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Twisting History - Lessons in Balloon Sculpting
Twisting History Lessons in Balloon Sculpting Author:Larry Moss In this entertaining and informative book, the author draws on his ten years of experience twisting balloons for audiences to present the reader with some of his most popular figures. With hundreds of clearly drawn illustrations, even beginners will soon be well on their way to making dozens of creations out of balloons. Instructions are provid... more »ed for inflating, tying, and twisting balloons in ways that most people never dreamed of. In addition, the author's unusual style, and his interpretation of the history of balloons, with accompanying artwork makes this an enjoyable book to read even when no balloons are available. The beginning sculptor will find clear directions on everything needed to get started, from tips on inflating balloons, to making all of the simple twists needed to create a wide variety of sculptures. The experienced balloon artist will find many new figures created by the author that were previously not available in print. While the book starts simple, it works it's way up to more advanced pieces, including a sculpture of a bird in a cage.« less