MEGA SWORDS! They are bigger, badder, and more epic! Just what the adventurer needs. This is by no means an extensive list. There are lots of great tutorials out there. All of the balloon swords today come from the amazing tutorials by
Balloon Sage. Please please please check his youtube tutorials out if you want to learn some really cool twisting designs. Good instructions, easy to follow, and an attention to detail that sets him apart! His details always have a purpose- yes they are aesthetically pleasing and fun but they usually are also adding support, and customization options that can be applied to lots of different designs. Once you get the basic designs down you can go nuts! (He also has a mix of twisting designs and decor tutorials- so much good stuff!)
Left to Right:
BIG Balloon Sword,
Deluxe Balloon Sword, and the last two are
Mega Balloon Swords: Fire and Ice .
One thing I've taken away in my short time twisting is size UP. Most twisters use the 260s so when you use 360s they automatically give off a bigger is better vibe. The first BIG Balloon Sword uses a 360 as the blade and is a quick sturdy option for "active play". The deluxe swords have sweet blades! Twisted, braided, and woven/chained. These designs take a bit more time, but I am excited to experiment with them. One of my new dreams is to incorporate ballooning into cosplay- I have seen some really cool balloon costumes, and I think balloon weaponry (such as swords) would be a cool way to achieve some of the larger than life fantasy weaponry while being lightweight and cost effective. Soon.
Happy Twisting!
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