How To Make A Very Easy Balloon Sword: 6 Steps (with Pictures)

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Terms of Use wikiHow is where trusted research and expert knowledge come together. Learn why people trust wikiHow How to Make a Very Easy Balloon Sword PDF download Download Article Explore this Article Steps Steps How Do You Make a Balloon Sword? Other Sections Expert Q&A Tips and Warnings Things You'll Need Related Articles Expert Interview Co-authored by Magic Suzy

Last Updated: June 19, 2025

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This article was co-authored by Magic Suzy. Suzy Seth, known professionally as Magic Suzy, is a Professional Magician based in Tampa, Florida. Known as Magic Suzy, she has over 20 years of experience as a magician, specializing in family-oriented comedy magic shows that entertain both kids and adults. She brings her signature show, The Magic Suzy Show, to kids’ birthday parties, school assemblies, PTA fundraisers, preschools, summer camps, and other private events. Her work has been featured on local TV stations in Tampa. Before that, she worked as an entertainer on Princess Cruises. This article has been viewed 208,772 times.

So you bought a bag of long skinny balloons for the party. Your plan is to try twisting them. How hard can it be, right? Well if you've figured out how to blow them up, here is one of the most popular and simple balloon sculptures around.

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  1. Step 1 Blow up the... 1 Blow up the balloon using a balloon pump. Blow until the tip just about disappears. Do not over-inflate. Each twist takes up space, so it can pop if you over-inflate.
  2. Step 2 Fold the balloon... 2 Fold the balloon as shown in the picture. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Grab the balloon with your free hand right next to the hand holding the balloon. 3 Grab the balloon with your free hand right next to the hand holding the balloon. Fearlessly twist the two sections together. A double twist is standard. The loop you make should be large enough to fit the balloon through.
  4. Step 4 Push the tip of the balloon through the loop. 4 Push the tip of the balloon through the loop.
  5. Step 5 Drag your hand over the sword, using the heat of your hand to pull the balloon straight. 5 Drag your hand over the sword, using the heat of your hand to pull the balloon straight. It's now ready for a balloon sword fight!
  6. Step 6 Finished. 6 Finished.
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  • Question Do you have any advice for a beginner? Magic Suzy Magic Suzy Professional Magician Suzy Seth, known professionally as Magic Suzy, is a Professional Magician based in Tampa, Florida. Known as Magic Suzy, she has over 20 years of experience as a magician, specializing in family-oriented comedy magic shows that entertain both kids and adults. She brings her signature show, The Magic Suzy Show, to kids’ birthday parties, school assemblies, PTA fundraisers, preschools, summer camps, and other private events. Her work has been featured on local TV stations in Tampa. Before that, she worked as an entertainer on Princess Cruises. Magic Suzy Magic Suzy Professional Magician Expert Answer Everything about this type of entertainment is dexterity and constant practice. In the beginning, you're gonna spend many balloons, don't give up. Try again and again, and eventually, your muscles will learn and you will twist the balloons without even looking or thinking about your hands. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4
  • Question Can I make a sword out of normal balloons? Community Answer Community Answer Normal balloons cannot twist like the balloons shown here. It's recommended you use 260Q. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 18 Helpful 21
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  • You need a long skinny balloon known as 260Q. The letter is the company that produces them, so it can change. Qualatex is the brand used here and it is very popular with professional balloon twisters.
  • You will need a balloon pump to blow them up. Few professionals can do it by mouth, so splurge on the pump, and don't be discouraged.

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Magic Suzy Co-authored by: Magic Suzy Professional Magician This article was co-authored by Magic Suzy. Suzy Seth, known professionally as Magic Suzy, is a Professional Magician based in Tampa, Florida. Known as Magic Suzy, she has over 20 years of experience as a magician, specializing in family-oriented comedy magic shows that entertain both kids and adults. She brings her signature show, The Magic Suzy Show, to kids’ birthday parties, school assemblies, PTA fundraisers, preschools, summer camps, and other private events. Her work has been featured on local TV stations in Tampa. Before that, she worked as an entertainer on Princess Cruises. This article has been viewed 208,772 times. 89 votes - 62% Co-authors: 21 Updated: June 19, 2025 Views: 208,772 Categories: Featured Articles | Games In other languages Italian Russian Japanese
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