Beautiful crafts made from inflatable balloons create a festive mood and decorate the interior of the room. They are used to make cute toys or spectacular bouquets.
Select special balls for modeling. They are made of latex and have an elongated shape. Balloons are filled with air (sometimes helium is used). With the help of aerodesign they create a unique interior of the premises.
Let's take a closer look at how to learn how to make crafts from modeling balls with your own hands.
What can be made from balloons
Anyone can please a child or loved one with a new invention, and at a minimal cost. They make exclusive images: dogs, giraffes, tigers, swans and much more.
Having studied the manufacturing technique, we fantasize on a variety of topics. In this article we will tell you how to make a small masterpiece without the help of professionals.
Important! Before you start creating, listen to general advice
You will need a pump with a piston valve; You should not inflate the product as much as possible, since the basis of manufacturing is twisting, there is a risk of deformation and complete unsuitability; It is better to tighten the creation hermetically so that the “spout” does not allow air to pass through; All elements of twisting are performed in one direction, and with chaotic torsion the figure runs the risk of falling apart.
Original bottle packaging
Tired of the usual look of a plastic bottle? You can add originality just by placing a ball on the bottle. Moreover, this will protect the bottle from overheating and keep the cold inside, especially if you wrap the bottle with foil and put a ball on top of it. Now the child can paint the new “wrapper” with colored markers.
Thanks to this method, you can easily protect your phone and other important things from rain. Simply wrap them in a ball.
You can make an interesting phone case in the same way. It is enough to cut our workpiece to fit the base. You can make an item of clothing for your smartphone in the form of a T-shirt or shorts, which is unlikely to be available to anyone else 
As you can see, there are quite a lot of topics and ideas, but balloon toys still occupy a special place. Thanks to them, you can keep your child busy with an interesting game or come up with your own game based on a variety of characters. Similar toys can be made for pets. For example, cats really love catnip.
It is enough just to wrap a few slices in paper, which should then be wrapped in a ball and a couple of punctures made. The ball is not tightly stuffed with paper, the smell will come out of it and your pet will be quite interested in playing with the new toy.
A fabulous transformation into a vibrant creation
Figurines made from puffed sausages are the most common among hobbyists and beginners. It is worth inflating with air, but not with hydrogen. The modeling process involves twisting. If you have never done such an interesting and exciting activity before, you will certainly get the hang of it and will soon be able to immerse yourself in the creative process. You need to follow generally accepted rules.
Materials for work
Where to start? Of course, with a choice of balloons! Inflatable balls that are designed specifically for modeling are suitable for you.
They are long in shape and durable. Be careful about their choice, half the success depends on this.
You also cannot do without a pump, which can come with the balls. And additional materials that will also help you - markers, scissors.
Let's get acquainted with the instructions for beginners
The first thing the working moment begins with is thinking about the size of the balloon for the craft;
- we compress the place where the folding will be done;
- hold the shortened tip of the needlework in the place of scrolling with the help of your right hand;
- we fold the elongated part of the needlework several times (4-5 times);
- further, all parts of the scroll are made in the same direction.
Let's take a closer look at the types of folding.
Techniques for twisting balls for modeling
Don't inflate the balloon all the way. To prevent it from bursting when twisting, always leave an uninflated tail 9-12 cm long - air will be squeezed out there.
After the balloon is inflated, tightly hold the neck with your fingers and, removing it from the pear, tie it in a knot.
All little animals are made by simply twisting bubbles of various lengths and then securing them into a “lock”.
Simple twist
1. Determine what size the bubble should be and squeeze the ball at the appropriate distance from the knot.
2. With your right hand, hold the short end of the ball in the place of twisting, and with your left hand, turn the long end around its axis 3-4 times. Twist subsequent bubbles in the same direction.
Twisting with a “lock” is used to secure three consecutive bubbles into a certain shape.
1. Place the last two bubbles together, bending the ball where they meet.
2. Twist them together 3-4 times around the connection with the previous bubble.
When twisting with a “lock,” experienced twisters proceed as follows: twist two bubbles, bend the ball at the place of the last twist, and squeeze the working area of the sausage ball, measuring out the next bubble. Now twisting is done.
Twisting with a bend is used to secure three consecutive bubbles into a certain shape, and the last two bubbles are not twisted together (simply bent).
1. Make a bubble of the desired length by simply twisting it.
2. Bend the ball at the required distance from the place of the first twist.
3. Squeezing the ball at the level where the first and second bubbles connect, twist it 2-3 times.
Start twisting from the knot and move further, following our instructions.
Hold all bubbles that are not secured with a “lock” with your hands so that they do not unwind. Get ready that you won’t necessarily succeed the first time, but sleight of hand comes with experience, so practice, everything will definitely work out!
How to make a sword from a sausage ball
To create it, we will need a special pump and an elongated “sausage”. Inflate and leave a small piece. We release a little H2O and tie the spout of an exclusive creation. We measure out a small piece first, bend it, twist it and tie a tail. Let's move on to making the cross.
