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Instructions for
the Betallic
"The Spider & The Redback"
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The
smaller spider is ideal for display in a garden scene
or as table décor. This easy to construct spider
can be reduced with ease to fit comfortably into the average
palm. A very disturbing thought!.
Instructions for Large Spider
available on Decorator Ideas page.
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and Equipment:
The following description explains the process for creating
a spider approx 25cm (10”) in diameter.
1 x Black 28cm (11”) round balloon
1 x Black 12cm (5”) round balloon
4 x Black 260sSTEP. |
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1. Inflate the 30cm (12”) black balloon to 15cm
(6”) in diameter and the 12cm (5”) to 9cm
(3½”) in diameter. Join at the necks to
form a duplet.
2. At each end of the wire bend approx. a 1cm (½”)
portion back on itself and seal with tape to prevent
the sharp edge of the wire piercing the 260.
3. Insert the wire completely into the un-inflated
260 and tie off. The balloon [approx. 12cm (5”)
un-inflated] will have to be stretched to reach the
18cm (7”) length of the wire.
4. At the opposite end of the 260 again tiea knot.
5. With both ends 'knotted' trim the excess balloon
to allow each end to look similar.
6. Repeat this process for the remaining 3 x 260s.
7. Apply a slight bend to the center of the wire. creating
two shorter length legs.
8. At an appropriate position along the leg add another
bend to represent the 'knee'.
9. At the end of each leg bend the wire at approx. 1cm
(½”) from the knot to form the 'foot'.
10. Repeat Steps 7-9 using the remaining 3 x 260s.
11. Overlap each of the 4 x sets of legs and place at
the 'knot point' of the previously made duplet of 12cm
(5”) and 28cm (11”) balloon.
12. Using the loose neck-ends of the two round balloons
tie a knot around the 4 x sets of legs to secure and
hold into position. A second knot may be required to
be tied underneath for extra stability.
13. Position the legs to suit the location required.
14. Remembering that the smaller balloon is the head
add a small strip of red tape or paint to the top of
the spider’s body. This will give it the appearance
of the not so friendly Redback and also give it a design
feature.
15. Additional eyes and fangs can be added as desired.
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Colors
Black is the generally excepted color for Redback Spiders.
Measurements
Obviously the measurements will depend on the size of
spider being constructed. A larger 'Big Mamma' spider
can be constructed by using 8 x 260s and tying them
together tocreate longer legs and by inflating the round
balloons to a larger size.
Ever slight alterations in design gives each spider
it's unique characteristics.
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Instructions for Qualatex®
"Mini Skeleton"
By Cam Woody, CBA
Labor: About 10 Minutes
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5" (13cm) “Skull Face” White Latex Balloon
5 260Q White Latex Balloons
Qualatex Hand Air Inflator |
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1.
To make the Skeleton’s “body,” inflate a White
260Q, leaving 5" uninflated, soften by letting a little
air out, and tie. Starting at the knot end, twist the following:
Two 1" (2.5cm) pinch twists
1" bubble (position between the two pinch twists)
Two 3" (8cm) loop twists
2" (5cm) bubble (position between the loops)
Two 3" loop twists
2" bubble (position between the loops)
Cut to deflate the unused portion and tie a knot at the end
of the bubble.
NOTE: Do not cut off the unused portion. |
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2. To make the Skeleton’s
“hip bones,” inflate a White 260Q to 18" (46cm).
Tie into a circle, then remove the excess. Find the point on
the circle opposite the knot, and then twist the two points
together to make a figure 8. Deflate and tie the remaining balloon.
Cut off any excess. |
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3. Wrap the deflated
portion from the first step into the center of the hips to attach
them to the body. Cut off any excess. |
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4. To make the Skeleton’s
“leg,” inflate a White 260Q, leaving 5" uninflated,
and tie. Twist the following:
3" loop twist
1" pinch twist
8" (20cm) bubble
Deflate the remaining balloon and tie a knot at the end of the
bubble. Cut off any excess. Repeat for the second leg. |
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5. Insert a leg into
each hole in the hip. NOTE: The friction will hold the legs
in place. |
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6. To make the Skeleton’s
“arms,” inflate a White 260Q, leaving 4" (10cm)
uninflated, and tie.
Twist the following:
1" pinch twist
5" bubble
1" pinch twist
10" (25cm) bubble
1" pinch twist
5" bubble
1" pinch twist
Deflate and tie the remaining balloon. Cut off any excess. |
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7. Make a twist in
the center of the 10" bubble, then wrap the twist into
the two pinch twists on the Skeleton’s “neck.” |
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8. Fully inflate
the head, tie, and secure by wrapping the knot into the Skeleton’s
“neck." |
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Cam Woody, CBA,
is the Executive Art Director of Publications & Web Master.
Her sellable ideas and unique designs can be found in Balloon
Images magazine and on qualatex.com. Cam has 14 years of experience
in balloon design and has been a Certified Balloon Artist since
1994. She earned her BFA from Fort Hays State University. Cam
enjoys working in an industry filled with so many creative people. |
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