October 2009 - How do you remember?

Started by Danny the Idiot, October 01, 2009, 08:03:29 PM

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Tonya

#15
I'm sure you've heard this before, but before you start making stuff, tell the kids it gets really boring making the same thing over and over, so you have a rule that you won't make the same thing twice. Or just say,  I make alot of different things, let's see how many different things we can make today..most kids will love to challenge you.

Or if you don't like that, have them choose a category: ie, bugs, dinos, sea creatures, flowers, animals, vehicles...whatever.  Then you have a lot less to remember.  Once they pick a category (and color), you can choose what to make them from there, that way you don't have to make the same thing if you don't want to.

Also, you might try to have  3-4 different variations of very popular items (dogs, swords, cats, or whatever), so if you do get asked for that, you can change it around just a little and it's different.
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Tonya

Danny the Idiot

#16
I too have a list of models that I make. I have a few short list models which I always make and then will try to make new models too. Then rest I have a list of hats, wristables, animals and other designs that I personally like to make.

This list of course will change seasonally and is upgraded when i've done a bout of learning new stuff.



So Anyone Else?? Graham, Thelma? How do more experienced people (who haven't contributed yet) remember all the models you can do?

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Graham Lee

#17
When I'm out and about working I probably do about twenty different models but normally always the same twenty so mine are just from memory but I would suggest a memory jogger as I probably have forgotten more models than I actually make. Always take pictures of everything you make and take a few portfolio books out with you when working as not only will this be a memory aid it will also be a shop window for people to view your work while waiting for a model.
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Keith P

#18
My business card is the size of a postcard, and it has 15 different designs on it.  I left off the designs that kids ask for (swords, flowers).  That way I give my card out more and kids ask for the things on it.  Get different cards made up with different designs that way you keep it fresh in your mind.

lowemagic

#19
I've never had a problem remembering. Most things I make are head, ears, neck, front legs, body, rear legs, and a tail. How can you forget?
Years ago I bought Harry Lorayne's memory book ( I forget what it's called) and used it to pass my Chartered Surveyor exams. You can easily remember a list of balloons using his techniques.
Dominic O'Brien uses a different system.
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Ben

#20
I love that, 'I bought Harry Lorayne's memory book ( I forget what it's called)' you made me smile!!

lowemagic

#21
Thhank you, Ben.
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seanmcd51

#22
I do three things that help me remember balloon creations to make:

1. I will cruise here or BHQ and print out pictures of new models I think are cool. I'll review the pics just before I go in to an event and just TRY to remember to make those 2 or 3 things.

2. I encourage requests, no limits, so I get some cool requests that either remind me of something I haven't made in a while or stretch my creativity. If they ask for a dog, I'll say something like, 'I can make a dog for you, but I can make you something that you might like better. What do you really like or what's your favorite TV show?"

3. I look at what the kids are wearing and based on the pictures on their clothes I'll make a matching balloon (Thanks Patrick for that idea).

mismatch

#23
I am so glad to hear that most of you have trouble remembering balloon models. I also have the ones I know by heart but others I just can't get in my head even when I practice, practice, and practice.  I sometimes try to make a drawing of them showing how to sculpte them and that helps as a visual.

tcbcs

#24
I use a menu board - I've added more magnets since this was taken, but I can add and remove as I like - that way when I'm working an event which is expected to have a long line the event co-ordinator and myself can limit the options to make things go faster, and if I have a brain fart I can look at the picture and usually have no problems finishing the model.
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#25
Great idea
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funat60

#26
And here I thought that I was the only one with this problem!  Thank you everyone for your ideas and thoughts.  As always, this is such a helpful forum!
Millie
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