057 - EMBELLISHED POTPOURRI BY MARIE DADOW

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Balloon Review 057 - Embellished Potpourri by Marie Dadow DVD

Available from : I am not sure as I cannot find it listed on the internet anywhere!

I haven't reviewed any of Marie's work before. This DVD was published in 2007 by Aeradeco Video and is a nice mix of small and large balloon models. The video is good quality, the instruction very clear and concise with each model being available via an individual chapter.

The balloons on this DVD tend to be from the Sempertex range in terms of colours so I have adjusted them to match my Qualatex ones!

Let's see what we have here....
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

LIL' BIT OF PARADISE

KIT LIST : 260Q YELLOW / 260Q ORANGE / 260Q RED / 260Q TOFFEE / 260Q KEY LIME

A model with an unusual title. This is a hat made up of a rainbow and palm trees. In my opinion this hat is a little too busy and is top heavy meaning it randomly leans to one side when being worn. Fairly easy to make - has potential but not one for me.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

THE FLOWER GAME

KIT LIST : 5" ROUND ORANGE / 160Q WHITE / 260Q KEY LIME

A useful and fun balloon game that will keep the children entertained. The balloon ball is double stuffed adding weight to the ball and making it less likely to pop. The white flower basket uses a special interwoven design which I haven't made very well here. This photo is a little odd and I can now make it properly (thanks to Roger). A good interactive balloon and great for restaurant/line work.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

DRAGON FLY

KIT LIST : 260Q FASHION BLUE / 260Q KEY LIME / 260Q FASHION LILAC / 260Q WHITE

A very simplistic dragonfly design that is impressive and versatile for line work. The wings sit nicely along the body and colours can be changed as desired. This makes a nice change from butterflies.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

PETITE PENGUIN

KIT LIST : 9" ROUND WHITE / 260Q ORANGE / 260Q PINK / 260Q BLACK / 260Q FASHION FUCHSIA

A fairly large cute penguin which the girls adore. Fairly time consuming so line work is not an option. It can be a little tricky trying to get the beak to sit nicely and for the tummy to stay in place. This one would look good combined as a delivery piece.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

JUMBO LION

KIT LIST : 350Q WHITE / 360Q BLUSH / 350Q ORANGE / 260Q BLACK / 260Q WHITE

An interesting concept for a lion mask but this is one that needs to be held upto the face rather than worn. Careful bubble sizing is needed for the lion to have a good shaped face. A reasonable design but there are better wearable designs available.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

PEACOCK BRACELET

KIT LIST : 160Q ORANGE / 160Q FASHION BLUE / 160Q KEY LIME / 160Q ROYAL BLUE / 160Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK

A really nice peacock. The standard bird body is enhanced with an intricate tail design requiring careful sizing so that it is uniform. This is supposed to be a wearable bracelet but equally impressive as a standalone model. I do like this one.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

BUTTERFLY

KIT LIST : 160Q LILAC / 160Q PINK / 160Q KEY LIME / 160Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK

A great little butterfly using 160Qs. The wings are a little tricky to get them into the correct position and the black antennae add some nice movement. A very compact design.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

DINOSAUR

KIT LIST : 260Q KEY LIME / 160Q YELLOW / 260Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK

A fairly standard dinosaur with a 160Q running down the back. It is difficult to get the yellow spine to fit snug against the body but overall i don't really like the shape of this one.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

SILLY DOLPHIN

KIT LIST : CLOWN NOSE FASHION FUCHSIA / 260Q FASHION FUCHSIA / 260Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK

This design uses a clown nose balloon which are difficult to get hold of in the UK. I used what I could find and so I had to use different colours. The clown nose balloon is essential for this model and is a nice easy way to get a simple fish shape. Ideal for line work and something a little different. It is just a shame the balloons are hard to get hold of otherwise I would add it to my usual repertoire.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

JUMBO ALLIGATOR HAT

KIT LIST : 350Q KEY LIME / 260Q KEY LIME / 260Q YELLOW / 160Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK

Whilst this balloon is intended to be a hat, this alligator makes an excellent free standing design. I really like this one as it is large and impressive. The overall shape of the balloon really does match the body shape of an alligator or crocodile. This one uses a lot of balloons so is likely to be a design for a special occasion.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

OCTOPUS RING TOSS HAT

KIT LIST : 260Q LILAC / 16" ROUND LILAC / 260Q WHITE / 160Q BLACK / 260Q CLEAR

I have cheated slightly and decided not to make this one as I do not have any 16" round balloons. This octopus is massive and is supposed to be a game where you throw the hoop over the tentacles of the octopus. It looks OK and I am sure the children would enjoy playing with it.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

SUMMARY

There are several usable designs on here that are 'workers' and look really nice. Marie's instruction is excellent. The video is clear to follow and professionally made. A worthy addition to any collection.
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd