How to Make a Balloon Animal Rabbit

Making balloon animals is a great hobby that requires only a couple supplies and a little practice. With a few steps you can create a balloon rabbit that will impress all. This is a great project to do for children's birthday parties, family gatherings or Easter celebrations.

Things You'll Need

• Twisting balloons, often called 260Q
• Balloon pump
• Permanent marker

Instructions

1. Inflate balloon leaving 3 inches at the end flat and tie a knot. This will leave room for twisting without popping the balloon.

2. Hold the knotted end and twist a 2-inch bubble for the head and 2 5-inch bubbles for the ears. When making bubbles twist 4 times in the same direction to make sure they are locked.

3. Connect the rabbit's ears by twisting the 2 5-inch bubbles together.

4. Twist a 1-inch bubble for the neck.

5. Make 2 3-inch bubbles for the front legs and connect the 2 by twisting them together.

6. Create a 2-inch bubble for the body and 2 5-inch bubbles for the back legs. You will be left with about 1 inch of balloon which will be the rabbit's tail.

7. Fold the 2 5-inch bubbles together making the back legs. Push the front legs between the back legs.

8. Use a permanent marker to add eyes, nose and a mouth and your balloon rabbit is complete.

Tips & Warnings

• Always twist in the same direction.

• Balloon pumps are usually found in the balloon section of craft or party supply stores.

• Uninflated and broken balloons are a choking hazard for any child under 8 years of age.