Fire-Breathing Dragon Balloon Hats!

These amazing fire-breathing dragon balloon hats will command the attention of everyone that sees them.
BALLOONS:
•4X green 260
•3X 160 (red, orange, yellow)
•260 scrap (for 3-D eyes)
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[@PIXXO3D]

Wow, excellent design.... I'm a animation artist, but run a side business doing balloon twisting.... I've loved your videos for years... Thanks man, you are appreciated.....

[@BalloonSage]

Very cool! That is such a kind compliment, thank you so much.

[@gwendelynking2838]

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[@BalloonDva]

Now this is a great Dragon Hat! A triumph for the balloon twisters who can master this one. Thanks for sharing!

[@BalloonSage]

I'm so thrilled that everyone likes it so much. Thanks for your nice comment.

[@cherylwhite1163]

Thank you so much.What a beautiful design and easy to execute very good instruction

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you!

[@elvenator]

Your stuff is always fantastic, Sage. This dragon's head made my wife's birthday something cool. I would love to see a video on your creative process; the thought process, planning, and design of your creations. I'd really love to see the insight behind the creativity.

[@BalloonSage]

I've thought about showing the process before, it sounds like a great idea for a vid! I'll figure something out, thank you.

[@charalamposcharalampous4319]

@@BalloonSage Yes please do so... There is no info on the net about how to make this next step, not even a priced option. Leaving in a country with no balloon twisting tradition, any direction/though process would be of great help. I feel like I am no longer learning by copying designs and would be so happy if I can make another step into my balloon twisting journey :) thanx for all the great tutorials btw!

[@askmeforaballoon]

Wow, this is a hot dragon design!

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you, Tanya, I love seeing you in my comments section. Switching to being a balloon decoration channel with occasional twisting has boosted my stats plenty, so thanks for the channel template idea! Cheers.

[@askmeforaballoon]

Balloon Sage You're very welcome! This dragon is super cool and is well received by everyone :) Looking forward to more!

[@BalloonSage]

Likewise!

[@askmeforaballoon]

Balloon Sage More new videos coming soon!

[@BalloonSage]

Ask Me For A Balloon okay, fantastic!

[@Jondcountry]

Love the teaching as usual, love you using the 2 tone balloon! Great job

[@spanishflyIam]

This is best balloon hat I have ever seen. Ever. I absolutely love this design - you are a natural at teaching btw - i want to make this with black balloons for the dragon and metallic for the eyes and fire. Thank you so much .

[@BalloonSage]

That sounds really cool! I’m glad you enjoyed the video.

[@ronmaessen2021]

I just made this design! I've been twisting with balloons for a few months now and this was kind of my graduation test to check if I could do more complicated designs. I'm pretty happy with the result! I messed a few things up but that's alright. The snout kept untwisting so I tightend that a bit with an extra uninflated balloon, and the snout also came out a bit wrong because I didn't have enough of my balloons left. The neck also is a bit sloppy, as are the flames... But it looks like a dragon! And a pretty cool one at that thanks to your design! Thanks very much for your video! You rock!

[@BalloonSage]

Hi! The dragon head sculpt is one of my favorite designs. I remember in my first few months of twisting when I was learning more advanced designs from some more difficult tutorials and it felt great to see my skills progress. I also have a bracelet version of this dragon you might like to try as well so check that out. Thanks for watching.

[@Volunteerballoons]

Last year I was contacted by our local Harley Dealer to provide them with Dragon balloon hats (their logo is a dragon)... not being the creative type, I'm more of a copier, I wasn't able to find anything that they deemed "worthy" (these Harley people can be strange). Anything I tried to conjure ended up looking like a mean unicorn... but THIS my friend, this I'm sure will definitely be worthy. I'll be contacting them to see when their event is again this year & I'll show up with one of these. Of course they'll probably not want to spend much - they wanted over 100 balloon hats last year. I'll have to make a production line if I were to get this gig. By the way Mr Sage, I have to tell you that I so much appreciate how you present your tutorials. I love that you show us the design before so we can see where you are going with your twists and pinches. You speak clearly, and you're straight to the point. Thank you. Wow - I need to curb myself on novel writing! :-)

[@BalloonSage]

Haha, a good original dragon head sculpt had eluded me for a while. Feels good to finally get one designed! I am glad you like it and you know I appreciate your lovely comments.

[@markg7700]

+Balloon Sage I like this one and the Mark Bryne one you can find. Both have a more "adult" cool look than cartoonish.

[@BalloonSage]

Mak K yes, Mark's dragon hat was one of the first designs I learned to make here on KZbin. I remember thinking it was so cool and how I thought I would never be good enough to come up with my own original designs like that. I'm glad that thinking changed, haha.

[@mauriciocebada2863]

SAGE, my friend you just raise the bar so high, oh boy!! CONGRATS!!

