I came across a website several weeks ago that had hundreds of free how-to make balloon animals. It had pictures step by step, and had many balloon animals that I don't know how to make. I thought I saved it in my favorites, but I didn't, and it's been to long ago to still be saved in my computer's history. Does anyone know of a website that has this? If so, I'd greatly appreciate it!

Did you mean this site?
http://www.balloonattractions.com/balloon_town/training_center/

There's also www.mbd2.com The instructions section isn't free, but very reasonable for the huge amount of information located there..

Hope that helps..

:oops:

mbd2.com is great site with lots of instructions and very helpful people
There is no set amount to join but Dale takes donations and it is well worth the money
My business has tripled since joinging this Forum and mbd2
and if the need arises I would donate to this site as well You can not put a price on the information you can get from either site

Did you mean this site?
http://www.balloonattractions.com/balloon_town/training_center/



Twinkles, do you have any working experience with this group?

I am thinking about applying possibly for some part time work...

www.balloonhq.com has loads of stuff, too.

Professor Wonder (http://www.professorwonder.com/gallery.htm) has a nice gallery. Somewhat small, but some nifty twists.

www.balloon-animals.com (http://www.balloon-animals.com)

I too, belong to dale's group at www.mbd2.com (http://www.mbd2.com) - the donation is worth every penny... and Thelma is adding so many of her creations.. that alone is priceless.

Big deal. I can do dogs, you know.:applause:

then theres mbfloyd.com , escuela de globos , balhttp://balloon.nakayosi.jp/simplepage/jo%20f.htmlon oyadi

Balloon-animals.com is GREAT. He posts instructionals on YouTube.com as well! Highly recommend it!

Nettie Belle, your dogs need playmates & friends, come visit our zoo.... :-)

I'm working on compiling all of my online sources for balloon sculpture. It'll likely take weeks; as they number into the hundreds - and I honestly may never complete it - with the kid coming in a couple weeks and all; but I'm going to try and give it a go...

Here are a few to begin with...

BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun06/) - MOOSE
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan02) - DIAMOND RING
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar03/) - DIAMOND RING 2
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon20.htm) - ANGEL
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may03/) - Spider-Man & Angel
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/apr06/) - Angel, Ballet, Hula Dancer
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon39.htm) - Bug Safari
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/sep03/) - Duck, Bee, Screamer Balloon
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey - February 2003 (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb03/) - Balloon Kite
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/feb05/) - Cupid’s Arrow
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/may05/) - Donkey
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Floyd (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mfloyd/jan06/) - Car
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul04/) - Car 2
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may06/) - Car 3
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may07/) - Easy Car
BalloonHQ Columns - Todd Neufeld (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/tn/may02/) - Magic Wand
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar06/) - Easter Basket
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may05/) - Puppet

<break> Balloonhq has some contracts (http://www.balloonhq.com/faq/contracts.html#samples) for the balloon artist..... <now back to your regular scheduled programming>

BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jan05/) - Balloon Babies I don't like this version
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may02/) - Baby Bottle
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/apr05/) - "Build a Bob" construction worker?
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr07/) - Acme Bomb & Lip "Balm" - Tips for balloon photography
balloon_basement (http://www.larocksmagic.com/balloon/balloon_basement/June07.htm) - Bugs Bunny
balloon_basement (http://www.larocksmagic.com/balloon/balloon_basement/May07.htm) - Eyeore & Sylvester
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun02/) - Bulldog, fairly simple - but I still like this twist a lot
BalloonHQ Columns - Dave Bigelow (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dbigelow/oct07/) - Ladybug Bracelet, Flamingo? bracelet
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan06/) - Sitting Dog - Pluto-ish
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov06/) - Really cool Vulture Hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/may07/) - Train track hat. I use this hat, and add the train below to it
BalloonHQ Columns - Dustin Queary (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dqueary/feb07/) - Thomas the Train
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jun07/) - Bowling Ball & Pins Hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/mar05/) - Quick & easy dog hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/jan06/) - Pretty good horse hat.
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/may05/) - Swan hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun01/) - Dolphin
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr04/) - Nice flower hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct03/) - Casper the friendly ghost hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/feb06/) - Flamingo hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/mar06/) - Giraffe hat, another of my favorites
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb04/) - Cow hat. Moooooo!
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jan06/) - New Year's Hats, also Mickey Mouse and Goofy hats...
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun04/) - 4th of July Hats
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/apr05/) - Nice umbrella. Great Monkey & Tigger Hat!
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/nov06/) - Turkey hat. Also bee and easy rabbit.
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul05/) - Walrus hat
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug06/) - Really nice linking heart! Balloon twisting history.
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar06/) - Easter Bunny Basket
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb05/) - Key to my Heart
BalloonHQ Columns - Tim McConeghy (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/tm/jun01/) - Chihuahua
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon11.htm) - Kissing Swans
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/jul05/) - My Favorite Clown
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/sep06/) - Tumbling Clown
BalloonHQ Columns - Linda Berman (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/apr01/) - 160 Twisting
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul02/) - Heart Dove
Balloon sculptures : the monkey (http://www.multihobbies.com/balloons/scultptures/monkey.htm) - Monkey
Instructions for Rabbit (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/hans/apr01/) - Pretty good rabbit
Balloon sculptures : the snake (http://www.multihobbies.com/balloons/scultptures/snake.htm) - Snake
Balloon sculptures : the dolphin (http://www.multihobbies.com/balloons/scultptures/dolphin.htm) - Dolphin
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr06/) - Dolphin II
Balloon sculptures : the flower (http://www.multihobbies.com/balloons/scultptures/flower3b.htm) - 3 balloon flower; not great, but ok if you're having problems with the six petal flower
BalloonHQ Columns - Linda Berman (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/apr01/) - Minitature twisting with 160s
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/may06/) - Spiderman, ballerina, incredibles
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug01/) - Heart creations - nice hand design here for your balloon bodies
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct07/) - Turkey hat different from the one above
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/oct07/) - Pirate hat
Instructions for Wearables (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/hans/may01/) - Wearables
Instructions for Wearables (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/hans/may01/) - Wearables II
BalloonHQ Columns - Linda Berman (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/aug01/) - Dragon
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/balloon6.htm) - Dragon II
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug03/) - Elephant & Magic Wand
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug05/) - Helicopter
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon43.htm) - Helicopter II
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct04/) - Jack-O-Lantern
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct05/) - Ghost
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon40.htm) - Butterfly
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr02/) - Nice flower + Pro Tips from Dewey
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar07/) - Lily and Iris flowers recommended

<break> Some great tips from Dewey on performances and improvising balloons here (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan03/)

BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan05/) - Rooster
BalloonHQ Columns - Linda Berman (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/oct02/) - Halloween ideas
BalloonHQ Columns - Linda Berman (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/jan04/) - Table decoration Gazebo
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/aug05/) - Dragonfly
Make a Balloon Animal (http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon41.htm) - Dragonfly II
BalloonHQ Columns - Don Caldwell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/caldwell/jun05/) - Darth Vader & Lightsaber You don't know the power of the darkside
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/oct05/) - Turtle mask also clown sculptures
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov01/) - Bird in an egg Home made balloon stuffer
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul06/) - Ducks
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/mar05/) - Leprechaun Mask
Instructions for Multicolored Parrot (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/hans/mar01/) - Multicolor Parrot nice looking sculpture
BalloonHQ Columns - Scott Tripp (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/stripp/dec06/) - Magic 8-Ball
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/may06/) - Pig Hat nice twist here
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/dec05/) - Christmas Decorations definately check these out
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/dec04/) - Singing Angel stand alone or use as a tree topper
BalloonHQ Columns - Don Caldwell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/caldwell/sep05/) - Halloween Balloon Routine
BalloonHQ Columns - Don Caldwell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/caldwell/nov05/) - Balloon puppetry
BalloonHQ Columns - Don Caldwell December 2004 (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/caldwell/dec04/) - Great Christmas Balloon Routine
BalloonHQ Columns - Don Caldwell November 2003 (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/caldwell/nov03/) - Balloon Dog Routine
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/sep07/) - My favorite skull
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct06/) - Spider
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/dec05/) - Playable Banjo
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov04/) - Ferris Wheel
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun04/) - Rocket & American Flag hats
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov03/) - Scarecrow Hat If I only had a brain
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug02/) - Trombone 76 Trombones to lead the big parade...
BalloonHQ Columns - Ralph Dewey (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov02/) - Snare Drum
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Gjerek (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mgjerek/apr07/) - Nautalis Better quit your job if you're gonna make this one
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Gjerek (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mgjerek/may07/) - My favorite Balloon Tophat
BalloonHQ Columns - Steve Jones (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/sjones/apr05/) - Dance Floor Crown Arch
BalloonHQ Columns - Tim McConeghy (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/tm/jul01/) - Frog
BalloonHQ Columns - Michael Philo (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jun06/) - Monkey Mask
BalloonHQ Columns - Dustin Queary (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dqueary/jul07/) - Snoopy as the Red Baron
BalloonHQ Columns - Mark Small December 2003 (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/msmall/dec03/) - Balloon Rose Really nice flower
BalloonHQ Columns - Scott Tripp (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/jvonessen/dec06/) - Reindeer Wand
BalloonHQ Columns - Darin Williams (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dwilliams/jun04/) - Kids birthday routine Prince or Princess theme
BalloonHQ Columns - Patricia Bunnell (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/feb05/) - Punxsutawny Phil
BalloonHQ Columns - Scott Tripp (http://www.balloonhq.com/column/stripp/mar07/) - Gone Fishing

