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How to Make a Model Balloon Sword

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By Daniel Quinn
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Many balloon shapes are easy to create with minimal effort. One of the most popular simple designs is the model sword, which can provide hours of entertainment after only three or four basic knots.

Difficulty: Moderate
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • One or more 260 balloons (2 inches in diameter, 60 inches in length)
  1. Step 1

    Inflate your 260 balloon to almost full size, leaving only around four inches at the end of the balloon uninflated. Take a moment to stretch out the inflated balloon.

  2. Step 2

    From the knotted end of the balloon, measure out six inches. Fold the balloon at this length, and count two inches from the knot back toward the fold. At the two-inch point, squeeze the folded-over section of the balloon against the main section.

  3. Step 3

    While squeezing firmly, twist the two sections of balloon around one another, winding them multiple times so that they stay twisted when left to sit free.

  4. Step 4

    Repeat the process once more by folding the knotted section along the linear section at the new six-inch mark. Twist the two sections around one another the same way.

  5. Step 5

    Flip the remaining length of the linear section through the two sides of your "hand guard." Pull the linear section taut to complete your balloon sword.

Tips & Warnings
  • If you're having trouble getting your balloon to twist properly, try stretching out the rubber before inflating it.

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