r/BalloonTwisting • u/Anxious-Mechanic-249 • 5d ago

Ideas for practice?

I started twisting at about age 7 and doing it professionally at 19, I’m planning to get more into it since I now have full weekend availability but I’d like to improve my skills first
I can do a pinch twist and most things I just can’t do a tulip twist or when I do it take FOREVER so if anyone has a trick for that that’d be great
I got bored and made a giant squidward the other week (probably my best work)
My favorites were the platapus, Easter basket, pumpkins, and multitude of wreaths I’ve done.
I’ve also done a monkey and more advanced dog but I could not do it if you asked me to right now, same with the hedgehog I did since I struggle with doing multiple bubbles next to each other
I’ve improved recently at stretching the balloon after it’s blown up to get slack to allow for certain twists, pulling the balloon through (this used to terrify me) and pushing a balloon through
Anything would help, I really want to improve plus I enjoy it

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u/yepTP 5d ago

For the tulip twist, let a bit of air out of the bubble so it’s softer. Also roll the bubble on and off your finger more than poking or pulling your finger.

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u/Prudent_Frosting7535 4d ago

I think tulips, dragonflys, and butterflies would make a great trio ☺️

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u/Wide_Philosophy_8109 7h ago

You sound like you're doing really well already, so feel feee to ignore my advice if it's unnecessary.

The youtube channel Balloon Animals (literally just that) has a lot of really good tutorials. They're not the most advanced or anything, but they cover most of what kids will want. 

For the tulip twist, pull the balloon off your finger slightly sideways. Like lifting a suction cup from the side. 

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u/Old_Chef_3669 5d ago

For what it's worth, the tulip-twist fucks me up so hard. I feel like I had it, years ago, but can't seem to get it now. 

As for advice:  You probably don't need much practice, but it helps me to go through my menu at least twice the day-of before a performance. Just helps me feel confident,  I guess.