The spider:
We will use four 160Q’s Balloons for the legs and one 5” Round Balloon for the body of the spider. I chose two red and two orange 160’s for the legs to add some fun fall colors.
The Spaghetti Blaster Pocket Pump (L1229) works best for inflating the 160Q.
Note: You can use 260Q Balloons for the legs if you wish; I think 160’s give it more of a spidery look. If you prefer, make all four legs the same color.
Happy Haunting!
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Step 1: Fully inflate the first 160, and then release a small amount of air before tying the knot; this will soften the balloon allowing easier twisting. Repeat this four all for 160’s. |
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Step 2: Line up the four leg balloons evenly, find the middle and twist all four balloons together. |
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Step 3: Inflate your 5 Inch Round almost full and then release some air, leaving it about ¾ inflated and then tie the knot. This is again to soften the balloon for easier twisting. |
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Step 4: Make a small bubble at the knot end about 1” in diameter, split that bubble by making two pinch twist bubbles. Your balloon should now have two small bubbles side by side at the knot end. |
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Step 5: Make another bubble about 2” diameter behind the two small bubbles. Your balloon should look like this. |
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Step 6: Connect the four leg balloons simply by twisting them into the joint between your 2” bubble and the large bubble of the body balloon. |
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Step 7: Find the half waypoint of each leg and make a pinch twist; this is the joint for the spider’s leg. The joint allows you to position the spider’s legs for cool action poses. |
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Step 8: With a black permanent marker, draw eyes on the small bubbles to complete your awesome spider. |