Michael Philo's
balloon basement

December 2006

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Santa Bracelet

Santa Bracelet

Inflate a white 160 to about 10" and tie it off. Make a 1" bubble, two half inch bubbles for eyes, a 2" loop twist as the beard, and a 1" bubble as the other half of his mustache. Put a small bubble in the Blush 160, maybe one quarter inch, as his nose and bracelet strap.

For his hat make a 1" bubble in a Red 260 and a half inch bubble out of the tail of a white 160 (I use the leftover from his face). Apple twist them together for a little Santa hat. Tie the tail of the red around the knot to secure it.

Tie the knot between the eyes for his hat.

Tie a knot in one end of the White 160s and inflate it a little, about 3" and tie it around the hat and eyes.

 

Reindeer Bracelet

Reindeer Bracelet
Mocha 160 or Chocolate 160
Blush 160
Red 160

Inflate the Chocolate 160 to about 10" and tie it off. Make a 1" bubble, then a half inch pinch twist and another 1" bubble. Tie the knot around the second 1" bubble to keep them together. Make three 1" loop twists and pop off any remaining balloon. With a little thought this can be a Duck Head bracelet.

Inflate the Blush 160 to about 12" and tie it off. Make a 1" bubble, two 1" loop twists, a 1" bubble and wrap it around the ear twist. Repeat, 1" bubble, two 1" loop twists, a 1" bubble, pop and tie off any left over.

Put a small bubble of air into the tail of the Red 160 and tie it in between the three loop twists as his nose. Tie the balloon in a loop for the bracelet

Christmas Tree Bracelet

Christmas Tree Bracelet
2 Green 160
1 5" Stars Around
 

Start by inflating the Green160 leaving a 4" tail and tie it off. Make two 1" ear twists and two 1" loop twists. Make a small bubble and two one and a half inch loop twists. Make a small bubble and two 2" loop twists. Continue this just increase the size of the loop twist until it's to your liking. I like to get three rows of loop twists, keep in mind it's a bracelet not a hat or hand held sculpture. Cut off any tail, you may have to break the balloon depending on your twisting style.  Take another green 160 and tie it into a loop and tie it to the center of the tree for the bracelet strap. Puff the 5" stars around and tie it to the top of the tree.

Come back to the basement next month but watch the stairs on the way out.
Michael Philo
Magical Balloon Michael

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