In size it should be equal to the girth of the length of the toy. Notice the length and twist it. All that remains is to make the front arch. To do this, twist five beads of the same size. And at the final stage we make the handle and blade. We stretch it into the made ring, and then straighten the sword.
All! The boys' favorite game is ready. How to make a saber from a sausage ball, you ask? It is not difficult to answer this question. In the same way as the sword.
Crafts made from small balls are becoming increasingly popular. They are suitable for decorating holidays, children's parties, competitive exhibitions, and gifts. For some craftsmen, this is a hobby that brings great pleasure and joy.
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Beginning craftsmen wonder what can be made from balls. The answer to this question suggests itself - anything. These can be houses, turrets, furniture for dolls, beautiful figurines for room design and much more.
Final stage
Next you need to make the legs. Measure ten centimeters on the ball and twist it ten times, as in previous times, for strength. The cat's legs are ready. Next you need to make the paws. To do this, twist and secure the third part of the leg. Carry out these manipulations to create a second leg. Then put both paws down where they belong. We made the front legs.
Next, measure ten centimeters for the body, secure it, as I already said, and start working on the hind legs. The essence is the same as for making the front legs. Twist to the desired length, measure the paws with claws, and fasten. The remaining part of the ball - correctly - is used as a tail. All. The ball cat is ready. If you filled it with helium, then feel free to tie it to a thread or ribbon and hand it to your child.
If you are making this craft with children, warn them that the balloon must be handled very carefully. Most often, children do not yet manage their strength at the proper level and can ruin the whole thing at the initial stage and become very upset. And we don’t need extra tears at the holiday. Therefore, constantly remind your children to be careful and careful, and everyone will be happy. And at this time adults can go about their business and talk calmly without children's noise.
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What can be made from long balls
Long, thin blanks are needed to make dreams come true. By scrolling, bending, and tying, you can make any item. This is a task that anyone can do! Latex products are useful for making:
- dogs;
- giraffe;
- swan;
- bunny;
- snakes;
- tiger;
- flower;
- bouquet of flowers;
- sword;
- swords;
- bicycle.
These are not all the items that can be modeled from blanks of this format.
The colors of latex “sausages” are bright and saturated. It is very comfortable to work with them. They are easy to twist and bend. If all the rules for making figurines are followed, the material will not burst or deform.
Features of handling balls
Latex material, even from the same manufacturer, has different densities. Any ball must first be pulled by the ends. This technique helps make them long.
With the help of such a basis it is easy to embody original ideas. The following creative balls are available on the market:
- pastel colors (very plastic);
- metallic shimmer (shiny surface);
- pearly shade.
When working with balls for modeling, you need to take into account the recommendations of experienced aeromasters. Dusty rooms and direct sunlight should be avoided.
You can also model figures from inflatable balloons
After all, there are so many different holidays throughout the year: February 23, March 8, May 9, New Year, February 14, etc. To ensure that your work brings only joyful moments and does not disappoint, follow these important tips.
Do not inflate the blanks completely. The inflation procedure starts from the tail.
Roll in one direction. We start creating with gloves on if you have a manicure. We remove sharp things away. Pay attention to your clothes; they may also contain objects with sharp edges. You can inflate with your mouth, but it is better to do this with a special pump.
Next stage
Then you need to start making the head. To do this, make two small balls of the same diameter at the end. The main thing is to twist it well. It is best to do ten twists. This is the most reliable number that will prevent your bubbles from unwinding at the most crucial moment. Then make two more smaller bubbles and twist this entire chain into a flower shape. You will get the middle of a flower with petals. Insert the muzzle through the resulting hole. Make a small bubble for the neck.
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Volumetric figures
Three-dimensional figures can also be made from blanks. For example, cubes. This process will consume more material and time. But it will pleasantly surprise your child. After all, playing with blocks is the most favorite game among children.
To model, you must follow step-by-step instructions. It has a universal scheme for everyone. If your child likes to play with voluminous toys, then you can make large figures from balls. These can be cars of all models, trailers, locomotives, various play areas (kitchens, bedrooms, halls).
We sculpt from ball plasticine together with children
Ball plasticine is loved by preschool children. Crafts made from ball plasticine help to reveal the creativity of a little person. This special material consists of small balls with an adhesive base.
For crafts, it is recommended to choose fine-grained plasticine. Children roll small tubes out of it with their fingers and connect them to the base.
It turns out to be a beautiful creative composition. Older children can make three-dimensional toys from ball plasticine.
To kindergarten
For matinees in kindergarten, a bright arch of round balloons creates a special festive mood. This type of aerial product is also suitable for modeling crafts of any shape. These can be flowers, bouquets, flower stands. White daisies with a yellow core are very popular.
To create crafts from balls, both large and medium-sized figures are suitable. The size of the future craft depends on your imagination, because it can completely correspond to the original, or it can be your exclusive model.
