Video Tape Library

Association members may check tapes out from our new video library.  Watch for a list of available tapes to appear here soon. 

KC/Midwest Balloon Professionals Video Library

Updated 3/19/00

Videos may be checked out for 30 days. Two videos may be checked out at the same time. The fee for late returns is $5 per week, per item. If a video is lost, you will be responsible for the replacement cost of the video. Videos may be checked out at American Balloon Factory, monthly Balloon Jams and bi-monthly meetings.

All 12 videos from the Bruce Walden series have been added to the library.  They
are on long-term loan from Up, Up & Away! A description of each will be posted soon. 

Balloon Magic—Professional Edition Marvin Hardy 53 Minutes
Includes Dog, Giraffe, Rabbit, Down Ear Dog, Poodle, Monkey, Tulip, Boutonniere, 4 Petal Flower, Sword, Airplane, Swan, Parrot in a Swing, Brontosaurus, Horse, Unicorn, Lion, Deer, Ram, Lovebirds, Bear with Pop Twist, Heart, Motorcycle, Seagull, Banjo.

Balloon-gineering Volume 1 The Basics Royal and Patty Sorell 70 Minutes 1996 Volume 1 is basic information, including Balloon Types and Sizes, Accessories, Pumps, Inflation Techniques, Safety, Insurance Tying, Twisting and Basic Sculptures. There are two copies of this tape available.

Balloon-gineering Volume 2 Dynamic Interactive Cranial Decorations Royal and Patty Sorell 70 Minutes 1996
Volume 2 features over 34 hats, 8 masks, a couple of noses and 7 ensembles. This tape shows how to costume a Knight, a Dragon, a Scuba Diver, a Bride, a Sheriff Woody and a Witch. There are two copies of this tape available.

Balloongineering Volume 3 From Balloon Animals to Balloon Sculpture Royal and Patty Sorell 70 Minutes 1997
Volume 3 includes Kissing Poodles with Heart, Kissing Swans in a Heart, Hugging Bears In Heart, Bear on Heart with Heart or Tulips, Lion with Mouse, 360 & 260 Sword, Monkey on Palm Tree with Bananas, Bow & Arrow, Fishing Pole with Fish, Flower with Ladybug or Bee, Bouquet, Tommy Gun, Cartoon Bird Runner 3-260 Bunny, Cartoon Yellow Bird and Motorcycle. There are two copies of this tape available.

Tools of the Trade Conwin, Inc. An introduction to Conwin equipment and how to use it. A great tape to review when purchasing new Conwin equipment!

Figure Tying Part A Bruce Walden’s Balloon School Video Collection Vol. 9, 1999. 82 Minutes. Step-by-Step Basic Twists and Simple Projects. Great for the balloon decorator wanting to learn more about non-round balloons.

Figure Tying Part B Bruce Walden’s Balloon School Video Collection, Vol. 10, 1999. 87 Minutes. Intermediate to Advanced Figure Tying Sculptures.

Volume 3: A Foundation for Balloon Décor QBN Video Series. Tests for this tape may be purchased through Pioneer.

Volume 4: Strategies for Balloon Delivery QBN Video Series. Tests for this tape may be purchased through Pioneer.

Volume 5: Business Side of Balloons QBN Video Series. Tests for this tape may be purchased through Pioneer. For balloon business owners only. 

The Hi-Float Video From Basic Instructions to fun tips and tricks, this is a great guide to the Hi-Float products.

Hi-Speed Basics Bruce Walden’s Balloon School Video Collection, Volume 1. 92 Minutes. Efficiency secrets and equipment for precise and profitable décor.

Balloon Pro Sculpture Drop Balloon Pro. This video shows balloons dropping over and over again, perhaps useful for a bridal fair or trade show booth to show balloon drops.

#2 Building Balloon Arches & Sculptures CTI Balloon Decorating Series

#3 Balloon Delivery & Services CTI Balloon Decorating Series

#4 Artistic Centerpieces CTI Balloon Decorating Series

#5 Large Scale Sculptures CTI Balloon Decorating Series

#6 Basic Assembly CTI Balloon Decorating Series

#7 Advanced Techniques for Sculptures CTI Balloon Decorating Series

Link-O-Loon Balloon Decorating System Betallic Balloons. This video shows basic Link-O-Loon techniques, including building sculptures, columns, spheres, tunnels and more.

Dave Bartlett "Mr. Rainbow" Video Series

Volume 1 Beginners Only 60 Minutes, 1997. T. Myers refers to this tape as "Balloon Twisting for Dummies." It is a very clear introduction for those that are not familiar with balloon twisting. This is an excellent beginning tape. Includes Knot tying, Bubbles, Dog, Long Dog, Giraffe, Poodle, 3 Twist Dog, Hummingbird, Bee, Sword, Lovebirds in a loop, Dino, Apple Twist, Bubble into balloon, 2^nd Color Nose, Loose Knot, Shaping, Heart, Turtle, Bear, Cat, Deer, Elephant, Aardvark.

Volume 2 The Best of Bartlett 90 Minutes, 1996. Includes Monkey in a Tree reaching for a Banana (9-260’s), Skunk with a Cent (2-260’s), Garfield (4-260’s), Small and Large Peacock (4 & 7-260’s), Rainbow Hat (5-260’s), Large Rainbow (6-260’s), Pink Panther (3+260’s), Barney (5-260’s), Big Bird (5+-260’s), Crab (1 to 4-260’s), Snoopy in an Airplane (5 to 7-260’s).

Volume 3 Original Balloon Creations 60 Minutes, 1997. Includes Penguin/Puffin, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Clown, Santa Claus and Winnie the Pooh.

Volume 4 Quick and Impressive 45 Minutes, 1999. Includes Horse, Unicorn, Seahorse, Hound Dog with Bone, Lion, Aardvark, Elephant, Pig, Dinosaur, Beaver and Penguin.

Volume 5 Halloween Stuff 65 Minutes, 1999. Jack-O-Lantern, Black Cat, Bat, Snake Variations, Frankenstein Holding a Severed Head, Igor, Witch Flying on a Broomstick.

Volume 6 More Original Creations 55 Minutes, 1999. Teletubbies, Kenny from South Park, a Big Diapered Baby with Pacifier, Chicken with an Egg.

Volume 7 More Quick and Impressive 50 Minutes, 1999. Chihuahua, Bulldog, Frog, Duck, Swan, Quick Pooh, Quick Monkey in a Tree, Koala, Kangaroo with Joey, Armadillo, Rhino and Hippo.

Volume 8 Hot Clown Cool Balloons 60 Minutes, 1999. Piglet, Tigger, Cardinal or Blue Jay, Angel.

Volume 9 Even More Quick and Impressive 60 Minutes, 1999. Shark, Dolphin, Mermaid, Spider, Iguana, Army Tank, Race Car, Bull, Rabbit in a Top Hat.