How to Make a Balloon Animal Dog

If balloon art is a hobby that you are interested in, then you will want to learn how to make a balloon dog. A balloon dog is probably the most commonly asked for balloon animal. After you perfect it, you can use your new skills to make other balloon animals.

Things You'll Need

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

Instructions

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

2. Hold the knotted end and twist a 2 inch bubble for the head and two 3 inch bubbles for the ears.

3. Connect the dog's ears by twisting the two 3 inch bubbles together. Then twist another 2 inch bubble for the neck.

4. Make two 3 inch bubbles for the front legs and connect the two by twisting them together.

5. Create a 4 to 5 inch bubble for the body and two 3 inch bubbles for the back legs. There should be some balloon left for the dog's tail. Join the two 3 inch bubbles together, making the back legs.

6. Use a permanent marker to add eyes, nose and a mouth and your balloon dog is complete. Enjoy your new balloon animal dog or give away to a friend.

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.