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Title: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on August 29, 2016, 05:08:01 PM
With Pikachu being popular this month I was thinking perhaps I have been having designs that have
been a little too difficult? Not sure, so going with a nice simpler Swan design using a 350 and 260 white.
There will be a orange 350 in the complimentary bag so you can add this onto the beak if you wish.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 05:55:32 PM
The instructions will be going up tonight for the Swan.
This is what is in the complimentary packs that we will be sending out with all the balloon orders this month.

If you do not buy from us then please still have a go and please post your effort onto the forum.
Closing date is 7th Oct and the winner of the DVD will be announced on the 8th Oct.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:08:21 PM
Start with the white 350 and inflate leaving 6 fingers un-inflated.
After tying I then squeeze the air along so there is 5 fingers un-inflated.

Make approx. 8/9 finger bubble, then another to match followed by a 2/3 finger pinch twist.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:10:13 PM
Tie the knot of the 350 balloon into the pinch twist securely.

Then inflate the white 260 leaving 4 fingers un-inflated.
Make a 6 finger and a 4 finger bubble.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:11:48 PM
Make a 2 finger pinch twist and tie the knot of the 260 into this pinch twist securely.

Push the 260 between the two 8/9 finger bubbles of the 350.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:13:57 PM
The pinch twist on the 260 wants to sit in the centre twist of the two 8/9 finger twists of the 350.

Them make a 5 finger and then an 8/9 finger bubble, the second twist wraps into the pinch twist of the 350.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:17:22 PM
You then need to match the wings of the swan, make a 8/9 finger bubble and a 5 finger bubble.
Twist this around the 260 pinch twist.

To make the swan look a little rounder the last twist in the 260 will fit between the two 8/9 finger
twists in the 250. I made this last bubble a 6/7 finger bubble so the 350 balloon will curve slightly.
Twist the 260 around the front 350 pinch twist.
Then deflate and discard the rest of the 260 balloon.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:22:17 PM
Place the tail of the swan, the 6 finger and 4 finger bubble in between the two wings.
They will sit snugly.
Now to shape the swans head, you will have approx. a 3 finger bubble, pull this down
the neck of the swan while slightly stretching it. Place your thumb half way on the un-inflated beak
and with your other hand at the bottom of the neck give a sharp and excessive squeeze.

Fingers crossed the shape of the swans head will form. You might have to squeeze the top of the
head and the bottom of the neck a few times to get the desired shape that is pleasing to your eye.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:25:31 PM
Add the artwork for the eyes.
As an extra you can colour the beak, cut the 350 orange to the desired size.
I think mine was a 2 finger bubble.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:29:45 PM
With your thumb and forefingers stretch open
the 350 and slide the orange balloon over the 350 un-inflated white section of the beak.

You will notice the end of the orange does not sit nice and looks deflated as in the picture.
Top tip here, before stretching this over the 350 white put a pinhole or two in the orange 350
so the air can get in between the two balloons.
Sometimes you do have to mouth inflate the puff of air in the 350 orange.

Good luck,
if you do make the swan please post your efforts and let us know if the instructions are OK to follow.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 01, 2016, 08:30:54 PM
The necks do vary, so please make one or two and decide what is more pleasing to your eye.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Bradley B on September 27, 2016, 12:43:47 PM
Great instructions. Please see my entry.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on September 27, 2016, 01:32:35 PM
Hi Graham

Awesome model this month.  Great instructions. I love doing swans

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Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on September 27, 2016, 02:07:46 PM
Quote from: "Bradley B"Great instructions. Please see my entry.
Thanks for entering Bradley, next time could you make the neck a little shorter perhaps?
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on September 29, 2016, 09:15:31 AM
Looking at it now, i think my swans neck may be a little long too. 1st time I used 350's though
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: nklaw on September 29, 2016, 02:08:07 PM
my attempt...(though not qualify for the draw   :D )
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on September 30, 2016, 08:24:49 AM
Quote from: "nklaw"my attempt...(though not qualify for the draw   :D )

Hey nklaw, loving the eyes. Somehow, makes it very gentle and elegant. :D
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: nklaw on October 02, 2016, 03:02:15 PM
Oh thanks... can't remember who I learned it from... I think it's Thelma, must thank her.. :D
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: cometomyparty on October 03, 2016, 08:12:28 AM
My swan! Loved the beak technique! Got my order on 30th Sept so may have missed the deadline though!? x
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on October 03, 2016, 01:36:18 PM
Quote from: "cometomyparty"My swan! Loved the beak technique! Got my order on 30th Sept so may have missed the deadline though!? x
That is why we keep the competition open till the 7th of the next month,
for those who order late in the month. Good luck in the draw.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: alysia on October 06, 2016, 12:35:02 AM
here is my try [album:2curtw3i]1087[/album:2curtw3i]
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: magirob on October 07, 2016, 12:30:24 PM
And here is mine :)
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on October 07, 2016, 12:32:24 PM
Today is the last day to enter the competition, we only have six entries at the moment so the
chances of you winning are pretty high. I will announce the winner Sunday as I'm working away tomorrow.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on October 08, 2016, 08:37:48 PM
Thanks to all who entered this months competition, we put the names in the random name selector
and the name that got chosen was Mr & Mrs Twist, so congratulations.

This is the list that you can choose from,

Exotic birds and sea creatures, Simply Shonna
Squeak and Easy, Alberto Nava
Patricia Bunnell, Twisted Critters Vol 2
Blossoms, Guido & Dennis
Doves Angel, Maryline Fossey
How To Bracelets, Nico Fric


CD, A little bit more, Thelma Levett
CD, Twisted Mind, Hans Siemons

Books

Captain Visual's one balloon book
Captain Visual's Air Heads and Heart Breakers
Captain Visual's Famous Cartoon Balloons

Mother Goofs Nursery Rhymes, Mr Rainbow
More Marvelous Miniatures, Linda Berman
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on October 08, 2016, 10:23:52 PM
Thats amazing, im so overwhelmed, i didnt even have a speech prepared.  I think i would love the

Patricia Bunnell, Twisted Critters Vol 2

Thank you so much
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: magirob on October 09, 2016, 08:20:38 AM
Congratulations on your win :)
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on October 09, 2016, 09:04:14 AM
cheers magirob loved your swan
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: alysia on October 11, 2016, 04:37:08 PM
Congrats!

Question: is the contest only for those who order from you Graham?  I'm in the USA so I don't order from you.
Title: Re: September Competition (Swan)
Post by: Graham Lee on October 12, 2016, 10:22:13 PM
Quote from: "alysia"Congrats!

Question: is the contest only for those who order from you Graham?  I'm in the USA so I don't order from you.
Sorry for the late reply, I was down in Hastings for a big three day balloon build and only just got back.

The contest is a little thank you to our customers for buying from us so only those get entered into the draw.
I do encourage those who do not buy from us to join in though and try to make it clear on the first post of
every month/competition of the situation.