[@johncallaghan4516]

brilliant Dragon sage. so original.

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you Mr. Callaghan, I am glad you like it!

[@PARTYTIME4KIDZ]

Awesome, impressive, Master Design.

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you so much!

[@verpeilus]

Top. Thanks for your Video. Nice Dragons.

[@villeneuvevalerie7821]

Incroyable! You are a master of ballon!

[@BalloonSage]

That's so nice, thank you!

[@blackerstone]

very interesting idea for hats. I like it!

[@mauricecasin5284]

AWESOME DESIGN!!! THANK YOU SIR!

[@FarahAsyikin]

supercool. . i need this!! thx Balloon Sage!! You've been missed!! 😀😁

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks 😊

[@rageyb]

Wow that's great as per usual. I wouldn't expect any less.

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you 😊😊😊

[@amberbohlmann1523]

This is excellent! Well done.

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks, Amber! Much more to come.

[@PetaRogers]

I love dragons and this one is awesome, thank you so much for sharing.

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks a lot!

[@elizabethf6010]

Awesome design!

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you Elizabeth!

[@AlanBalloons]

Very Nice!! amazing dragon head design.

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you for saying so! You are super creative.

[@cherylwhite1163]

This is really beautiful. Thank you so much

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you, Cheryl! This is one of my favorite designs.

[@suntimes05]

SO COOL!! Thanks for sharing it!!

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks for watching!

[@TealLynn16]

absolutely amazing I didn't realize how easy it is!! Thank you!!!

[@BalloonSage]

I'm happy to be helpful. thanks for your comment!

[@danielmask3871]

Thanks. I added 321's for horns and added a 3rd nose horn and ear twists to stabilize the top of nose. This design cold easily be transformed into a rhino design. Good stuff.

[@BalloonSage]

Great idea! Thanks for sharing your modifications.

[@roberthirsch1614]

Awsome head design it was exactly what I was looking for!!!!!!!! Thank you!!!!!!!!!

[@BalloonSage]

No problem! This is probably one of my best designs. I have a bracelet version as well. Thanks for watching.

[@kathytucker6554]

hi

[@callieoops3694]

Nice design Sage. Have to watch it a few times to see exactly what you are doing because the volume isn't good but I plan to give it a try!

[@BalloonSage]

Hi! I am trying to understand the problem, when you say "the volume isn't good", are you sayin that the squeaks of the balloons drown out my voice? Or the entire audio seems muted? I want to fix this problem if I can.

[@callieoops3694]

+Balloon Sage Hi Sage, I am not sure what the problem is. Some times it is just not very audible no matter what I do. Then, like right now, I go back into it and it is better. Maybe something here on my end/my cell phone. Love your work!

[@BalloonSage]

callieoops thank you for your support and I will do my best to be more audible over the squeaking because that is often a problem.

[@callieoops3694]

+Balloon Sage Not the squeaks, that does not bother me.

[@callieoops3694]

+callieoops Just sounds muffled and not able to make it louder.

[@tibeton975]

Joli et impressionnant Dragon !

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you, friend!

[@teachingchildrenmusic5800]

I'm going to a Hobbit party this weekend, this will be perfect! Thank you for sharing your talents.

[@stevemitchell4215]

Ok don't usually comment but dude that's an awesome design. definatly using that 1

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks for your comment! I was hoping to impress with this design.

[@damarisjurado326]

Excellent hat and a very detailed and clear instruction video!!! You are so incredibly talented!!!

[@BalloonSage]

I'm so glad this video was useful.

[@zerohero490]

this looks sick

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks!

[@Davethenuttymagician]

Nice Buddy. I Watched Before but needed to learn now

[@Anneaventures]

Super nice video love It

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks for watching.

[@robertcroxtonjr2025]

man, that is fantastic. that is the best dragon hat design ever. you're awesome. can you do agnes edith and margo from despicable me 3?

[@EMMAHYSAE]

What a beauty !!

[@BalloonSage]

+Emma HYSAE I'm glad you like it!

[@EMMAHYSAE]

:D

[@shakfx]

This is great. Thanks

[@BalloonSage]

Thank you!

[@zoesu6929]

Really cool.

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks!

[@SteanBalloon]

nice design

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks for checking it out.

