Okay, so the rub with balloons is that they completely freak some people out, they don't look their best for long, and they take a lot of effort to inflate.
However, in the hands of a master, the humble balloon is transformed into a thing of beauty. These 10 balloon sculptures showcase the artistic opportunities presented by an inflated piece of plastic.
Implications - From inflatable couture to balloons for geeks, these rubbered inflations are almost impossible to not transform into something truly unique. Balloons have become a symbol of fun and partying, which is something the average kid (and adult) can appreciate. It's hard not to love the artistic air-filled sculptures that people have managed to create.
10 Incredible Balloon Sculptures
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Inflatable Couture
Dresses Made Entirely of Twisted Balloons
9
Balloon Sculptures as Art
Jason Hackenwerth's Captivating Balloons
8
Recycled Balloon Furniture
The Balloona Stool
7
Floating Billboards
12 Hot Air Balloon Ads
6
Balloon Art From Around The World
5
Balloon Fashion II
Haut Couture with Air
4
Inflatable Violence
The Balloon Tank
3
Balloons for Geeks
Balloon Guy's Art
2
Toy Balloons as Air Travel
Getting High with 150 Party Baloons
1
Rude Balloon Modelling Conference
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