balloon animals

Party entertainer's creations

Balloon animals are sculptural figures—typically dogs, swords, or hats—twisted from long, narrow balloons.

They're associated with children's parties and street performers.

The singular balloon animal refers to one such creation: The clown made her a balloon animal.

Related

twist and shout · latex · inflating · children · kids party · giraffe · party favors · sculpture · air pump · inflatables · monkey · birthday party · animals · performance · circus · entertainment · helium · hat

Categories
Opposites
material permanence

balloon animalsbronze sculptures

Artwork cast in copper alloy

marble statues · stone carvings · marble sculptures · stuffed animals · plush toys

craftsmanship and artistic value

balloon animalsmuseum pieces

Objects in exhibit collections

masterworks · Renaissance art

context and gravitas

balloon animalswar memorials

Structures honoring fallen soldiers

gravestones · religious icons · sacred relics · state monuments · tombstones

Family

animal, balloon, balloons, ballooning, ballooned, balloonist

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G