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Uncategorized Boards => Balloon Review => Topic started by: nippy99 on April 28, 2011, 09:11:23 PM

Title: 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACELETS
Post by: nippy99 on April 28, 2011, 09:11:23 PM
Please find a link to my latest review - if you find this helpful then please let me know. I don't mind creating them if you find them useful.

Here is the entire collection all made by me in one evening... i think they look good :-)

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: Graham Lee on April 28, 2011, 09:33:33 PM
Even without looking at the review I'm taking a chance and thinking it will be excellent as when I went to one of the American conventions Jeanine's lecture had the most useful and usable sculptures of the whole week. Better go and read the review now to find out.
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: Neil on April 28, 2011, 10:14:17 PM
Yet another well written review, Darren.

I've read all of the reviews you've posted so far, and it really is helpful to hear from someone who has tried the models, seen them 'in the flesh' and can give an honest appraisal of whether they work or not.  I realise that everyone who makes a DVD is trying to sell it, obviously, but given that almost everyone makes claims that 'these models will instantly be added to your repartee', often it's hard to tell before buying the DVD if they are suitable for line work, table work, corporate work etc etc.

Your reviews definitely seem balanced (you're not scared to say where you don't think something works, as well as where it does) and it is really useful to get a summary of the 'use' of the models (line, table etc).

I really enjoy reading them, they do influence what I would buy, and I hope you keep them coming.

Many thanks

--Neil
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: phoenix on April 28, 2011, 10:30:51 PM
Hi Darren,

All I can do is echo Neil's comments on how practical and usefull your reviews are  :D  :D

Thank you so much indeed for the time and effort that you have put in for our behalf.
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: Smiggle on April 29, 2011, 04:30:40 PM
I can only echo what everyone else has said - very useful and honest reviews, it's good to have an independent view on skill level and usability, keep them coming :)
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: rose on May 02, 2011, 01:09:48 AM
We have used these bracelets over and over and over again.  Jeanine's CD's are among some of our favorite and we have referred back to them as recently as last night.....(I just twisted all of these as pre-mades for a gig to reacquaint myself with those that I forgot.)  I agree with the reviewer.... they are awesome and worth the investment.
Rose
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS PDFS
Post by: jase on May 02, 2011, 01:03:53 PM
Liking your reviews also - sometimes I don't always have time to go through all the dvds and pdfs I buy so is good to read them in case there is something I have missed

cheers mate
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:55:27 PM
This collection of PDFs is released by Jeanine Von  Essen and comprises of fourteen wearable bracelets. All the items are fairly quick and easy to make yet produce effective and cute designs. The instructions come supplied on a CD of individual PDFs. Each design is thoroughly explained with excellent use of photos and balloon measurements resulting in a perfect recreation of each model. Whilst these are a little too time consuming for line work, they are ideal for restaurants or corporate events where you can spend a little more time interacting with the customers. These PDFs are suitable for people with basic balloon skills and who have a batch of 160s on hand and wondering what to do with them.

The price of $30 offers reasonable value for money and the PDFs are available from http://www.heyballoonlady.com (http://www.heyballoonlady.com)
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:56:58 PM
FROG

A cute, simple and effective frog. The artwork helps to add character and gives it a cartoon feel. This is one of
my favourite designs from this collection. Of course all these designs can be mounted onto hair bands as an alternative to bracelets.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:57:34 PM
PENGUIN

The penguin uses a multi-colour flower base which contrasts well with the body. The un-inflated nose balloon is usual and adds some nice animation.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:57:58 PM
CHICKEN

The chicken is easy to make and has some nice colour contrasts of the orange and red.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:58:24 PM
GOLDFISH

The goldfish design is very popular and it is the clear bubbles that add a unique finishing touch.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:58:46 PM
BUTTERFLY

The butterfly is a popular balloon with the girls and the antennae look fantastic when they wobble out. Even better when mounted on a headband.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:59:06 PM
SKUNK

This skunk is an interesting design as the tail protrudes from the main flower offering another dimension to the model.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:59:33 PM
MOUSE

The mouse design is very clever and extremely popular as the usual flower base is replaced with a piece of cheese. The mouse itself has a lovely facial shape.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 04:59:57 PM
WORM

The worm coming out of the apple is unusual and original.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:00:21 PM
SEAL

The seal sitting on a beach ball doesn't look its best in this photo but is actually one of my favourite balloons from this collection. The body of the seal is curved over the side of the ball and with a curved nose is very expressive in character.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:00:41 PM
TURTLE

Compared to the other balloons this one is a little weak. It could just be the way I made it or the choice of colours but all the colours seem a little dark.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:01:12 PM
KOALA

The Koala was OK but I had a lot of problems keeping the head together. It may have been because I made the balloon too soft. Even so my usual trial customers had problems identifying what it was supposed to be.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:01:34 PM
OCTOPUS

The Octopus is superb and a real favourite. It sits a little higher than the other balloons but the legs easily squash down to become a wearable bracelet. A really easy to make yet effective design. I love it!
Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:01:55 PM
STARFISH

A very popular one with the children. Apparently something to do with Spongebob Squarepants and a starfish called Patrick. A fast balloon to make and instantly recognisable by children.

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Title: Re: Balloon Review 004 - JEANINE VOL 2.5 WEARABLE BRACLETS P
Post by: nippy99 on March 27, 2012, 05:02:15 PM
MONKEY

This is supposed to be a monkey on a banana. I am not too sure whether I like this one or not. I have seen better monkeys that can be used as wristbands but this one is simpler to make and uses less balloons so worth a look.

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