| No matter what the event you are planning for, | | | | each one. |
| whether it is a corporate party, a fund raiser for | | | | Shapes That Are Simple |
| your favorite charity, or your annual summer festival, | | | | There are several simple and popular shapes your |
| you and your group are going to be looking for some | | | | balloon twister can make with a little practice. Here |
| engaging and cheap entertainment that is sure to | | | | are a few that can easily be mastered: dog, flower, |
| please the crowds and keep them coming back for | | | | giraffe, heart, sword, rabbit, snowman, parrot and |
| more. | | | | swans. |
| Balloon twisting can offer your group a form of | | | | Many of these simple shapes use the exact same |
| entertainment, a way to raise money, or both, | | | | twisting techniques and just vary the length of the |
| without the need for a lot of expensive equipment. | | | | sections that are twisted. For example the dog and |
| What's more, learning to make simple balloon twisted | | | | giraffe are the same basic shape and with different |
| shapes is easy enough that someone from your | | | | lengths making the two animals look extremely |
| organization who has an interest in this art and loves | | | | different. |
| to perform can easily learn how to do it, thus | | | | Helpful Tips |
| providing you with an incredibly cheap attention | | | | When creating twisting balloon shapes for any event, |
| getter or fund raising activity. | | | | it is wise to practice each shape several times to |
| Getting Started | | | | make sure you have the twisting technique down pat |
| If your group wants to use balloon twisting as a | | | | before performing your new skill for an audience. |
| means of entertainment or even as a way to earn a | | | | You will also want to keep in mind that blowing the |
| little money, it is really simple to get started. All you | | | | balloon up most of the way and letting out some of |
| need is some 260 balloons (there are many others | | | | the air before tying the balloon makes the balloon |
| you can use, but these balloons will make most | | | | softer and easier to twist. In addition, having a |
| shapes and are great for beginner twisters to use), a | | | | permanent marker with you will allow you to add |
| balloon pump, and some simple twisting instructions | | | | eyes and other features that will help make your |
| which you can find on the Internet or a book from | | | | balloon animals come alive. |
| the library. | | | | While having one or two members in your group is a |
| There are even videos that show you how to twist | | | | great way to save money on this form of |
| balloons for exact shapes. With a little bit of practice, | | | | entertainment and results in a larger profit margin, |
| you'll be good to go and ready to amaze and wow | | | | there may be times when more difficult balloon |
| your friends and the crowds at your event. | | | | twisted shapes are needed to bring in the large |
| You may want to start by practicing the basic twists | | | | crowds. In these cases, it may be worth your while |
| so that you know how to do each type before going | | | | to hire a professional balloon twister to get the |
| on to actually make shapes. The twists are simple to | | | | results you want. |
| learn, and it only takes a few minutes to master | | | | |