Balloonology [Paperback]

Jeremy Telford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 6, 2010 | Age Range: 10 and up

Balloonology goes beyond just teaching balloon twisting techniques and how to make the projects in the book. Professional balloon twister Jeremy Telford provides 32 projects-a flamingo, a princess, a jet with pilot, and many more-with easy-to-follow instructions and how-to photos that teach not only the most useful twisting techniques, but also how to design new balloon sculptures. Telford also gives information about twisting balloons professionally, including how to find and book gigs, what supplies are necessary, and how to entertain an audience.

Jeremy Telford has been running his business, Balloon Guy Entertainment, since 2003 and has performed at hundreds of events and parties. He has created over 250 designs. He is a graduate of Brigham Young University with a degree in Recreation Management and Youth Leadership. He lives in Pleasant Grove, Utah.

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From the Back Cover

Balloonology is the ultimate guide to balloon twisting! With simple instructions and step-by-step photos, you can go from beginner to super expert. Award-winning balloon artist Jeremy Telford shows you how to fold, twist, tie, and shape balloons into 32 awesome creations, including a jet, princess, flamingo, octopus, helicopter, and more. You'll also learn how to come up with your own designs so that you can turn just about anything you can think of into a balloon sculpture!

Jeremy Telford has been running his business, Balloon Guy Entertainment, since 2003 and has performed at hundreds of events and parties. He has created over 250 designs, including a life-size T. rex and has won awards for his designs. Visit him at Balloonguyentertainment.com.

About the Author

Jeremy Telford has been running his business, Balloon Guy Entertainment, since 2003 and has performed at hundreds of events and parties. He has created over 250 designs, including a life-size T. rex and has won awards for his designs. Visit him at Balloonguyentertainment.com.

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Product Details

• Age Range: 10 and up
  
• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Gibbs Smith; 1 edition (May 6, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1423607457
• ISBN-13: 978-1423607458
• Product Dimensions: 8 x 0.4 x 9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (28 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,466 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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44 of 46 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Balloonology Rocks September 4, 2010

By Jon

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I have been making balloon sculptures for twenty-three year, and have use dozens of books to learn new techniques and designs. Most of those books focus on designs that are either much to simple or are overly complex. Balloonology has neither of those problems. Mr. Telford has written a book that teaches great multi-balloon designs that are very usable in the real world of balloon artistry.
I received the book in the mail three days ago, and have already added some of the designs into my birthday party routine. They were a big hit.
If you are a beginner or a pro, this book will teach you some useful techniques. The humor the author uses is also fun. He added jokes that can be used with most of the designs. If he writes more balloon books I will buy them.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Not for a beginner September 5, 2011

By Janelle Rollins

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This book is helpful for those who are not first timers like myself. I did better watching a YouTube video on balloon shaping/twisting. Also, there aren't many beginner images in the book. Lastly, the time that is shown to make an image is for a seasoned balloon twister. For a beginner, multiply that time by 20, on your 10th time trying. This book is detailed and would be good for anyone other than a beginner. Beginners should refer to a YouTube video on balloon shaping/balloon twisting for which there are many to watch.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and pretty simple March 19, 2011

By ThinkForYourself

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I bought this book and another book and they both were very informative and pretty simple to understand. The more complex knots and twists were a little complicated, but if you go to youtube and watch someone experienced do it, it makes more sense. Great book, fast shipping. I give it 5 stars.