I've made several of these lately and have come out with some good looks. They aren't something you'd want to wear to the beach (a popped balloon could lead to an awkward situation) but they have their market.

The owner of a "dance establishment" (the kind you need a lot of $1's) asked me about putting the balloons on a dancer or three but not sure if I'm going to take the gig. I can't imagine much word of mouth business for birthday parties coming out of the place (It'd be hard for "Dad" to explain where he heard about the balloon guy to "Mom."), but the new market option is interesting to say the least.

I'd post a photo of a completed project but:

1.) I'm not modelling any of them!

and

2.) The photos on an "appropriate" model probably wouldn't be suitable for the forum.

You can likely find an example by doing a search, and FHM magazine had a basic how-to in 2004.

Even if you don't make them for real people, they may be suitable for clothing your larger balloon sculptures.

The techniques learned from making a bikini or two can be a starting point for making a larger dress, like the ones that seem to be so popular these days.

I want to learn to do a bakini

I want to learn to do a bikini

I think we've discovered Willace's balloon sculpture for next week.

I just want to know who is going to model Willace's balloon bikini...

I'll post instructions this week for a basic bikini... Look for it Friday or Saturday.

How about a balloon speedo?

How about an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow pokadot one??

How about a balloon speedo?

Where's that YUCK button when you need it?

How about a balloon thong? Just use a 260, and don't bother inflating it.

The thought of Happy Chappy in a balloon thong just makes me queasy.

The thought of Happy Chappy in a balloon thong just makes me queasy.

I agree. A tankini would better suit him!