I got together for a mini jam with a friend last night. We didn’t know what we wanted to practice, but a photo caught my eye and we checked out the video by TaylorAnnArt.
Level: simple-intermediate
Time: 3-4min
Supplies: 5in round white, your choice of 2-3 balloons, in either 160’s or 260’s one yellow, 2 or 1 of a color of your choice.
Two Owl Balloons. The one on the left is based on a Penguin design I usually do and the one on the right based on the video
Rosalie the Rainbow Rhino (a distant cousin of Conrad the Unicorn) is a creation of Volunteer Balloons. She is a complete suit of balloons that can be worn and animated by a person of any size.
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People often ask how balloons are made, or if we use special balloons. This video, made by Pioneer Balloon Company (makers of Qualatex Balloons) answers both of those questions. Latex balloons are a natural product and the process of creating them can be seen here.
This year, the five story piece will explore the flora and fauna of New York’s Genesee River valley. A giant waterfall and river will flow through the atrium of Rochester’s Sibley Building, surrounded by examples of life found in the region
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Building of Balloon Manor 2015 – The Amazing Air-filled Undersea Adventure
By Larry Moss
40,000 Qualatex balloons were used over four days to construct this five-story installation. 75 people were involved in the production of the air-filled undersea adventure. Visit BalloonManor.com for more information and more photos.
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Balloon Manor: the Build: the Song
By Woot Suit Riot
We worked all night twisting, so we need a working song. Thanks to everyone who helped out with Airigami’s Balloon Manor this year. There are more videos to come, and so many memories that didn’t make it in.
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Balloon Manor 2015 with Air O’ Dynamic Art
By Marsha Gallagher
Marsha Gallagher & TJ Michael from Air O’ Dynamic Art team up with Airigami.com and 75 international balloon artists to create a 5 story tall balloon sculpture of what you might find under the sea in a balloon world. www.airodynamicart.com
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Balloon Manor the Amazing Air-Filled Under-Sea Adventure
Dive five stories down and journey through the briny deep world of Atlantis! Discover a mighty pirate ship and its hapless crew battling the giant octopus! Will they be rescued by the Mermaid Queen? You won’t believe your eyes as this tale unfolds in a 5-story balloon sculpture.
This feature sculpture at the Sibley Building (250 East Main Street, Rochester, NY 14604) will be free for the public to view and enjoy.
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Videos by Woot Suit Riot
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Beach fun with balloons! Candy gets buried in the sand, and greets some passing kids at Airigami’s Balloon Manor!
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Everyone buckles down to work on the details, and puts together the huge kraken dragging the ship under! Come by on Friday for the grand opening of this year’s Airigami Balloon Manor!
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Getting up to fun and hijinks in day 2 of Airigami’s balloon manor build!
Looking for a balloon twister for your events? Check out Balloons By Mike, he enjoys making balloons and entertaining kids of all ages in Northern Virginia.
http://www.BalloonsByMike.com/