<break> Added more links again... I'm never going to finish this :/ They're going to induce labor at 1 a.m. Tuesday Night/Wednesday Morning. If I neglect this for a while, I hope you understand. 8-)

If you have a balloon design that you're in need of, and don't see it on this list - feel free to ask and I'll see if I have it somewhere; or can twist one up if I don't.

Those are good. I'm going to try some of them. If I get the hang of them, maybe I can expand. Actually, I've learned some new stuff.

Here's an idea ... someone needs to come up with an audio instruction tape ... like in the detective movies where someone is speaking to someone else, giving them instructions through a very small, undetected earpiece. I'm telling you ... it could be a money maker. Many clowns like myself, would be happy to buy something that tells step-by-step instructions. I'm convinced, clowns spend more money on STUFF than any other profession ... I think.

So ... get busy, guys ... here's your idea ... let me know when it's marketed. And don't forget my cut in the profits.

If it worked like the ones the weather guys use you can count on the outcome being different that what was advertised about 80 percent of the time.

Thanks Jolly,

There's enough to keep me busy all winter, and boy do we know WINTER here in Buffalo.

I'm working on compiling all of my online sources for balloon sculpture. It'll likely take weeks; as they number into the hundreds - and I honestly may never complete it - with the kid coming in a couple weeks and all; but I'm going to try and give it a go...

Here are a few to begin with...

http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun06/ - MOOSE
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan02 - DIAMOND RING
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar03/ - DIAMOND RING 2
http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon20.htm - ANGEL
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may03/ - Spider-Man & Angel
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/apr06/ - Angel, Ballet, Hula Dancer
http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon39.htm - Bug Safari
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/sep03/ - Duck, Bee, Screamer Balloon
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb03/ - Balloon Kite
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/feb05/ - Cupid’s Arrow
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/may05/ - Donkey
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mfloyd/jan06/ - Car
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul04/ - Car 2
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may06/ - Car 3
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may07/ - Easy Car
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/tn/may02/ - Magic Wand
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar06/ - Easter Basket
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may05/ - Puppet

<break> Balloonhq has some contracts (http://www.balloonhq.com/faq/contracts.html#samples) for the balloon artist..... <now back to your regular scheduled programming>

http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jan05/ - Balloon Babies I don't like this version
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/may02/ - Baby Bottle
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/apr05/ - "Build a Bob" construction worker?
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr07/ - Acme Bomb & Lip "Balm" - Tips for balloon photography
http://www.larocksmagic.com/balloon/balloon_basement/June07.htm - Bugs Bunny
http://www.larocksmagic.com/balloon/balloon_basement/May07.htm - Eyeore & Sylvester
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun02/ - Bulldog, fairly simple - but I still like this twist a lot
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dbigelow/oct07/ - Ladybug Bracelet, Flamingo? bracelet
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jan06/ - Sitting Dog - Pluto-ish
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/nov06/ - Really cool Vulture Hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/may07/ - Train track hat. I use this hat, and add the train below to it
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dqueary/feb07/ - Thomas the Train
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jun07/ - Bowling Ball & Pins Hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/mar05/ - Quick & easy dog hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/jan06/ - Pretty good horse hat.
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/may05/ - Swan hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun01/ - Dolphin
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/apr04/ - Nice flower hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/oct03/ - Casper the friendly ghost hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/feb06/ - Flamingo hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/mar06/ - Giraffe hat, another of my favorites
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb04/ - Cow hat. Moooooo!
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/jan06/ - New Year's Hats, also Mickey Mouse and Goofy hats...
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jun04/ - 4th of July Hats
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/apr05/ - Nice umbrella. Great Monkey & Tigger Hat!
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/mphilo/nov06/ - Turkey hat. Also bee and easy rabbit.
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul05/ - Walrus hat
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/aug06/ - Really nice linking heart! Balloon twisting history.
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/mar06/ - Easter Bunny Basket
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/feb05/ - Key to my Heart
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/tm/jun01/ - Chihuahua
http://www.professorwonder.com/baloon11.htm - Kissing Swans
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/pbunnell/jul05/ - My Favorite Clown
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/sep06/ - Tumbling Clown
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/lberman/apr01/ - 160 Twisting
http://www.balloonhq.com/column/dewey/jul02/ - Heart Dove
http://www.multihobbies.com/balloons/scultptures/monkey.htm - Monkey