[@terrysherbourne984]

hey man you did it again this is a bloody awesome design sorry for saying bloody wat can I say im English lola big thumbs up on this one

[@BalloonSage]

After watching Gordon Ramsay on the telly for the last decade, I've heard every British swear word under the sun, haha! Cheers

[@wichitakidsparty]

Omg these are awesome sage, I love the design ! I don't normally like the traditional dragon most twisters do so I don't do dragons period cause I don't think it looks like a dragon but these are bada$$ will definitely be practicing these until I get it down, love the fact that u can wear it too. On a another note I recently purchased some LEDs as per your suggestion on another video but is there a specific type? I feel like mine keep facing the wrong way and go upside down , any info would help. I plan to sell lit balloons at night

[@BalloonSage]

+Carousel Entertainment hi! Thank you so much for the detailed comment! LEDs are a tricky thing, and to be perfectly honest I don't currently have a favorite type to use, and the video you watched was likely my rose tutorial from almost 2 years ago that featured the idea. I wish I could be of more help on this issue, but thanks again for complimenting the design.

[@nameca2]

well done

[@BalloonSage]

+nameca2 thanks for watching!

[@Jondcountry]

Dope buddy !!!!

[@BalloonSage]

I'm glad you like it!

[@belleque]

I heartily agree with everyone here that this design is a winner! I can't wait for my fall Ren Faire to lay this one on them! Thanks so much! One question - Are these qualatex or betallix balloons?

[@BalloonSage]

Wonderful, I'm thrilled with this design's reception. Oh, and QUALATEX, always always always Qualatex.

[@markg7700]

+Balloon Sage I have been having issues with Qualatex lately. More pops, more defectives in a bag like two stuck together or small holes. Dont know what is doing on. Plus Betallix has a better red. so I use both.

[@BalloonSage]

Mak K yeah, Qually loves to grace us with the conjoined twin balloons. I get one of those in maybe one out of 400-500 balloons. Never seem to deal with small holes. Okay, cool, maybe one day I will use both as well.

[@bigbloodrx]

Awesome

[@BalloonSage]

If memory serves me well, you were somebody who asked for a dragon head sculpt a few months ago. Thank you for watching and I am glad It meets your approval.

[@4777lynette]

+Balloon Sage you do the coolest stuff every time your the sweetest thanks

[@BalloonSage]

Lynette Cubic The comments mean a lot, thank you.

[@markg7700]

Like it allot. How long should it take to make once you have it down? I am always curious what the designs take in real time.

[@BalloonSage]

Hi, that's an interesting question, because it will vary from individual to individual. My deal is that every single balloon animal is a new design that I make a video out of and share as soon as possible. The dragon head sculpts can be pre-made and kept in an air tight bag so that you have a head start for your customer and line work is much faster. Also, you could switch the fire from 3 braided 160s to 2 swirled 260s. The truth is that I get these designs out on KZbin before I have even perfected twisting them, and sometimes my original balloon models go from idea to prototype to final design to making a video about it to editing the footage to uploading it, all in the span of a single day. Basically, I don't know, haha!

[@claritahabal7988]

really great! is there a simple and easy technique for amateur balloon artist like me?

[@mariaelenapalomino2001]

great color what kind of and how many pump you use?

[@laurellovelight]

Outstanding!'

[@BalloonSage]

That's so nice - thank you.

[@bbcbryan]

EXCELENTE BRO GENIAL

[@BalloonSage]

Thanks!

[@bensballooncreations9773]

Is this quick enough for you to do at kids parties? What else do you do besides kids parties? I did a festival and it cost me to buy a vendor spot. I definitely make more doing kids parties and don't have to pay to be there or spend as much in overhead costs.

[@BalloonSage]

I sometimes tone down certain designs (such as this one) that normally take a long time and omit certain details to make it a viable linework option. I used to do a lot of kids parties and other events but I moved more toward online instruction and video making.

[@BalloonSage]

I remember putting in a “bid” in order to retain a spot at certain events, and we would be offering a percentage of our revenue as payment. Whoever offered the highest percentage to the venue would win the space. Balloon twisting ain’t exactly a massively money-generating prospect, which is a truth that disenchanted me a bit after a couple years of participating in the business. Balloon decorating can generate a lot of money, however, so consider honing your arch and column skills if you haven’t already. I hope you don’t mind me speaking frankly - I have recently grown a bit weary of the overly positive persona I portray here on my channel and wanted to talk like a real person for once.

[@bensballooncreations9773]

@@BalloonSage Do you sell tutorials online?

[@bensballooncreations9773]

@@BalloonSage Sure. Be real.

[@bensballooncreations9773]

@@BalloonSage I've made two columns now using one of your videos for help. One with a lampstand for support and one with ribbon. It would be great to get better gigs even if it's building columns and arches. I have a 40 hr/week office job that doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Anything to get away from 40 hours of computer work. That's how I feel after several years of administrative support work.

[@marybellberdugo3435]

hermoso

[@BalloonSage]

Gracias! Tu comentario appreciado.

[@carlosvillalobos1404]

wuuuaoooo

[@BalloonSage]

Woohoo!

[@kassukappe7419]

Awesome designs you got! :) Are you on Facebook?

[@terrysherbourne984]

hahaha yep I know what you mean

[@Ben-pk4cv]

Can you add wings to this?

