Becoming a Professional Balloon Twister
To become a professional balloon twister, complete all three online exams with a score of 80% or higher. Consider waiting at least two years before taking the Practical Exam to build your balloon techniques and skills if you’ve just started your balloon business.
Required Supplies
- All you need for balloon twisting is balloons and a pump. Qualatex 260Q balloons are recommended.
- Any hand pump from your local party store will work well.
Earning Potential
You can make money as a balloon twister for various events, typically charging around $100 to $200 per hour.
Balloon Artists
- Balloon artists create animals from balloons as entertainment, charging $100 – $200 per hour.
- Making balloon animals is more interesting than waiting in line.
Advanced Techniques
In this style, balloon artists use more than one balloon for each model, switching styles depending on the model. Techniques like weaving and stuffing are also used.
Salaries and Certifications
- The salaries of Balloon Artists range from $18,780 to $147,890, with a median of $76,150.
- A Certified Balloon Artist passes exams. Fewer than 3000 exist globally.
Balloon Decoration Business
Proper planning is key to a successful balloon decoration business, especially in India, where the industry has seen significant growth over the past decade.
Balloon Artistry Tips
- Balloon artists, benders, and twisters have a special skillset for shaping balloons into various designs.
- Pioneer Ralph Dewey published 16 twisting books- work under a pro by referral or online to learn.