The Fun of Balloon Hats
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Balloon hats are made by twisting long, skinny balloons into joined sections so that they hold their shape and fit onto the head. After that, almost anything goes!
I recently did a project that left me with a lot of twister balloons, and I decided the best way to use them up was to learn to make balloon hats... so here goes! After all, making animal shapes are fun, but what do you do with them... really? I mean, you have to carry them around or find somewhere to put them but with a balloon hat, you can carry them around in a hands-free form, they are less prone to get popped while on your head and they really are a lot of fun as far as headgear goes!
Shown here, a balloon artist wearing a balloon hat, as seen at my local farmer's market.
I recently did a project that left me with a lot of twister balloons, and I decided the best way to use them up was to learn to make balloon hats... so here goes! After all, making animal shapes are fun, but what do you do with them... really? I mean, you have to carry them around or find somewhere to put them but with a balloon hat, you can carry them around in a hands-free form, they are less prone to get popped while on your head and they really are a lot of fun as far as headgear goes!
Shown here, a balloon artist wearing a balloon hat, as seen at my local farmer's market.
Ready?... Set?... Go Make Balloon Hats!
twisting for fun and more fun
- A Squidly Start To Balloon Hats
- THE INFLATABLE BALLOON CROWN HAT KIT
- Instructions for Different Balloon Hats
- The Georgeous Hat Photo Gallery
- Get Twisiting...
- Gettin' Fancier with your Balloon Hats
- RADICAL BALLOON HAT TWISTING DVD
- Let Them Wear Hats!
- balloonhat.com
- So, what's on your head... oops... I mean, what's on your mind in regards to balloon hats??
A Squidly Start To Balloon Hats
how does someone get started twisting balloon hats anyway?
I got started making balloon hats after I created the Big Giant Squid head. I had lots of twister balloons leftover after making the tentacles. In fact, I had every color of long skinny balloon you might want except orange. I decided I had to do something fun with them.I'm trying to work out how to make a Squid hat out of balloons. If I can mange to come up with something cohesive, I promise to put up pictures here. My housemate has a fear of the sounds of balloons popping, so I only make balloon hats when she's out of the house.
Balloon hats are really fun to make, they travel well (you don't make the hat until you get to where you are going) and they are fun for anyone as you can easily make them in whatever size you need!
THE INFLATABLE BALLOON CROWN HAT KIT
this is THE balloon hat book to own
Inflatable Crown Balloon Hat Book, The
Amazon Price: $32.88 (as of 02/13/2012)
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Used Price: $7.70
If you could consider there to be a "Bible" of balloon hat-making, this is that book! Authors Addi Somekh and Charlie Eckert are the two guys behind the Balloon Hat project, traveling the world to bring balloon hats to all corners of the globe.
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Instructions for Different Balloon Hats
make balloon hats right now!
If you've got some twisting balloons on hand and are ready to start, the below links will get you hat-making in minutes!
- How To Make Balloon Hats
- If life gives you balloons, make balloon hats! Quick and easy instructions for how to make your own balloon hats using twister balloons.
- Balloon Hat - How To Make a Hat
- There's only one rule to remember when making balloon hats: The bigger and crazier, the better. Add to the base as many balloons as you'd like. Keep it somewhat symmetrical for balance and wearability.
- How to Make a Balloon Hat.
- Balloon hats are a fun activity for the young and old. Learning how to make them can brighten up anyone's day. If you're feeling a little bored, make a balloon hat.
- Square Knot Balloon Hat
- I received this design from Charles Dolbel, a professional entertainer in Aukland, New Zealand. He calls this design simply an Adjustable Hat, but I like to call it the Square Knot hat. It's quick and easy, and it won't catch loose hairs in the twists which are far away from the wearer's head.
- How to make a Balloon Bubble Hat.
- Learn how to make a bubble hat out of balloons with Magical Balloon-dude Dale
- Make a Balloon Top Hat
- A few years ago I posted instructions for a hat similar to this on the BalloonHQ email list. This improved version uses more balloons, but it's easier, faster, and looks better. While not practical for line work, it's an attractive piece for a special occasion.
The Georgeous Hat Photo Gallery
fun and fantastical balloon hat pictures
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Get Twisiting...
stuff to make balloon hats
"Nobody can be uncheered
with a balloon."
- Winnie the Pooh
Gettin' Fancier with your Balloon Hats
more complex balloon hats and videos
Here are links to sites that feature follow-along balloon hat videos. You can go absolutely balloon hat crazy with these!
- How to Make Balloon Hats | ExpertVillage Videos
- How to Make Balloon Hats. In these free videos learn how to make balloon hats, including using intermediate techniques to make a bike helmet, baseball cap, cowboy hat, jester's cap, crown and more.
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- Jelly Kelly shows us how to make a balloon hat- it looks fantastic!
- How to Make Mister Balloons' Jester Hat
- This is my signature hat, now you can look this good too .... LOL
- Balloon Twisting Instructions: Balloon Dolphin Hat
- Here is a pretty simple, very larger balloon dolphin hat I figured out. It is easy to make and comes alive with a couple eyeball balloons.
- Twisted - A Balloonamentary
- This documentary follows eight professional ballon twisters at the annual Twist and Shout balloon convention.
RADICAL BALLOON HAT TWISTING DVD
Radical Balloon Hats Twisting DVD
Amazon Price: $29.99 (as of 02/13/2012)
List Price: $29.99
Amazing balloon hat from superstar balloon artist Denis Regling. Learn to be a balloon professional with this DVD!
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So, what's on your head... oops... I mean, what's on your mind in regards to balloon hats??
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Inkhand
Jan 31, 2012 @ 12:36 am | delete
- Very creative and looks like lots of fun!
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CircusRunaway
Jan 16, 2012 @ 7:06 am | delete
- Love the lens!
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baby-strollers
Jan 4, 2012 @ 9:35 pm | delete
- Well, they are not too good for winter, but very good for fun!
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snazzify
Jan 1, 2012 @ 4:45 pm | delete
- blessed by a squid angel :) <3
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MayaBella
Dec 2, 2011 @ 4:16 am | delete
- Wonderful! Balloons are just so happy. Especially when you can wear them!
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