Drama Llama Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) ... Edited December 2, 2022 by BandH 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 hats and swords animals Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomN Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Dogs and Swords 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyroo Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 hats, swords, flowers 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Tick Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 I'm impressed, my balloon skills top out at sticks and stones. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Storygirl Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 About the menu of options... what if in addition to a list, he makes a sample of each of the figures before the parties. Then he can give those away if he starts to get behind on orders or to the last kids or to the birthday child. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) So my DD has started a balloon business this year. She makes a few examples up for the kids to choose from ( helps the kids make a decision quick as they can see them). The most recent ones that were popular- swords, flower/heart balloons ( flower/heart on top and a balloon stick), pumpkins, and animals. I forgot- the hot air balloon was very popular with the barbie crowd. They wanted ones for their barbies to ride in. Edited November 12, 2022 by itsheresomewhere 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 25 minutes ago, Baseballandhockey said: Any particular animals? Dogs and giraffes balloon animals are almost identical. So if he can do a dog, he can do a giraffe. Hats are popular but I never mastered those. I agree with swords and flowers. Edited November 12, 2022 by Amethyst Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Baseballandhockey said: Any particular animals? My DD used to love poodle balloons. She'd always choose them from a big menu of balloons. (One local restaurant had them on a certain night.) I think maybe the poodle was on a leash. I also saw lots of kids choose hats and swords. Edited November 12, 2022 by MercyA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dmmetler Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Lizards/alligators are pretty easy. There are also some fairly simple coiled snake ones. (Project Rattlecam just raised funds by making balloon animals at the local Zoo's Halloween event, and among others they did lizards, snakes, and frogs) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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happi duck Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 One balloon bender gave us great advice that putting balloon art in the freezer can give it extra time. We used to put them in the freezer overnight to play with them the next day. My adult kids remember that they lasted great that way! A favorite thing from a balloon bender wasn't an animal: one candy bead (from a candy necklace) inside a smallish clear round balloon. Once it's blown up you can get the bead racing around the inside of the balloon. Fun! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarita Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Swords. Eventually every child just wants a sword. One balloon bender I saw at an event got so bored of making swords she started making different types of swords, like pirate, with fancy handles, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 (edited) 8 hours ago, Baseballandhockey said: Any particular animals? Sausage dogs.( dachshund). With a but of unblown up balloon for tail Edited November 13, 2022 by Melissa in Australia 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
itsheresomewhere Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Baseballandhockey said: Any particular animals? I asked DD what animals were the most asked for at a block party she did- dogs ( dachshund, poodle), birds, snakes, frog and giraffes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 7 hours ago, Baseballandhockey said: My kid likes to twist balloons and has been asked to work some birthday parties. He wants to make up a list of things that be practices so he can make them quickly and then have a menu for the kids to choose from. What things would your younger kid like? My dh also likes twisting balloons. We recommend getting a pump to inflate the balloons. After an hour or so of blowing up balloons he will be quite sore. A simple handheld pump makes a big difference. Everyone loves wearing a crown and having a balloon sword. Of course there are the usuals—dog, swan, etc. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El... Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 29 minutes ago, Melissa in Australia said: Sausage dogs.( dachshund). With a but of unbliwn up balloon for tail These are my personal favorite. 😊 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KungFuPanda Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Not to brag, but I just scored a balloon Turkey from Ledo’s because the balloon lady was going home for the night and there were no more little kids in the restaurant. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drama Llama Posted November 13, 2022 Author Share Posted November 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, KungFuPanda said: Not to brag, but I just scored a balloon Turkey from Ledo’s because the balloon lady was going home for the night and there were no more little kids in the restaurant. That totally warrants bragging. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 8 hours ago, KungFuPanda said: Not to brag, but I just scored a balloon Turkey from Ledo’s because the balloon lady was going home for the night and there were no more little kids in the restaurant. Are you bragging about the turkey or the Ledo’s? I miss Ledo’s Pizza. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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