Hey Jolly... if anyone would know I am sure it would be you....
I am looking for Ralph Dewey's "Keys to the Kingdom Balloon Routine" on VHS/DVD do you know where I can find it??? I have looked but to no avail...Can you help???

Here (http://home.flash.net/~balloonz/videos.htm) is the only list I could find of Ralph Dewey material - books & videos.

The only Keys to the Kingdom routine I've ever heard of is magic with gimmicked cards - no balloon involved. I'll look around and see if I can find something; but I've no knowledge of it at present.

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My laptop issues have slowed my attempts at a balloon database - I'll add more as soon as I'm up and running again.

Also, I have some instruction for a floor model balloon pump that I can offer if anyone is interested. I prefer to send these via clown mail or email; as I'd rather them not be published.

I am looking for Ralph Dewey's "Keys to the Kingdom Balloon Routine" on VHS/DVD do you know where I can find it??? I have looked but to no avail...Can you help???

Sassy, have you tried asking Ralph himself he has any left? I think he is at Diamond Jam this week but you could start with his website. His emial is: balloonz@flash.net (balloonz@flash.net) or the business line:
Phone: 1-888-894-6597 (Toll-free weekdays 10am to 6pm central time)

I have been doing a little looking and although he is teaching it, he may not have it on DVD yet.

Found another number: (281) 479-2759 between 9AM and 5PM CST Monday through Friday.

Sassy! Ralph will be in Indianapolis for the Clown Train event so if you don't talk to him before that there is your perfect opportunity.

I really need this asap and I have e-mailed Ralph (no reply)..he's a BUSY guy! SSSSOOO I will try the 800 number from abovu I have tried the other one...THANKS FITZWILLY!!!

Here (http://home.flash.net/~balloonz/videos.htm) is the only list I could find of Ralph Dewey material - books & videos.

The only Keys to the Kingdom routine I've ever heard of is magic with gimmicked cards - no balloon involved. I'll look around and see if I can find something; but I've no knowledge of it at present.

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My laptop issues have slowed my attempts at a balloon database - I'll add more as soon as I'm up and running again.

Also, I have some instruction for a floor model balloon pump that I can offer if anyone is interested. I prefer to send these via clown mail or email; as I'd rather them not be published.

I am interested in seeing your floor pump idea!

I think that this balloon routine of Ralph's is relativly new and may not even be on VHS/DVD yet??? Just guessing...
Thanks for the help!

They have two seasons in Buffalo winter and July11th

No, the two seasons are Winter and Road Construction.

That reminds me of my time in Minot ND. It snowed three days before the end of summer. The only reason I didn't leave is because they would have shot me for desertion in time of war. There were some mornings I still flipped a coin before getting dressed...

I added some more links from my compilation - hopefully someone gets some use out of them. Still quite a few links to go before I get into my hard copies and personal designs.

I'll try to get a website up somewhere that I can dedicate to the designs I'll have to twist and photograph at home to put up some intructions for.

Til then; keep checking back here for the rest of the designs have that are online and can link to...

This is another case where that Wiki would come in handy, to record these links and any original designs.

Thank You guys for the wealth of resource!!

Good visuals explaining the various twists and techniques at this (http://deantheballoonatic.com/insttwistmenu.html) site. Some balloon instructions there as well. Definately check this site out - learning different twisting techniques can allow you to expand your balloon twisting to nearly unlimited creations...

