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Balloon Animal Tutorials

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Here you'll learn how to make and twist balloon animals, ranging in difficulty from beginner to intermediate. You'll be the hit of your next party! If you're just starting out to learn to make balloon animals, don't be nervous. There are plenty of tips and tricks to learn so you can master this craft!

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    How to Make a Dog Balloon Animal

    The dog balloon is a fundamental sculpture in the art of balloon twisting and balloon animals. Many animals balloons such as the deer and giraffe are variations on the dog balloon. And you'll find that the basics that you master when twisting a dog balloon, will apply to more difficult balloon sculptures.

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    How to Make Sword Balloons

    Easy to learn and make, sword balloons are a big hit with everyone, especially the kids. Here you'll find instructions and pictures that take you step by step through the process of making a variety of balloon swords. The balloons range in difficulty from those that are quite easy to those with more detail.

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    How to Make Flower Balloons

    Want to make a flower out of balloons? You can learn several variations here. The flower balloon animal is a cute, crowd-pleasing balloon animal/sculpture and there are further variations on these that are linked from within the instructions.

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    Learn to Make the Cutest, Cuddliest Balloon Animals

    Here are the cutest and cuddliest balloon animals that are certain to garner "oohs" and "ahhs." Learn to make these, and you'll be a hit at any event or party.

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    How to Make Balloon Hats

    Something that adds a festive touch to any event is the addition of balloon hats. If you've never made a balloon hat, you'll find detailed instructions as well as pictures that show you how. And we also teach several variations. Some are fast and easy, while others are colorful and detailed. You'll find balloon hats to be an inexpensive way to add some fun to an event. And for kids, you can combine a balloon hat with a sword.

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    How to Make a Tiger Balloon Animal

    This tiger balloon animal is so cute that once you begin making one, more requests will follow. You can make it in different colors as well as breeds: cheetah, leopard, lion, etc. Note that you will need to be experienced before tackling this one.

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    How to Make a Monkey Balloon Animal

    Here's a crowd-pleaser that deserves a spot in your repertoire. It's a monkey balloon animal. This one is not only fun and whimsical, it's cute and offers lots of opportunities for customization. This one is well worth learning and it's actually not difficult for beginners.

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    Transportation Balloons That You Can Learn to Make

    Balloons based on transportation: planes, helicopters, cars, motorcycles and such, are always popular with the kids. In this collection, you'll find step-by-step instructions on how to make a wide variety of these types of balloons. And with some, you will find instructions on how to add eyes to add "character."

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    How to Make Dinosaur Balloons

    What kid doesn't like dinosaurs? With this collection of dinosaur balloon animals, you can make decorations for a kidw party or kid-themed event. Or you can make these to hand out so kids can admire and take them home.

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    How to Make a Giraffe Balloon Animal

    Twisting a giraffe balloon animal is very similar to making the basic dog balloon. In fact, a giraffe, in the balloon world, is pretty much just a dog balloon with a long neck. If you can already twist a basic dog balloon, you can twist a giraffe.

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    How to Make Balloon Animal Birds

    Here's a collection of birds that you can make out of balloons. They vary in difficulty, but whether you want to make a swan, turkey, love bird or more, you'll find detailed step-by-step instructions here.

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    How to Make a Teddy Bear Balloon Animal

    Here's a cute teddy bear balloon animal that's sure to be a hit at your next party. The fun thing about the teddy bear is that it's versatile and can be customized in various ways. Learn how to make this balloon animal through my step-by-step instructions and video.

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    How to Make an Elephant Balloon Animal

    Here's a balloon animal that will prove to be quite popular. It's an elephant that appears to be right out of a circus. This is an intermediate balloon animal sculpture.

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    How to Make a Parrot Balloon Animal

    Here's a cute parrot balloon animal complete with his own perch that you can make out of a single balloon. It's not difficult and has lots of personality.

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    How to Make a Heart Balloon With Swans

    Here's a heart balloon with swans that may just be the most romantic balloon animal around. Learn how to make it here.

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    How to Make a Balloon Animal Horse

    Here's a balloon animal that you can make in the shape of a horse. As you may suspect, the balloon animal horse is a variation on the balloon animal dog. Among balloon animals, this relatively easy and simple balloon animal is great for beginners and novices and kids will love it.

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    How to Make an Elephant Balloon Animal

    Here's a balloon animal that will prove to be quite popular. It's an elephant that's complete with his own trunk and ready to be part of the herd.

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    How to Make Unicorn Balloon Animals

    Here’s a balloon animal that you can make in the shape of a unicorn. Among balloon animals, this relatively easy and simple balloon animal is great for beginners and novices and kids will love it.

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    Balloon Animal Turtle Bracelet

    Here's an easy balloon animal, a tiny turtle made of balloons that may be worn on the wrist.

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    How to Make a Lollipop Balloon

    Here's a festive and colorful balloon that can work as a decoration at a party or a favor that guests can carry around. Check out this balloon if you want to join the lollipop guild.

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    How to Make a Swan Balloon Animal

    A regal swan comes to life in this balloon animal sculpture. It's not all that complicated, but it takes some work to get the proportions correct.

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    How to Make a Turtle Balloon Animal

    Here's a turtle balloon that you can make that's complete with its shell.

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    How to Make a Poodle Balloon Animal

    The poodle is a cute, crowd-pleasing balloon animal that is for those who have experience twisting balloons. A cool detail is a bubble at the end of the poodle's tail.

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    How to Make a Rabbit or Bunny Balloon Animal

    Twisting a rabbit or bunny balloon animal is very similar to making the basic dog balloon. If you can already twist a basic dog balloon, you can twist a bunny. Again, it's all about proportions.

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    How to Make Alligator Balloon Animals

    Here are instructions to make a balloon animal in the shape of an alligator. Among balloon animals, this relatively easy and simple balloon animal is great for beginners and novices and kids. You'll find that this animal balloon can have "teeth."