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#1576
Here is the link to the T. rex. I hope!
http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ccXXWnC6oN4
 This guy is not English and I can't understand a word but his videos are great.
Stuart
#1577
Took me a couple of moments to get this. Lol :D
#1578
I have only ever done one fair, but at school am always making quick things for the kids. My favourites are the one balloon parrot cos you can put a bit of shirt or something between the pinch twist feet so he stays on the shoulder. I also like making T. rex. He uses two 260s plus I use a 5inch round for the eyes but have used scraps (as in the photo). He really goes down well.
Hope you find these of some use. :D
Stuart
#1579
Looks like 260s to me and a really small man!
#1580
Picture Gallery / Re: Happy Birthday Elvis !!
January 09, 2013, 04:26:13 PM
That is brilliant. The art work really brings it to life.  :D
#1581
Picture Gallery / Re: Dragon finished
January 08, 2013, 02:18:43 PM
Thanks very much Sonia. I reckon it took between four and five hours. The hard part for me was trying to work out what to do from the picture I saw. I would have liked to have done the feet in a more solid way but could not figure this out ( have them bend I such a short space of time) without leaving gaps. Still I was chuffed to bits with it.
It is only a hobby really but I love doing it, been going for about 7 months now. It is quite addictive. I even got the kids at school in to it. I run a weekly club and get them building flowers etc.
 :D regards
Stuart
#1582
Picture Gallery / Re: Dragon finished
January 07, 2013, 04:53:04 PM
I am at a loss as to why they were upside down. They were fine on my tablet and then when I checked on pc they were not. I then turned them around and they stayed upside down, so I turned them back again and that seems to have worked.
Weird!! :shock:  :D
#1583
Picture Gallery / Re: Dragon finished
January 07, 2013, 03:33:15 PM
Just taken it to the library, they were delighted. :D
#1584
Picture Gallery / Re: Dragon finished
January 07, 2013, 12:52:01 PM
Hope you like the finished product. First time I have tried anything like this.
Any feedback or tips gratefully received.
Stuart
#1585
Picture Gallery / Re: Dragon head
January 06, 2013, 08:02:43 PM
Just checked Graham and it was David Crofts website.
#1586
Picture Gallery / Dragon finished
January 06, 2013, 05:55:29 PM
Completed my dragon. Used what I could do so not the neatest but still happy with it.
Would love any feedback.
Taking it to the library soon for others to enjoy.
Stuart
P.s. these look the right way up on my screen Graham!

After a suggestion from Sonia regarding weaving to create a large sculpture, I found a dragon on a website (possibly a chat member) and had a go.
I am not great at weaving and forced a bubble or two where they probably should not go, had one or two pops.
Still, am happy with the head.
Don't think I have the skill or patience to tackle the body. Will post if I do.
Stuart
#1587
Picture Gallery / Re: I want a 260 challenge
January 06, 2013, 05:49:04 PM
Thanks Sonia,
I am still learning how to weave and have tried a dragon head I saw on a website (may be a balloon chat member)
As a result, I have forced things in directions they maybe should not go, had one or two burst bubbles but I am pleased with the result. Don't know if I have the skill or patience to do a body.
#1588
Picture Gallery / I want a 260 challenge
January 05, 2013, 05:48:55 PM
I only have 260 balloons (good range of colours) and a few white five inch rounds. I want to have a go at something big and impressive. Any suggestions or ideas welcome.
Thanks
Stuart
#1589
Picture Gallery / Re: Winnie the Pooh Centrepiece
January 05, 2013, 12:54:01 PM
That is amazing :D
It certainly is inspiring seeing what can be done with balloons, time and skill.
Thanks for sharing.
Stuart
#1590
Competitions / Re: Star Prize to be won
December 31, 2012, 09:20:36 AM
:o wow, these are amazing.  :D