Abby Skye Solo

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Balloon twisting for the hearts that love:

The art of balloon twisting is exciting and done by twisters. Generally these balloons are worked with either one or two balloons in this case almost 4 balloons.

Origins of balloon modeling are unknown. The 1975 book by “Jolly the Clown”, Petri credits, “Herman Bonnert from Pennsylvania at a magician’s convention in 1939”, as being the first balloon twister.

The techniques used for the balloon twisting are various and some of them are Inflation, Pinch and twist, lock twist, Fold, ear, pinch or bean twist and many more twists to make attractive balloons. There are different models used with single and multiple balloons. An example of multiple balloons is as in the above picture and for single balloons are basic four legged animals to Tommy gun.


Twisters are famous with kids from many years and will be for years to come. Some have made it even to the streets with life size animals giving it more than just being another craft. Lots of attractive work and balloon making museums are being held along with amazing competitions for everyone to exhibit their skills.

There are many twisters these days not just for kids but also for adults who can enjoy a little lovebirds in their lives.

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