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HomeArticlesCommunityMy Profile WH.translationData = {};WH.mergeLang({'navlist_collapse': '- collapse','navlist_expand': '+ expand'});EditHome » Categories » Hobbies and Crafts » CraftsHow to Make a Balloon GiraffeEdited by Megan Schwarz, Claire, Flickety, June and 2 othersPin ItArticle EditDiscussHave you ever wanted to make a balloon giraffe, but didn't know where to start? Practice these simple steps, and you'll be a pro in no time! Edit Steps1Inflate the balloon. Leave about two to three inches/5-7.5cm un-inflated at the end before you tie-off. A hand pump works best for this - not only is it more sanitary, but it is also difficult to inflate long balloons by mouth.2Make the nose. Starting at the knot, take a section about three inches/7.5cm from the top and twist two to three times. Hold the section to keep it from unraveling.3Shape the ears. Twist off 2 two-inch sections. Keep holding all of the sections.
4Twist the ears together. Fold between the ears so the nose and first ear section are along the length of the balloon. The ends of the ears should line up. While holding the nose and body in one hand, twist the ears with the other hand. Now you should have a nose, ears, and a long body.
5Make the neck. The length of the neck should be about nine inches/23cm - long enough to make it clear that this is a giraffe! Twist off the neck section and hold it (like in Step 2).
6Twist off 2 leg sections. These are usually about 3-4 inches/7.5-10cm. Continue to hold all of the sections.
7Twist the legs together. Using the same method as you did in Step 4, fold between the leg sections and twist them together.
8Make the body. Take enough balloon to create the body (but keep in mind that you'll need 6-8 inches/15-20cm for the hind legs!) and twist off the section.
9Make the hind legs. Twist off 2 three-four inch sections for the legs. Fold and twist using the method from Step 4; the remaining balloon becomes the tail. Done! You have a giraffe!
Edit TipsPractice a lot. It may take a long time to become comfortable twisting and manipulating balloons, but it does get easier!Don't worry if the balloon pops. This happens often, especially in the beginning. If you have an audience, laugh it off.Get creative! The giraffe is a long-necked variation of the basic balloon dog. Once you've mastered this shape, you can tweak it to make dogs, dinosaurs, lions, etc.Edit WarningsBalloons can be a choking hazard for small children and pets. Keep out of their reach and clean up popped balloon mess quickly.Edit Things You'll NeedLong balloonsHand pumpSharpie (optional, for drawing a face)Eye stickers (optional)Edit Related wikiHowsHow to Make Balloon AnimalsHow to Make a Balloon CarHow to Make a Balloon Heart With a TwistHow to Make a Balloon Jester Hat, Sword and BeltHow to Blow Up a BalloonHow to Stick a Needle Through a Balloon Without Popping ItArticle Info Featured Article
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