[@BalloonSage]

I am sure you could!

[@Ben-pk4cv]

What's acceptable in the balloon world when posting designs I learned from other twisters to instagram etc?

[@Ben-pk4cv]

Would I just add "Design by Balloon Sage" at the bottom or is that not necessary?

[@BalloonSage]

Hi. Well, I mean, it is usually proper etiquette to do so lest someone mistake it for your own personal design. Honestly, I really like seeing recreations of my balloons, and it would be great if I could check out your Instagram. You can feel free to omit credit in my case - but I can’t speak for other twisters. Most likely nobody is going to give you a hard time if you don’t add our names, as long as you aren’t pretending they are your original creations.

[@BalloonSage]

I’m not an Instagram user, but I have seen people recreate my work and post pics of it there. I wouldn’t credit anyone but give creator info if somebody asks about any design from any twister. Many twisters you have learned from probably don’t even make vids anymore, if you learned from who I learned from.

[@aditol77]

i cant heard you tje voice isnt working

[@BalloonSage]

Hi. That's strange, most people can hear it. I think with the loud twisting it can sometimes drown out my words through certain speakers. Because I don't really have a microphone it is sometimes difficult to hear me over the squeaks of the balloons. I just watched it again and I ca definitely hear my voice, so I am not sure what is going on. Thank you for trying to watch the video, anyway.

[@astanafamily9984]

Привет! Классное видео! Предлагаю дружбу! Мы подписались, надеемся на взаимность!

[@marinabp8440]

Hello Sage! Yesterday I did this creation and it was a hit. I'm learning a lot with the way you explain each design, especially easy for beginners like me. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge! You can check the final result at my Instagram account marina.purpurina ¡¡Gracias!!

[@BalloonSage]

That's wonderful! I'll check it out right now.

[@andrewsballoons]

I love the Balloon and how you do it. But seriously, do you have to wear a shirt with filthy language on it. Kids watch these kinds of videos.

[@BalloonSage]

Hi Andrew. I'm answering you with respect, I promise. Honestly, kids don't watch my videos. These videos are instructions for adults and my detailed statistics on my videos that KZbin gives me confirms this. I never swear in my vids, I'm always polite to my audience, but sometimes I Just want to express myself . I love that Australia shirt and I wear it all the time. Truly, if a kid is savvy enough to notice and read that, then they are already fully aware of what the word is and probably use it with their friends. Even the bible has swear words in it, and parents want their kids to read it, so I feel it's all about context. I have never received a complaint about this shirt in public or on one of my videos before, from parents or anyone. My videos consist of me flouncing around making cutesy animals, flowers, and very feminine decór most of the time , and recently my female audience has been skyrocketing due to my decór vids, while I think I was alienating my male audience by not providing some more designs for boys specifically. I wore the shirt for a few seconds because it's a humorous shirt that expresses my personality that fit the theme of the video, and nobody has been or will be harmed by it, I promise you. You found the one swear word shown for a few seconds on my channel of over 150 vids.

[@andrewsballoons]

Well, I thank you for taking time to respond. It may be the only instance of it in all your videos, but I did not look for it. You do such a great job on the videos and have mad balloon skills. But I guarantee that there are others out there that also would find it offensive. Sad to say that that language has become pervasive in some segments of society. But my kids and my colleges, as Christians and balloon twisters, would find it offensive. You can speak as you wish. God gave us the right to speak, but that does not mean we should say everything we can. As a professional, just trying to let you know, that language still does offend some people. And the less people are offended the more people share and watch. Thanks for responding

[@BalloonSage]

Andrew Grosjean All I can say is that people love to take offense to things. If I say the name of the breed of dog "shih-tzu", I am still saying "shit", yet it is not offensive. If I had a shirt that says "I love my country", there is a very filthy word as the first syllable of "country" yet I'm sure you say that word and don't think twice. As a professional, I have never cursed in front of a child and the parents and kids always love me at the events, and this video , again, is made for adults. I just think there is something to be said for not castrating expression, and there is nothing inherently technically harmful about the word "shit", legally or spiritually. I read my bible and I take "taking the lord's name in vain" very seriously, but other than that, I have a hard time being offended by any words at all. I have had people at church events get offended by my balloon sculptures of Christ (made purely as a testament to the Lord) but most people simply understand what in reality is harmful, and what isn't. Just because someone is offended, it doesn't mean they were actually harmed in any way, and I feel like you are talking to me as if I am potentially causing harm to people by wearing a shirt with a silly word on it. I appreciate you expressing your opinion, I definitely understand where you're coming from, I just hope maybe you can understand where I'm coming from as well.

[@andrewsballoons]

I understand the logic of what your saying. There was a time when our society kept that that language out of entertainment. I believe that was a better time. I understand if you do not. Thank you again for the time to respond.