How to Make a Very Easy Balloon Sword

Last Updated: July 22, 2022

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.

Steps

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
Fold the balloon as shown in the picture.

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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
Push the tip of the balloon through the loop.
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
Finished.

Community Q&A

Question

Can I make a sword out of normal balloons?

Community Answer

Normal balloons cannot twist like the balloons shown here. It's recommended you use 260Q.

Things You'll Need

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.