Custom Balloon Designs-frog

On-line balloon twisting instructions for balloon animals, models and sculptures

Quick Find

	Take a green 260 and blow it up leaving a 5" tail. Make a 3 " loop and use the knot to hold it in place.
	Make a 3 inch bubble then a pinch twist.
	Make a 4" loop then a 4" bubble.
	Make another 4" bubble then another pinch twist and 4" loop.
	Make a 3" bubble and twist it back to the starting point.
	Break and tie off the excess balloon. Position the pinch twists under the loops as shown.
	With a white 260 (or scrap) make a white lock twist. If you're doing several frogs you should be able to make 3 or 4 lock twists from a single 260. I made the bubbles about 3" but it will work with anything from 2 to 4 inches.
	Blow up another green 260 leaving 3 to 4 inches uninflated. Start by making a large pinch twist and push it through the white lock twist, Push it through the nozzle end so the knot is hidden.
	Make a 1" bubble then another pinch twist.
	Wrap the balloon all the way around as shown. At the front the balloon rests between the base of the eyes and the pinch twist. Twist back to the pinch twist at the back.
	Make a small neck bubble and then twist it to the point between the pair of 4" bubbles on the other green 260.
	Make a 3 inch bubble then make a large lock twist with the remainder of the balloon.
	Twist this lock twist lengthways so you end up with 2 loops.
	These loops are twisted to the tail of the frog (the very first loop you made) and positioned as shown.
	This is what you should have.
	Add some pen to the face. A tongue can be added. I've used a red 260 with a puff of air in it. You might want to experiment with other balloons or leave it out all together.
	There he is. I've been using this head configuration for a while but recently came up with this simple but effective body design. It goes down well with the punters. What happens to a frogs car when it breaks down? It get's toad.