lose interest.
Instead, purchase balloons from a party store that are marked 260. They often come under the names of “animal”, “sculpting”, or “twisty” balloons.
As you scroll down this page, there are so many links to different resources for balloon crafts and balloon twisting. There are books, video and written tutorials, and so much more.
Check out the cute balloon craft using a deflated balloon for an elephant’s trunk in the Balloon Elephant Card tutorial. Not all of the balloon art involves twisting!
But if twisting is desired, one will never tire of the tutorials showing how to properly twist balloons into fun animals and other sculptures such as swords and hats.
With the correct supplies and good instructions, balloon crafts and balloon twisting can be fun, silly, and entertaining!
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Create an airplane with a balloon.
Magical Balloon-dude Dale
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This fun science experiment shows kids how air pressure works, and what happens when the air pressure inside a jar is changed.
Darcy and Brian
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An entire playlist of step-by-step balloon twisting instructions showing you how to make balloon animals.
MBD2
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This fun little kids craft project shows you how to make balloon critters out of balloons and flour.
Craft Bits
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How to Twist a Balloon Dog, the Basic Animal.
Balloon HQ
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This Balloon Elephant makes cute artwork or handmade card.
Craft Bits
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Learn how to do flower balloons for a party.
B4 and Afters
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How to make Balloon Juggling Balls or Stress Balls - a super fun an easy craft for kids. Make these. Give these. Learn to juggle. Have fun!!
Red Ted Art
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Curb the summer boredom by setting up an easy peasy Balloon Rocket activity using items you probably already have in your house.
Mom vs The Boys
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A gallery of balloon sculptures. Click on the balloon sculpture picture for the instructions.
Professor Wonder
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Learn how to twist a balloon into a sword.
Mossieur Ballon
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Comprehensive basic instructions for balloon twisting.
BalloonHQ.com
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Here's the scoop on some of the basic twists used in balloon sculpture.
Professor Wonder
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A balloon twisting technique.
mbd2.com
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Basic balloon twisting technique you need to know.
mdb2.com
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Get creative with the balloons and make this balloon wall art project with these free instructions.
Reuse Grow Enjoy
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Create and build balloon-powered LEGO cars with information from this post.
Mombrite
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How to inflate balloons - tips for round and non-round balloons.
BalloonHQ.com
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This paper bird in a yarn cage is easy to make with yarn, balloon, flour glue and construction paper.
Enchanted Learning
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These crafts for a preschool, kindergarden and elementary school children. The crafts use materials found around the house, like grocery bags, cardboard, paper, boxes, string, crayons, paint, glue, and BALLOONS.
Enchanted Learning
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Recycle some old newspapers, and of course, balloons, into a fun Halloween bowl!
Craft Bits
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Make a hand drum toy for your little one to play with!
Moms and Crafters
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How to inflate a balloon by mouth.
Balloon HQ
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A girls love being princess - here is a princess crown from balloons.
Magical Balloon-dude Dale
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This tutorial shows you how to make stress balls using flour and balloons.
Red Ted Art
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You can make for your home yarn ball decoration using some scraps of yarn leftover from other projects, a balloon and glue.
Christine's Crafts
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