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Multiple Balloon Sculpture incorporating balloon flower with teddy on the stem by Balloon Artist Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions

Balloon Artist Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions holds a multiple balloon model incorporating a balloon plat with cascading balls within

Balloon Modeller Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions shows a balloon dog with a ball inside

Certified Balloo Artist CBA Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions holding balloon flowers

Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions is a Certified Balloon Artist (CBA)

Cascading plat balloon sculpture

Balloon modelling flowers

Teddy on flower balloon model

balloon fishing rod by Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions

man on motorcycle from one balloon by balloon artist Ron Wood of Jolly Good Productions

balloon motorcyle from five balloons by balloon modeller Ron Wood Jolly Good Productions

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Fishing rod balloon model

Man on motorcycle balloon model

Motorcycle balloon model

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Balloon model helicopter by Ron Wood Jolly Good Productions

Balloon aeroplane

Balloon helicopter

Balloon inside dog balloon model

What is Balloon Modelling ?

Balloon modelling is the art of creating amazing sculptures using special modelling balloons. Children love to be given a balloon twisted into the shape of an animal,character or object that they recognise and adults enjoy watching the balloon artist at work. The simplest balloon models are made with single balloons but some creations involve multiple balloons and are very complex. Packs of modelling balloons can be purchased in toy shops and from high street retailers however these are novelty items and are not of the same quality as the balloons used by professionals. The most commonly utilised balloon for professional use is the Qualatex 260Q made by the American balloon company Pioneer. This is the long thin balloon most often associated with balloon modellers. There are however many other balloons that are used including bee bodies, love hearts, doughnuts, etc.

A professional balloon modeller has to know various methods of moulding the balloons into shape such as how to do a fold twist, lock twist, tulip twist and ear twist, how to plat, how to tie off, how to bend. It is also necessary to develop a sense of proportion as you wouldn’t want to see a dog with two long front legs and two short back ones. The balloon modeller also needs to be able to work fast.

Balloon modellers are sometimes known by different names such as a Balloon Twister, Balloon Sculptor, Balloon Artist, Balloon Bender or even Balloon Strangler !

For those interested in learning how to do balloon modelling there are many books and dvds available to buy. You can also find web sites which are dedicated to the art. The best way is to look find someone who runs courses. You will learn many more practical tips and short cuts and you will see first hand the best way to do things.

If you are thinking of having a go here are couple of helpful tips. First never fully inflate the balloon. Always leave an uninflated tip or your balloon will burst once you start making folds and bubbles. Second, always blurt the balloon before tying the knot. This means releasing a small amount of air to make the balloon more pliable. Finally always twist in the same direction otherwise your model will unravel.

Good luck !

Where can I see a Balloon Modeller at work ?

Nearly all childrens entertainers include balloon modelling in their act. Most clowns, magicians, jugglers and stilt walkers can do at least basic balloon modelling. As this is popular childrens entertainment you can expect to see it at shopping centres, birthday parties, family fun days, store promotions, council events etc. Sometimes balloon artists are also booked to work at conferences, exhibitions and team building days to demonstrate their skills or to run workshops.

Call Jolly Good Productions to book or hire a balloon modeller