The Fun of Balloon Hats

Ready...? Set...? Balloon!!!

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!

Read?... Set?... Go Make Balloon Hats!

A Squidly Start To Balloon Hats
THE INFLATABLE BALLOON CROWN HAT KIT
Instructions for Different Balloon Hats
The Georgeous Hat Photo Gallery
Get Twisiting...
balloonhat.com
LET THEM WEAR HATS!
Gettin' Fancier with your Balloon Hats
RADICAL BALLOON HAT TWISTING DVD
So, what's on your head... I mean, your mind?

A Squidly Start To Balloon Hats

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.

THE INFLATABLE BALLOON CROWN HAT KIT

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.

The Inflatable Crown Balloon Hat Kit

by: Addi Somekh, Charlie Eckert, Melcher Media

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Instructions for Different Balloon Hats

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.