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How to Make a Balloon Fold Twist

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Like the basic twist and lock twist, the fold twist is a fundamental twist in making balloon animals. It is also the foundational twist to make a sword.

Begin with a basic twist. You'll be turning the remaining portion of the balloon and holding it against the first basic twist. The fold twist is a variation on a lock twist with the exception that you don't separate the "fold" into two parts.

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