November 17, 2009
Balloon sculpting, modeling or twisting is the art of turning special modeling balloons into almost any shape imaginable. Sculptures can be made from either single or multiple balloons, animals are a popular subject for balloon sculptures.
Balloon sculpting is not as difficult as you might think. Once you learn the basic techniques; simple twist, lock twist, pinch twist, pinch ‘n’ pop, and apple twist you will be well on your way to creating works of art.
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October 19, 2009
Fog Machines are perfect for home parties or haunted displays. They give you that that ominous foreboding look. Once only seen within the realm of the professional entertainment scene, smaller more affordable units are becoming more common for personal use.
Fog Machines produce a dense vapour which is similar to fog or smoke in appearance and can be used in a variety of application. They are commonly used to add drama and atmosphere to a scene in theatrical productions.
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September 15, 2009
Some practical jokes just never get tired. The old Squirt Flower would have to be one of the all time classic pranks. Although it is probably somewhat overdone and expected if you are somewhat of a prankster. There are many variations on this that your next victim will not suspect.
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August 29, 2009
For some people, there’s a desire to make their pets even cuter than they already are. At least with pets, there’s no objections about the clothes you’re forcing them to wear. With an increase in popularity, from the highly creative to the downright strange, you may be a bit surprised by some of the pet costumes that are available.
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July 16, 2009
Body art is not a new idea, it has been around for a long time. Many primitive cultures have used body art for generations. Bodypainting was used to express sorrow (Indian Culture), or as the distinguishing mark of a tribe. During war it was often used to frighten off the enemy.
According to Wikipedia - One of the oldest examples of tattooing is “Ötzi the Iceman,” a frozen mummy dating from the Neolithic period (circa 3300 BC). Otzi exhibits tattoos that resemble small dashes along the lumbar region and on the legs. Of the 57 tattoos he exhibited, most were located on what today are considered to be acupuncture points. Thus leading anthropologists to believe the tattoos were used for medicinal purposes.
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