Balloon Twisters for Hire Near Me

A balloon twister or balloon artist creatively shapes balloons into unique designs and characters such as animals, hats, flowers, and more. Learn more about hiring a balloon twister for your next birthday party or special event!

On average, a balloon twister costs $100-$200 per hour. Prices can vary based on your location, the number of balloon sculptures they will need to make, and their skill level. If you’re looking for more ways to keep little ones engaged, we have children’s performers for any budget from balloon artists to face painters to costumed characters!

The number of balloons that can be twisted per hour really depends on the complexity of the shapes being requested. Many artists can do 10-15 custom shapes per hour or about 25 per hour for simpler, pre-approved shapes.

If you’re planning a large event, you may want to book more than one balloon twister to ensure everyone gets a balloon. You can also hire additional services like face painting and magic shows so every guest has something to do!

A balloon twister can shape balloons into almost anything! The most common designs are animals but there are countless possibilities. Balloon artists love to get creative and can often make custom designs that fit your event’s theme.

Balloon twisting can be a great addition to festivals, community events, holiday parties, and family-friendly corporate events. The large variety of designs that they can offer makes them great with a bunch of different age groups. Due to the limited amount of equipment needed, they are also very flexible in regard to the performance space.

Every performer sets their own travel preference. When contacting a balloon artist for hire, discuss their ability to travel to your event and any associated travel fees before booking.

When hiring a local balloon artist, look for someone with experience, creativity, and positive past client experiences. Once you find a balloon twister to hire, take a moment to view their profiles to see examples of their work, read about their expertise, and check out reviews.

If you have the skills, balloon twisting is a great business idea! Many people request balloon artists for birthday parties, corporate events, festivals, community events, and more. Typically, they charge around $100-$200 an hour.

Balloons for twisting come in a variety of sizes and are made specifically to resist breaking when being shaped and handled. Qualatex and Betallatex are well-known brands of balloons that are highly recommended. Balloons also come in different sizes and lengths. You’ll need to test out different balloons to find out which brand and size work best for you.

There are many very helpful resources online to help you learn how to make balloon animals and other designs. One of the best resources to learn different designs is YouTube. Becoming a balloon animal artist definitely takes practice, and video lessons allow you to see the creation of each shape and pause or rewind when needed.

Yes, you should definitely have a way to show your balloon art to potential clients. We recommend using high-quality photos, video examples, as well as reviews from past clients to show your value to new potential clients.

Insurance is not a requirement to be a balloon twister. However, having performers’ insurance is never a bad idea! In fact, some clients may require that you have insurance before they book you.

A Certified Balloon Artist (CBA) is a professional who has completed training and passed an exam to show expertise in balloon design, techniques, and event decor. To become certified, balloon artists must complete an online education program, attend hands-on workshops, and pass both a written exam and a practical demonstration of their skills.