Motorcycle Dude

This Motorcycle Dude was created for a Fenton Area Chamber of Commerce Member Luncheon as an attendence prize. So many people asked about it, I thought I answer some of the questions.

How did you come up with the idea?
Like so many things, inspiration comes from many sources. I have a facsination with motorcycles, so I like playing with diffferent designs. Many elements were lifted from the DVDs of Stretch the Balloon Dude. The "rider" was taught by Ralph Dewey for his motorcycle. I made some minor adjustments.

How many balloons did you use?

That's the question all Balloon Twisters get. I never keep track. Suppose I should. About thirty balloons total.

How long did it take?

A little over two hours because I was designing as I built it. There's always a process of trial and error. If I made it again it would take about an hour and fifteen minutes.

The motorcycle is three-feet long and over twenty-eight inches tall to the top of the rider. The frame is made mostly of 360's, the rider's body is 260's and the rear wheel is a 16" Geo. The gastank is a gold Link-O-Loon. The rider's head is two 6" blush hearts for the head and chin. The cheeks and nose are a 360 with a pinch twist in the back of the head to hold everything in place. The eyebrows are made from a 160 that also acts as the neck. The shirt and pants are made with a two-balloon flat weave.

I always enjoy creating new designs. Its one of the best parts of my business.

Thad James

SAMMY J Balloon Creations

http://www.sammyjballoons.com/