[stlnative]

A couple of bucks! No way... a clown sculpting balloon is probably only a 5 cents. Heck you might find a clown that will give you one for free with maybe a little clown slobber on it. Just have your wife clean it with some rubbing alcohol :-)

Let me know how it turns out...! But I do think I will wait until an ENT doc offers the procedure in my area!

[philetus]

A couple of bucks! No way... a clown sculpting balloon is probably only a 5 cents."

Better and better.Now I can breath a sigh of relief. I didn't have two bucks.

[charmandhappy]

Hello, I am the clown that created the balloon ghost you so graciously posted. I am honored. However; there are a few corrections to be made regarding your post. This particular balloon created uses 2 (350q's), 1 (646q), 1 (5in round), 3 (260q's) and 2 (160q's). Time to create this sculpture: 10-12 minutes. If you do the math, the answer multiplied far beyond 5 cents. Actually check out some of the other creations found on http://www.aBalloonArtist.com or even http://www.BalloonHQ.com you will see that balloon twisting known maybe in your day has come a long way. The bar has been risen. Balloon sculpting (twisting, shaping, etc.) is recognized as an art. Yes, there are still those who give the profession a bad name, but heck, that is in any industry. carmen@charmandhappy.com (proud creator of the funky ghost balloon you posted)