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Title: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on February 14, 2016, 08:11:27 PM
I have always struggled with a quick basic lion and after making these two I think it's safe to say I still struggle.

They are meant to be sitting down and both are 2 balloons.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: phoenix on February 14, 2016, 10:42:20 PM
Lions are fab, but maybe it is 'cos my birthsign is Leo  :D

This is the quick Lion I do, based on Twistina's design from her CD.

Since that pic was taken, I do it on a six petal base
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on February 16, 2016, 09:27:08 AM
I made these the other day after the first attempts.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on February 16, 2016, 09:27:43 AM
And another one.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on April 21, 2016, 09:05:28 PM
So carrying on with a lion, I still do not have one I like.
I made the large one yesterday at the Portsmouth jam and then the smaller one today with an idea
for the main coming from the sausage dog ears I made last month.

Still looking for a good lion for the real world.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on April 21, 2016, 09:05:58 PM
And both together.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Areyouhappydad on May 07, 2016, 08:45:07 AM
Most basic I have done for a Lions charity event (no body-just hand held) 2 balloons
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Areyouhappydad on May 07, 2016, 08:50:52 AM
Next level of difficulty
Uses the chubby buddies design I did a while ago
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Post by: Areyouhappydad on May 07, 2016, 08:51:56 AM
Largest design I do
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Post by: nklaw on May 07, 2016, 10:16:52 AM
recently learned from YouTube, thanks to Mr Sergey Loginov..
1 x yellow 260; half orange 260 + scrap for the nose..
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 20, 2016, 09:31:32 AM
I had a play with some lion's yesterday.
These balloons were just laying about so had a play with them.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 20, 2016, 09:32:11 AM
A variation.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 20, 2016, 09:32:53 AM
Another variation.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Kenny on September 20, 2016, 05:23:53 PM
The blush and mocha one is fab Graham ;)
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 21, 2016, 10:01:22 AM
And all together, I made a few more yesterday so will get some pictures and post later.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 23, 2016, 08:07:08 AM
Still playing with the lion design.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 24, 2016, 09:05:53 AM
Goodness isn't it strange how something takes off that you are not expecting.
The likes and positive comments on the lion above have surprised me,
I made a variation last night but have still to take a picture so will post later.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 24, 2016, 09:07:06 AM
Another variation made at the London jam this week.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 24, 2016, 09:07:53 AM
I was not to keen on this one, it did not sit nicely for me.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 25, 2016, 09:29:52 AM
Yes another variation.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 27, 2016, 08:29:36 AM
This lion had  no neck and looked down too much,
the face on picture looks OK but he is sitting on his bum and not standing up like the rest.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on September 28, 2016, 08:54:35 AM
I changed about the mane a little from the one I thought looked the best.
If you look back picture 8 and 9, I changed the feet from black 160 to use the
260 blush. Trying to make it quicker for the real world.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Thelma Levett on September 28, 2016, 11:16:25 AM
I like them all Graham.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: MrAndMrsTwist on September 30, 2016, 08:38:53 AM
Loving your lion Graham, heres the best i mustered.

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Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Thelma Levett on October 03, 2016, 09:10:42 AM
I love the face and mane on lion 6.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on October 03, 2016, 09:29:29 AM
Quote from: "Thelma Levett"I love the face and mane on lion 6.
Did you mean lion 16 Thelma?
Lion 6 on the other page has three smaller 2 balloon lion designs.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on November 09, 2016, 12:43:07 PM
Another Lion I made over the weekend.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Tonya on November 11, 2016, 01:57:23 PM
I like the one at the top of this page the best, even though he is looking down.  Could you tuck in part of the 160 on his back and tuck a little piece of his mane in the front part of his back to turn his head up?  (hopefully that made sense).  I like how full the mane is, and the looks of it on the face.  I can't wait try to give that one a try early next week when I have some time.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on November 11, 2016, 02:22:36 PM
Quote from: "Tonya"I like the one at the top of this page the best, even though he is looking down.  Could you tuck in part of the 160 on his back and tuck a little piece of his mane in the front part of his back to turn his head up?  (hopefully that made sense).  I like how full the mane is, and the looks of it on the face.  I can't wait try to give that one a try early next week when I have some time.
He looks down like that Tonya for a very special reason, I forgot to give him a neck.
I think with that he would look OK, I will attempt to make him again but sometimes
I forget how the heck I put some of the designs together.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: magirob on November 11, 2016, 02:49:56 PM
Quote from: "Graham Lee"He looks down like that Tonya for a very special reason, I forgot to give him a neck.

That made me laugh :D
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Tonya on November 12, 2016, 02:12:25 AM
oh, gotcha!   :D
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on November 12, 2016, 09:21:53 AM
Quote from: "Tonya"oh, gotcha!   :D
I have made two more lions, will post later as not taken pictures as yet.
One has a neck and the other an extra bubble between the muzzle section and head section.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on November 14, 2016, 10:57:03 AM
Lion with neck.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on November 14, 2016, 10:57:35 AM
This one has an extra bubble between the muzzle and main head structure.
I think that is one bubble too many, still I tried it.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Tonya on November 14, 2016, 06:57:02 PM
Here is my version of your little lion, and one with a little different face. Thanks for sharing your designs Graham. :-)
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on May 05, 2017, 05:55:25 PM
I had another go at the lion the other day.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on February 01, 2018, 10:51:00 AM
Having a play with another lion idea. Made it into a tiger as well.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on February 01, 2018, 10:52:41 AM
The chocolate down the side of the mouth looked wrong so version two
and with a fuller body.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Graham Lee on August 04, 2018, 08:42:13 AM
Playing with a lion design again.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Thelma Levett on September 12, 2018, 08:56:48 AM
Here are a few lions I have done over time. My fast lion is made using a heart for the head with two small bubbles twisted at the lobes of the heart and the nozzle of the balloon is connecting the body.
Title: Re: Lion
Post by: Thelma Levett on September 13, 2018, 06:43:09 AM
Well I meant to post more lions yesterday but my Grandson demanded my attention  :)
Here are a few more from my gallery starting from the simplest (if the photos go on in the right order)