Twist Instructions - The Qualatex Event

DELEGATE INSTRUCTION TECHNIQUES
Twist Instructions
Pinch Twist Instructions
Apple Twist Instructions
1. Create a bubble by pinching the balloon and twisting it
several times.
2. Make another twist at the appropriate bubble length, being
sure to twist in the same direction both times.
3. Loop your index finger under the bubble. Grasp the sides of
the bubble with your thumb and index finger, and stretch it up
until you can pinch the twists together.
4. Remove your index finger, and twist the pinched bubble at
least three times in one direction to secure.
1. Fully inflate a Round balloon, let some air out until it's the
appropriate size, then tie. NOTE: This twist works best with a
soft, underinflated balloon.
2. With your right index finger, push the knot all the way up
through the balloon and grasp the knot between the thumb
and index finger of your left hand.
3. Carefully remove your right index finger while holding the
knot securely with your left hand and twist the balloon several
times with your right hand.
4. Stretch the knot out away from the balloon with your left hand
and wrap a piece of uninflated 260Q balloon tightly around the
knot twice with your right hand. Tie the 260Q securely and trim
the ends if desired.
Loop Twist Instructions
Tulip Twist Instructions
1. Twist a bubble twice the length of the loop twist.
2. Sharply bend the bubble in half and twist the ends together.
1. With your right index finger, push the knot inside the inflated
portion of the balloon about 1½". Pinch the sides of the balloon and
grasp the knot through the balloon with your left thumb and index
finger.
2. Carefully remove your right index finger while holding the knot
securely with your left hand, and twist the balloon several times at
the base of the bubble with your right hand.
3. Be sure the knot is tucked into the twist. Slightly push the knot into
the base of the bubble as you release it to complete the tulip twist.
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Raisin Twist Instructions
Roll Through Twist Instructions
1. Inflate a Non-round balloon and tie.
2. Create a bubble of the desired size by pinching the balloon
and twisting it several times in the same direction.
Raisin twists allow you to create anchor points from which to attach
other balloons. Use them to add detailed features and create
unique distortion techniques.
1. Make bulky knots in an uninflated 350Q by tying several knots
on top of one another. Trim the balloon on each side of the knots.
2. Insert the knotted 350Q inside the main balloon that is to be
inflated and place in desired position. Grasp the knotted 350Q
through the skin of the main balloon, twist it several times to
make a raisin twist. Secure the twist by tying with monofilament
line or an uninflated 160Q/260Q/350Q, or by tying on your
balloon feature (such as a nose, eye, etc.).
3. Inflate the main balloon.
Shock Twist Instructions
The shock twist is a great way to change the direction of a
balloon without actually creating a twist in it.
1. Inflate a Non-round balloon and tie.
2. Fold the balloon back on itself at the location where you want
the bend to appear.
3. With your thumb and index finger, pull at the bend in the
balloon several times. This will cause the balloon to retain the
bent shape.
4. Repeat Steps 2-3 to create additional shock twists as needed.
3. Create another bubble of the same size next to the first
bubble. Fold the two bubbles so they’re side-by-side, then twist
them together to lock them.
4. Create a third bubble the same size or slightly smaller.
Fold the balloon up so the third bubble is between the first two
bubbles. Push the two side bubbles apart, and gently roll the
third bubble through the two side bubbles. Slide it around the
side of one bubble to lock it in place.
The body of this “ant” figure was created using a series of
roll-through twists.
Design by Dee White,CBA
More ideas and instructions are available to professionals at “Instruction Sheets,”
“Balloon Ideas,” and “Balloon Images” on qualatex.com.
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