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So you bought a bag of long skinny balloons for the party. Your plan is to try twisting them. How hard can it be, right? Well if you've figured out how to blow them up, here is one of the most popular and simple balloon sculptures around.

  1. Blow up the balloon using a balloon pump . Blow until the tip just about disappears. Do not over-inflate. Each twist takes up space, so it can pop if you over-inflate.
  2. Fold the balloon as shown in the picture.
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  3. Fearlessly twist the two sections together. A double twist is standard. The loop you make should be large enough to fit the balloon through.
  4. It's now ready for a balloon sword fight!
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    Do you have any advice for a beginner?
    Magic Suzy
    Professional Magician
    Suzy Seth, known professionally as Magic Suzy, is a Professional Magician based in Tampa, Florida. Known as Magic Suzy, she has over 20 years of experience as a magician, specializing in family-oriented comedy magic shows that entertain both kids and adults. She brings her signature show, The Magic Suzy Show, to kids’ birthday parties, school assemblies, PTA fundraisers, preschools, summer camps, and other private events. Her work has been featured on local TV stations in Tampa. Before that, she worked as an entertainer on Princess Cruises.
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    Everything about this type of entertainment is dexterity and constant practice. In the beginning, you're gonna spend many balloons, don't give up. Try again and again, and eventually, your muscles will learn and you will twist the balloons without even looking or thinking about your hands.
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    Can I make a sword out of normal balloons?
    Community Answer
    Normal balloons cannot twist like the balloons shown here. It's recommended you use 260Q.
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      Things You'll Need

      • You need a long skinny balloon known as 260Q. The letter is the company that produces them, so it can change. Qualatex is the brand used here and it is very popular with professional balloon twisters.
      • You will need a balloon pump to blow them up. Few professionals can do it by mouth, so splurge on the pump, and don't be discouraged.

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        Dec 22, 2016

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