Dog according to the scheme
The figure of a dog is made most often, since the craft is quite simple to assemble. The diagram below shows how to sequentially twist a ball filled with air, first forming the parts of the head, then the front legs. Next, work is done on the body and hind legs, and the craft ends with a piece of the tail. Knowing the basic principle of how to make toys from balloons, you can vary the design of the dog’s figure in every possible way.
If you leave the bubble for forming the body longer, you will get a dachshund. You can make the paws big or leave them short. If, in addition to the ears, you roll a round bubble in the center of the head, you will get a poodle with a fluffy haircut.
The tail can be left thin, leaving most of the air out at the end of the balloon. Or you can make it thin and roll it into a round ball at the end. You will get a poodle tail with a pompom at the end. You can fantasize in different ways.
From long balls
Long models are a real breakthrough in handicraft creativity.
Using such a simple material, it is possible to make real toys that are easy to change if they accidentally become unusable. This is a low-cost material, and you can make a dog or bunny in less than an hour. And your child will be truly happy. Many parents make crafts from long balls with their children. The child takes part in the creative process with great pleasure. Making a giraffe or a rabbit, a bear or a dog with your own hands is a real flurry of positive emotions. Love for animals is instilled from an early age, and it is possible to accustom a child to such aspects of life as mercy, tolerance, and love through simple crafts made from simple materials that are accessible to everyone.
The main thing is to follow all the rules and get to work, studying all the steps step by step. Having mastered the basics of working with the simplest materials, you can proceed to more complex models that are made according to special patterns.
Create a horse
And now instructions for creating a funny horse from balloons. The horses turn out to be very cute and evoke a lot of emotions in children.
To create this animal, we take two balls of different colors, in this case the finished horse will look more interesting. The photo above shows a version made from one ball, and the part that consists of a large number and serves as a mane can be replaced with a ball of a different color.
An option on how this is done is described below.
Small figures
Working and modeling with small figures is of great importance for a child’s body. Development of hand motor skills, intelligence, and most importantly, after a short wait, receive the fruits of your creativity. Children can fantasize and add their own personal moments to their work. For adults, this is an opportunity to raise a diligent, attentive, thoughtful and creative child.
The play of colors adds many ideas to a child’s creative world for creating something new and unusual. The joint work of the older and younger generations lays the foundation for determining creative inclinations and future profession.
This is how balloon figures can gather around themselves so many joyful moments, creative ideas, talented and colorful models. Joy and inspiration, the desire to tinker and the immense imagination to turn your ideas into reality will be your companions throughout the entire time.
More information about the working material
The material for modeling crafts is multi-colored sausage balls, the simple interweaving of which helps to reveal creative abilities: everyone can feel like an artist, sculptor, creator. Long sausage-shaped balloons can be twisted into virtually any shape.
Working with shapes and colors develops imagination and forms model thinking, bringing smiles and joy to children’s faces. Balloons can be purchased either in a set with special devices for inflation, or individually, and improvised means can be used as a pump. Ask for them at children's toy stores, kiosks and wholesale markets.
Balloon figures: photo examples of various options
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Color selection
Before you start making flowers, you should choose a color scheme. If there is only one flower, you will need a green ball for the stem and several balls of the same color for the petals.
If you intend to create an entire composition, select colors carefully.
Making a flower with 6 petals
Just like in the version with five petals, you will need round balls with a diameter of 5 inches. They are also inflated by counting moves. The only difference is that the balls should be smaller, which means you will need 3 pump strokes, not four.
Inflate the core in one stroke, twist and tie
we go to the node.
You will also need a base twisted from a long green ball. It is necessary so that the petals are located at the same level. From the second long ball you need to make a stem and twist all the parts together.
Basic safety rules
The ease of working with balloons has become the reason that many parents began to actively teach their children aerodesign and the creation of beautiful crafts. Indeed, it takes little time to master the technique, and children completely grasp everything on the fly.
The main mistake parents make is that they lose sight of the importance of explaining to children the safety rules when working with balloons. After all, it seems that the baby simply cannot be injured. But that's not true.
In reality, injury is quite possible. It is for this reason that it is so important to follow certain safety rules:
- When inflated, the balloon may burst, so it is better not to hold it too close to your face. After all, under the pressure of air, a burst rubber can hit the master in the face quite painfully;
- round balls should never be used for twisting; they are simply not intended for such manipulations;
- It is recommended to work in protective gloves, and you will have to completely abandon long nails;
- alcohol dyes have a detrimental effect on the material and destroy it. Therefore, only water-based markers and paints are allowed;
- Incorrectly twisted balls cannot be used for work. They are considered defective.
Another unspoken rule is to wear special safety glasses. They reliably protect your eyes and prevent injury. It is permissible to use not only glass, but also ordinary plastic glasses.
By adhering to basic safety rules, you can create beautiful crafts and master any technique. Children will definitely be delighted with such a fun pastime.
