How to Twist a Balloon Pirate Sword
A quick, durable pirate cutlass balloon that kids love at parties.
Materials
- 1 × Silver or blue 260Q balloon
Tools
- Handheld balloon pump
Steps
- 01
Inflate nearly full
Inflate balloon leaving roughly a 1-inch tip uninflated.
- 02
Create handle guard loop
Fold a 6-inch loop near the knot and twist it securely to form the guard.
- 03
Fold handle through loop
Pass the main blade through five fold-loops or loop the hilt for a cutlass handle.
Tips
- Great sculpture for high-speed line twisting at large events.
Common mistakes
- Making the handle loop too tight to pass the main blade through.
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