Balloonology : 32 Fun Projects to Take You from Beginner to Expert

by Telford, Jeremy

• ISBN13: 9781423607458
• ISBN10: 1423607457
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-08-15
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith

Summary

Learn how to make balloon creations-a dolphin, a flamingo, a dog, a princess, a jet with pilot, and many more-with this easy-to-follow instructional book. With 32 projects, tips on creating your own designs, and how-to color photos, this is the perfect book for any budding balloonologist

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. 6
Introduction	p. 7
Before You Begin	p. 9
Twists and Techniques	p. 13
The Snake	p. 17
The Twisty Sword	p. 21
The Daisy Flower	p. 25
The Jester Hat	p. 28
The Butterfly	p. 32
The Monkey with a Banana	p. 36
The Dog	p. 38
The Jet Plane	p. 42
The Princess	p. 46
Shapes and Details	p. 53
The Starfish56
The Pink Flamingo	p. 58
The Seahorse	p. 61
The Helicopter	p. 64
Blowing Things into Proportion	p. 67
The Man	p. 70
The Dolphin and the Swordfish	p. 73
The Crocodile	p. 77
The Bumblebee.81
Coloring Your Designs	p. 85
The Skeleton	p. 88
The Octopus	p. 91
The Lion	p. 94
The Frog	p. 97
The Pig	p. 100
The Twister's Enemy: Time	p. 103
The (Simple) Mouse	p. 105
The (Medium) Mouse	p. 106
The (Complex) Mouse.108
Learn from Your Mistakes111
The "Basketball"	p. 112
The "Monster Truck"	p. 114
Almost Funny117
The Horse	p. 119
The Moose122
The Tank	p. 125
The Football and Goal Post.129
General Information	p. 133
Resources	p. 143
Index	p. 144
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Excerpts

Remember that section I told you about at the beginning of the book? The one that gives you all sorts of useful information, but one that can seem a little . . . mundane . . . when you are starting and excited to learn the art that is balloon twisting? It's here. Please don't close the book. This stuff is important. I promise. We'll discuss everything from pump selection to balloon storage. Having the right equipment is important-it doesn't matter how well you can make a princess if your pump breaks, or how cool your tank is if your balloons keep popping.