Today's itinerary advice: Know where you're
going, how to get there, and what you need to bring.
I have quite a few
things to update you on, so I'll take it one at a time.
First, it turns out
(as I half-suspected, half-hoped) that I already had materials - balloons and a
pump - at home. I think my older sister went through a balloon-animal phase a
few years ago. At some point, I might need to go and buy more balloons, but I'm
not quite sure yet. I also might have already dropped the pump and cracked it a
little, but it's still working. Apparently my clumsiness goes beyond what I
thought.
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| ^ defective balloon. |
Second, I have
decided upon the resources I will be using.
A) Two books from
the library: Balloon Animals by Barbara
Whiter and Balloon Sculpting: A Fun and Easy
Guide to Making Balloon Animals, Toys, and Games by Bruce Fife. I don't
have them yet, so I will describe them better when I do.
B) YouTube channel with nearly 300 videos
The online
sources have instructions for specific animals as well as tips and tricks
such as special twists and how to inflate balloons by mouth.
Third, I have
planned a more precise schedule. I aim to learn at least two new balloon
animals a day until about March 1, after which I will ask friends, peers, and
you for requests. This will allow me to practice responding to requests, and
learn any that my initial list might have missed.
Fourth, I actually
started making balloon animals three days ago. My next post - more like a continuation of this one - coming very soon,
will explain that crazy experience.
Packing is done
(although pit stops might be required) - stage two-point-five starts us on the road.
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