Grasp the balloon in one hand near the end. You’ll probably want to do this with your non-dominant hand.
How to Make a Basic Twist for a Balloon Animal
Using your free hand, grasp the balloon with your other hand and twist the balloon until you’re left with a segment in your left hand. The arrow in the picture demonstrates the twisting action – think of turning a lid on a peanut butter jar. The dotted line represents the part of the balloon that will twist and form a segment in your left hand.
How to Make a Basic Twist for a Balloon Animal
This picture shows the final balloon segment, the basic building block of balloon sculpting, which you have just created. An important point, notice how I’m holding both newly-formed sections of the balloon in my hand. At this point, if I let go of the second segment, the balloon will untwist. To keep the balloon twisted, you’ll need to learn the lock twist.
