Jasbo the Balloon Artiste

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Small Skills.
Big Balloon Smiles.

Start with the quick course, then try the lessons one at a time. Pause the video. Back it up. Make the lopsided dog. The next one will be better.

Quick Start

Begin Here.

This short course gives you the big picture before the step-by-step lessons below.

Learn Balloon Twisting Course — Quick Start

WHAT YOU’LL START MAKING

A simple orange balloon dog used in Jasbo’s beginner lessons.
A yellow balloon dog for beginner shape practice.
A pink balloon dog demonstrating the basic animal form.
A white loop-twist shape used in balloon practice.
A green long-balloon practice shape.

Lesson One

Inflation And Tying.

Learn the basic setup that makes every balloon creation possible.

Inflation And Tying

Lesson Two

Your First Balloon Dog.

Build the classic balloon animal one clear step at a time.

First Balloon Dog

Build Your Skills

The Lock Twist.

Practice one of the core techniques used in many balloon animals.

Lock Twist — Lesson One

Make A Flower

The Loop Twist Flower.

Turn a repeated loop technique into a colorful balloon flower.

Loop Flower

Shape Practice

Make A Heart.

Learn the simple shaping technique behind balloon hearts.

Heart Shape

Learning In Action.

Jasbo has taught balloon twisting in Northern Colorado and abroad. These sessions show the shared, hands-on side of learning together.

Jasbo helping a learner during a balloon lesson.
A group of children learning balloon twisting at the Chilson Center.
Jasbo teaching balloon twisting to a group in Japan.
Jasbo leading a colorful hands-on balloon class.

Learn Together

Bring Jasbo To Your Group.

Ask about a live group lesson for schools, libraries, youth organizations, parties, and community groups.

Explore Group Lessons Ask About A Lesson

A Quick Safety Note.

Broken and uninflated balloons can be a choking hazard. Adult supervision is important, especially around young children and pets.