120 - MAD HATZ & WEARABLES VOL 2 DVD BUSTER BALLOON

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Balloon Review 120 : Mad Hatz & Wearables Vol 2 DVD by Buster Balloon

Available from http://shop.diamondstorm.com/index.php? ... cts_id=193 price $49

Next up is a blast from the past and one of the DVDs containing models that I still frequently use. The video production is excellent, each model is explained in Busters whacky sense of humour and each model is fully indexed. If you haven't any of Buster's instructions in your collection it is now time to invest.

I know I am going to enjoy this one!

Let's see what we have here...
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nippy99

LADYBUG HAT

This hat is very popular, easy to make and perfect for line work. The use of a 350Q for the body of the bug really enhances the look meaning you can charge a higher price! The antennae move around and animate the model. You will make lots and lots of these. Really nice. Why not make Buster's ladybug bracelet to go with it?

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nippy99

BUTTERFLY HAT

This butterfly hat has elegance that will make it suitable for adult evening events. The only difficultly here is shaping the wings to look right. I always find it a little hit and miss to get a good shape. It is quick and easy again making it perfect for the real-world.

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nippy99

FLOWER PRINCESS

This hat is basically a flower with some green stems coming from it. Not too sure about this one. In my attempt the green petals look like horns!  :lol:

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Lynnae

Quote from: "nippy99"FLOWER PRINCESS

This hat is basically a flower with some green stems coming from it. Not too sure about this one. In my attempt the green petals look like horns!  :lol:

However, with a bit of tweaking, you'd have a great Maleficent hat!
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nippy99

BUNNY HAT

This one is a cross between Ken's hitchhiker hat (to whom Buster credits) and his own monkey. The rabbit hat is great for line work. I am not so sure the yellow round face looks the best. It may be better to use a regular round and add some artwork. I still prefer Buster's monkey that I make ALL the time.

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nippy99

TURTLE

I really love this turtle. The shells looks brilliant. Just a shame I didn't take a very good photo! Made with 350Qs this is a large model which can be mounted onto a hat or just left as a standalone item. This can even be used as part of an underwater display. Very nice.

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nippy99

PRINCESS CROWN v1

I really like crowns and use them a lot of walkabout gigs. The girls love them. This variation uses a heart as the centre display. The biggest pain here is to stop the small gold bubbles from unravelling and to sit nicely without becoming twisted. It takes some time to get them adjusted right.

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Graham Lee

Could you do a pinch twist on the third bubble either side? I think that would help a lot to keep it from unravelling.
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life is full of twist and turns i just twist it first !!!
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mickfox

This looks like a great a DVD. Wearables and playables seem very popular with all the children I meet

nippy99

PRINCESS CROWN v2

A slightly different version of the princess crown replacing the heart with a 'jewel' - whilst this crown takes a little longer I think it is the best crown of the two. It depends on how long you have to make it!

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nippy99

HELLO KITTY HAT

This hat base with two twisted braids and is very fast to make, The kitty face is just a simple white heart with added artwork. Perfect for line work. Without the heart it would be good as a Ali Baba hat!

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nippy99

MERMAID

I have been making this mermaid for years and it is such a big hit. It is one of those balloons that if you make it just once at a gig you will be asked for it constantly by all the mums and girls. The design is fast for line work but as it uses 350Qs it looks more impressive and you can sell it for more!

I also make this model with RED hair to match Aerial's.

The artwork is usually better than I have done and Buster shows a step by step tutorial on how to draw a really nice looking face.

Do not under-estimate the value of this model. Try it!
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nippy99

MONKEY TREE

The perfect compliment to Buster's famous monkey design - a tree to display the monkey. The monkey design is not taught on this DVD. You will need to purchase an earlier volume to learn this. The tree itself looks great but is really fast to make. Buster explains the importance of entertaining whilst making this. The final design forms a hat but I have stopped slightly short and just made the tree with some added bananas.

If I hadn't already purchased all this series of DVDs I guess I would be annoyed that the monkey isn't taught here.

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