Monkey balloon animals are one of the most popular balloon sculptures around. They are relatively easy to make and they always seem to make people smile. If you want to learn how to make your own monkey balloon animal here are some step-by-step instructions.
1. Inflate a balloon about two-thirds full. You will want to use a size 260 balloon for this sculpture.
2. Make a fairly large knot in the end of the balloon leaving a long tail.
3. Make a second knot about six inches from the first one. Again leave a long tail.
4. Make a third knot about six inches from the second one.
5. At this point you should have three knots in the balloon each with a long tail. These will be the monkey’s arms and legs.
6. To make the head twist the balloon a few times just above the third knot. Then make a small knot.
7. To make the body twist the balloon a few times just below the second knot.
8. To make the Monkey’s face use a permanent marker to draw eyes a nose and a mouth on the small knot you made for the head.
Now you know how to make a monkey balloon animal! This is a great sculpture to make for parties events or even just for fun.
What is the first step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Inflate the balloon to about 12 inches.
What is the second step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Tie a knot at the end of the balloon.
What is the third step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make a small bubble for the monkey’s head.
What is the fourth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make two medium-sized bubbles for the monkey’s arms.
What is the fifth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make two small bubbles for the monkey’s hands.
What is the sixth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make two large bubbles for the monkey’s legs.
What is the seventh step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make two small bubbles for the monkey’s feet.
What is the eighth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Make a small bubble for the monkey’s tail.
What is the ninth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Twist the balloon to secure all the bubbles.
What is the tenth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Cut off the excess balloon.
What is the eleventh step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Use a marker to draw a face on the monkey’s head.
What is the twelfth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Tie a string around the monkey’s neck.
What is the thirteenth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Give the monkey a name!
What is the fourteenth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Have fun!
What is the fifteenth step to making a monkey balloon animal?
Clean up your mess!
