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    I keep messing up my balloon twists; how do I get better?
    Magic Suzy
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    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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    To excel in the art of balloon animal making, commit yourself to consistent practice and refine your manual dexterity. Begin by selecting a specific design to focus on, such as a dog or a swan, and ensure you have an ample supply of balloons in various colors and a hand pump for inflation. Start with mastering fundamental twists like the loop twist and pinch twist, following online video tutorials or in books to grasp essential techniques. Embrace failure as part of the learning process, learning from your mistakes and persistently practicing to refine your skills. Seek feedback from peers and experiment with new designs to develop your own style. Stay patient and persistent, understanding that progress takes time, but with dedication, you'll eventually twist balloons effortlessly and with precision.
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    How do I tie a balloon?
    Community Answer
    Wrap it around your two fingers first, and then swoop it around in between your two fingers, then pull your fingers out and you will have a knot.
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    How do I make a balloon ring?
    Community Answer
    Just tie the two ends of a long balloon together and put it around your finger. If it's too big, use a smaller balloon.
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    How do I make a balloon sword?
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    Inflate the balloon so there is no tail and straighten the last portion of the balloon. Make a handle towards the knot using a basic twist to help lock it. Use the dog ear/leg pattern twice to make the hand guard. Maneuver the two "ears" gently as so they are opposite from each other and face perpendicular from the handle. Keep the hand guards small and the handle just big enough for your hand to fit on, otherwise you will end up with something closer to a knife.
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    How do I make a balloon owlet?
    Community Answer
    Make the balloon dog, but leave it round and glue a felt or paper beak on it.
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    How can I make a balloon caterpillar?
    Community Answer
    Choose a long, sausage-shaped balloon and inflate it. Make antennae by getting another balloon, twisting it into a V-shape and put it in place at the head end. Also, draw the eyes and mouth with a marker.
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    What kind of balloons are meant to be used and where can you find them?
    Sophie
    Community Answer
    You're supposed to use #260 balloons, shown in the pictures in the Fundamental Twist section, Step 1. They're available at party stores.
  • Question
    Is it possible to apply hot glue on balloons?
    Hannah Madden
    Community Answer
    Hot glue usually isn't necessary for balloon animals. The twists will keep the animal locked in place. Plus, hot glue could damage the balloon and cause it to pop.
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