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How to Make a Balloon Hamster

Making balloon animals is a hobby that many people use to entertain children. Balloon-crafting is especially appreciated at children̵7;s birthday parties and other family events, such as carnivals, fairs and picnics. Knowing how to make a variety of balloon animals will help keep children entertained and prevent disappointment. A hamster is a straightforward, one-balloon animal that will please hamster lovers everywhere.

Things You'll Need

Long, thin balloons
Permanent marker

Instructions

- 1
  Inflate one balloon, leaving a 7 inch tail at the end. Make a knot in the other end of the balloon.
- 2
  Fold the knotted end of the balloon over about 4 inches and twist to make a 2-inch petal shape on the end of the balloon.
- 3
  Twist the balloon 1-inch away from the base of the petal to make a 1-inch bubble. Make a second 1-inch bubble below the first.
- 4
  Twist the two bubbles around the petal shape, making two ears that sit on top of the hamster̵7;s face.
- 5
  Twist the balloon just below the head to make a small neck for the hamster. Make a small 1-inch bubble below the twist. Make two ½-inch bubbles below the first bubble and one more 1-inch bubble.
- 6
  Twist the twisted sections on either side of the row of bubbles together, creating two feet for the hamster.
- 7
  Twist a 2-inch bubble for the hamster̵7;s body. Create a second leg section to make two more legs for the hamster.
- 8
  Pinch the remaining balloon tail so the air travels to the end of the balloon. Twist a small ½-inch bubble in the end of the balloon for the tail. Twist the long section into two equal pieces. Twist the first section around the hamster̵7;s neck. Twist the second section around the hamster̵7;s back legs creating a fat body for the hamster made of three balloon sections.
- 9
  Draw eyes and a mouth on the hamster̵7;s face with a permanent marker.

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