Balloon Twisting
There are people who take balloon twisting at the level of art form and you'll surely admit they deserve the name of artists when you see what gets out of their hands. Balloon twisting can give birth to simple objects, animals, characters from films or cartoons as well as to more complex sculptures or patterns. The most basic form of balloon twisting is making bubbles that can be afterward modeled in all sorts of shapes and combinations that charm both kids and adults. Most often people associate balloon twisting with children's parties, with clowns and entertainers. Yet, there are other benefits to this hobby.
Did you know that balloon twisting is an incredibly relaxing occupation? People who enjoy balloon twisting as a hobby are less stressed. Then, another advantage related to this pass-time is the increase of creativity. Just think how well this will work for the benefit of your child who gets to develop his intellect by such an enjoyable activity. Many schools include balloon twisting in the craft lessons as the activity as such helps children develop a better focus on everything else. Moreover, you can enjoy balloon twisting with your kid at home and spend some quality time together.
There are some challenges related to balloon twisting and one of them is the inflating part. There are two options to blow up the balloons: you can either use your lungs or a pump. The latter variant is the recommended one since it is very hard to blow up balloons by mouth. Moreover, twisting balloons relies on thinner items that are even harder to inflate because of the resisting pressure inside. You can learn a few tricks to blow pencil balloons easier, but it would be much more comfortable if you simply bought a pump. Then, moving on to the next step, once you've got the balloons inflated, it's time to do some twisting.
The most popular balloon twisting is that of animal shapes. The dog, the horse or the swan are among the first and easiest to try to learn. There are plenty of instructions online to make these shapes and let's not forget the fact that you can very well use your imagination to add a touch of originality to the design. Balloon twisting makes some of the funniest children's toys, yet there is a drawback to their use too. Like many other products, balloons can be dangerous particularly for small children. Therefore, you have to be extremely careful that the little ones do not chew or swallow a piece of rubber.