So what kid doesn't like dinosaurs? And for this reason, they're always popular
at parties. We're going to teach you how to make three different models. The
first is a variation on a brontosaurus or Apatosaurus - I think those dinosaurs
go by the same name. The second one is a variation on a Stegosaurus.
Finally, we have the king of all dinosaurs, the t-rex or Tyrannosaurus Rex.
This one takes two balloons but once you get good at making it, you'll find that
it's very practical for production work and will be popular at any party or gig.
So got your balloons in hand? Let's get started. Here's how to make your
Apatosaurus or brontosaurus balloon. You'll need one 260 balloon. Inflate
it to maybe about two inches from the end. Starting from the nozzle you're
going to make the neck. It's a long neck and you only need maybe six inches - somewhere
in that that range. So let's make a basic twist.
Now you're gonna make two front legs just as you would with a dog. That's two
basic twists and a lock twist - maybe about two inches.
And you can see the front of your dinosaur. Now for the body. We're going to
make a three balloon push through maybe about four inches long.
Now you have a neck and head, two front legs and a body. Make two hind legs and try and
match these to the front legs.
That's two basic twists and a lock twist and finally, since this tale tends to rise
up, we're going to make a small pinch twist right at the base and you'll be
done.
And there you have an Apatosaurus or brontosaurus balloon.
Here's how to make your Stegosaurus balloon. One 260 and inflate it to two or three
inches from the end. Let's get started. Starting from the nozzle end your
going to have a Stegosaurus - it has a relatively short head and neck so you're
just gonna make a short basic twist maybe about 2 to 3 inches long.
Now you're going to make front legs just as you would with a dog. Maybe about two
inches for each leg - two basic twists and a lock twist
just as you would with a dog.
Yes I did it the fast way making one basic twist and then automatically
making the second basic twist with the lock twist. Your choice. Now you're going
to make a variation on a three balloon push through. You're going to need a body
maybe four or five inches long and but what you're gonna do that's a little
different ,you're going to make the first two basic twists just as you would with
the three balloon push through. But the third leg of the three balloon push
through will be different to form your Stegosaurus. So let's make your first two
basic twists with a lock twist.
I have a start of a three balloon push through with two basic twists. Now here's
what makes the Stegosaurus. We're going to make a series of four basic twists. You
can make five small basic twists about an inch in diameter.
Let's make it five just for fun.
Remember as you're making these five basic twists you have to hold it just as
you would with any other balloon. Now you're going to push this segment
through just as you would with the three balloon push through. Now I have to warn
you sometimes these little bubbles will will undo themselves and you'll have to
fix them later. It's just the nature of having these pushed through the other.
two Let's do that.
And now you can see the Stegosaurus forming. Make two hind legs try and match them to
the front legs.
Make a few adjustments to your liking and you can add eyes and there you have
it, a Stegosaurus balloon animal.
Here's how to make a t-rex balloon. You're going to need two balloons: one
balloon you're gonna want to inflate two maybe three or four inches from the end -
this will form the body of the t-rex. And the second balloon - it's really not all
that crucial - I've got this from about five inches from the end. You won't be
using all of this balloon because you'll just be using the second balloon for the
legs. Let's get started with the body. Starting at the nozzle end you're going to
make a small basic twist an inch and a half to two inches.
And make a second basic twist. I like to make this one just a tad bigger.
Fold it and make a lock twist.
There you have a snout or mouth for your t-rex. Now you're going to make two small
basic twists that will essentially form the eyes of the t-rex maybe an inch in
diameter.
Two basic twists and now you're going to lock them.
And you can see a head forming. Now you want a pinch twist right here just a
small basic twist to kind of lock everything in place. It also makes the
dinosaur's head kind of stay at a nice angle.
And there you have it, the head of a t-rex. Now you're going to come down make
a basic twist about two inches down.
And make a couple of basic twists for forelegs. Here you're going to make just as
you would a dog two small basic twists about two inches and then lock them in.
You can see the front legs of the t-rexj. If you want you can make a little more
complex by having two small basic twists at the end to indicate claws or hands. It's up
to you. Now you're going to make a pinch twist right here in the back
and now you have the upper-body of a t-rex. Let's get started with the legs.
Get your second balloon for the legs. Starting at the nozzle end you're going to
make a small basic twist about an inch.
A pinch-twist.
That's a foot.
A basic twist.
An ankle. So the footbone is connected to the anklebone. Make a pinch twist.
The ankle bone is connected to the knee bone. And make this one just a tad longer for
a thigh bone.
A basic twist.
Now a pinch twist.
And all you're doing is reversing what you've done here. So you're going to make a
thigh, pinch twist, ankle, heel and foot. So let's do that.
Try and make sure that the proportions are the same.
You have a set of legs and you're now going to discard the rest.
Use your favorite technique. Of course, you can use scissors as well.
Tie it off.
You have a set of legs.
Take your dinosaur and make a basic twist in the body maybe about two or three
inches.
And take this pinch twist and twist it into the body.
It's going to require a little adjustment.
And there you have it, a t-rex. I don't think it necessarily needs it but if you
like you can use a marker and add some eyes. But I think people would see this and
they immediately recognize a t-rex.
So were you successful at making your dinosaur balloons? I certainly hope so. If
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instructional videos in the future. Thanks for watching and I'll see you
next time.