Here's another link.... It's owned by a guy named Steve who collects instructions from all over the web and has them in one spot... The Balloon Buffoons Instruction Lister - [Powered by Directory97] (http://www.theballoonbuffoon.com/instructions/)

Here's a video clip by Sean McDaniel on how to stuff a balloon rose into a 646 for a "Rose Under Glass"....
YouTube - Balloon Rose Under "Glass" from www.imnotaclown.com (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=CSgmeZSBuo8)
Believe it or not, Sean is actually a relatively new twister... But he's caught on quickly and is twisting like crazy...

and here are a few more links for you...
Custom Balloon Designs-Free Balloon Twisting Instructions and Designs. How to make balloon hippo. (http://www.balloondesigns.net/Hippo.html) Hippo

YouTube - Instruction on balloon wall building (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=XplCa7SpHkY) How to build a balloon wall

YouTube - step by step fantasy flowers Hibiscus (http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=HSvniDyWUPE) Step by Step Fantasy Flowers – Hibiscus

Here's another link.... It's owned by a guy named Steve who collects instructions from all over the web and has them in one spot... The Balloon Buffoons Instruction Lister - [Powered by Directory97] (http://www.theballoonbuffoon.com/instructions/)

A lot of broken or bad links here unfortunately :(

Looks like it may have been a nice compilation at one time, but evidently the owner has let the site atrophy or the security of it has been compromised. (unsure of which, I stopped clicking on links when I reached the sections on hydrocodone, vicodin, dating sites, and adult movies - I don't think my twisting ability is up to it.) 8-)

Your right to much junk on the site to be any good.

A lot of broken or bad links here unfortunately :(
Looks like it may have been a nice compilation at one time, but evidently the owner has let the site atrophy or the security of it has been compromised. (unsure of which, I stopped clicking on links when I reached the sections on hydrocodone, vicodin, dating sites, and adult movies - I don't think my twisting ability is up to it.) 8-)


ACK!!!!!! I'm so sorry.... I had that link saved from forever ago... so I haven't gone through it in forever myself.... I do apologize...

Hehe, not a problem - it happens. It looks like it was a really nice instructional resource at one time; too bad the host let it go :(

Still some balloon how-to's on it, I even picked up a few that I liked. :)

Then maybe we could start a new thing... say... someone posts a photo or a link to a photo of a balloon design that they don't know how to make... and any interested parties could try and figure it out... and post directions, or at least guidelines...
I'm not the best twister in the world... but I'm o.k... I'd like to help.. :-)

This sounds like fun to me. Lets make it a go.

Hi everyone,

First off: I'm not a clown! (Sorry.) I'm a librarian who makes balloon animals for the younger children who come into my library. Normally, I ask the child what their favorite animal is, and go from there (and then give them the hard sell on books while I'm twisting). Last week, though, I had a child tell me that his favorite animal was a kangaroo. Unfortunately, I can't do a kangaroo. But that didn't stop me! So after not finding any examples online, I tried to make one and it turned out very well. Of course, as soon as the other kids in the library saw his, everyone wanted one (including staff), so I've gotten a lot of practice making it. I'm attaching a photo of a completed one, and here is how I created it:

The Kangaroo (1 balloon):
1.) Inflate the balloon, leaving about 4 inches not inflated at the end.
2.) I started with a standard dog head of one oblong (about 2 inches) balloon and two smaller (about 1 inch.) balloons for the ears.
3.) Another small ball for the neck (about 1 inch.)
4.) I then did four balloons of the same size to make the arms/hands. (Also about 1 inch each.)
5.) Next is another oblong balloon for the body. (About 2-3 inches long.)
6.) At this point, I tuck the completed section under my arm and work on the legs. I know that might sound a little complicated, but if I can do it while holding a copy of Harry Potter and talking about Summer Reading events, I know you all can do it!
7.) The first leg starts with one oblong balloon (about 2 inches) followed by a small balloon (about 1 inch) and another oblong balloon (2 inches.) Bean twist the small balloon. Now you have a leg, heel, and foot.
8.) Repeat this process again to create the other leg, but this time, you're working from the foot to the heel to the leg. (The legs are connected at the toes.)
9.) The left-over balloon is your tale, which can be bent to resemble a more kangaroo-like shape.

I hope this helps. I know that this forum has been a HUGE help to me whenever I can't figure out an animal's design. Have a great day!

Best,

Chris

First off: I'm not a clown!

I think you are a clown!

Nice job on the kangaroo TL

Your Roo looks great

Great job on the kanagaroo! I'm impressed.