Good morning all.  You may not have noticed but Christmas is creeping up on us. Does anybody have any Christmassy models that they can share with us?

Hello

Does anybody have instructions for a good train model/ I have seen Holly Hoopers hat but I would like a freestanding one.

Good Morning all

Has anybody got any ideas for a Peppa Pig model. I have a themed event to do so any suggestions would be most welcome

As one who is not too clever with the marker pen I was delighted to find on the Big Bear Head videos by Shonna (for sale on the Sempertex  site above) a good section on artwork. This is really well explained and easy to follow. I love these big balloons they are so versatile.

Can anybody recommend a white marker pen to use on balloons? I have tried the Sharpie but I find them very runny and the balloon colour shows through, even though I have given them a really good shake as directed.

As one who suffers the pains of arthritis in the fingers and hands I am finding the Bear Bodies are really good to work with. I am making some really impressive models fairly quickly without ending up with  very sore hands. If anybody has any tips for working with this condition I would like to hear them, it can be embarrassing when you are making a model for some one when you slip out with an "ouch you bugger, that hurt" it don't go down to well.

Has anybody  got a good  easy Santa that I might copy please?

Good morning

Are there any pictures anywhere of models using the bear body balloons? I would like to give they a try but I would like some idea what I can make with them.

Cheers

David Craner

Well! what a fantastic two day in Surrey with some fantastic people. I have not been twisting for long and to have so many people willing to help and guide me  makes me feel good. I look forward to meeting you all again soon.

David Craner
Professor Balloonin' Bonkers

I had a fairly long session of twisting at the weekend. After 5 hrs non stop the pain started to set in on the muscle at the top of my fore arm, this was more than an ache, it was real pain and it caused me to stop twisting. When I finished the session both arms from the elbows down were sore and now two days later they still have not recovered. Can anybody offer any advice on how to stop this happening please.

Can anyone offer suggestions for simple models with a Pirate theme. please.

Following a five hour twisting session last week I still have very sore muscles in my arms just below and just above the elbows. Does anybody suffer with similar problems and how do they overcome them?

Can anybody tell me the shelf life of Qualitex balloons please

David Craner
AKA Professor Balloonin' Bonkers

Can anybody help with a balloon train? I've been asked to do a i year old birthday party with a train theme.

Thanks

David Craner

Can anybody advise on Public Liability Insurance. I have spoken to Bapia after receiving one of their cards with a balloon order but it seems that they are mainly of use to balloon decorators not twisters.

Thanks

David

Hi All

Can anybody give me a tip please? As a newcomer I am trying to learn as much as possible, one thing I am having trouble with is Puff Bubbles for butterfly feelers etc.

David

I now have my first Care and Share Day under my belt and what an enjoyable day it was too. I felt really at home even though I was an obvious novice compared to others, there was no shortage of advice. Trouble is, by the time I got home I couldn't remember half of what I learnt.

Thanks Graham and everyone else who was there and I look forward to the next one that I can attend.

David Craner

Hi Folks

I live in Dorset and I have been trying to find someone within a radius os say 75 miles who could give me some private tuition. I am getting to grips with my twisting but I do need a push in the right direction. If you are able to help please give me a call on 01308 455733.

Kindest regards

David Craner

It's early days for me yet but I am trying to familiarise  myself with the laws, do's and don'ts of busking in town centres. I am assuming that you cannot just turn up and do it and I want to start off correctly.

Any advice would be most welcome.

David

I've just had my first event where I was twisting balloons. The event was a fund raiser for the Devon Air Ambulance and it involved about 40 children. I started to make swords for them and I couldn't knock them out quick enough.

I am now working through Grahams first video and enjoying every minute.

Regards to all

David Craner