Made this today, Graham. Excellent instructions - as always. I used the first method which was really straightforward, and I actually used two different colours the first time so it would be easier to follow. But makes a great football with only 2x 260 balloons.

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Quote from: "MrTim" [ You are not allowed to view this attachment ] WP_20170729_11_43_43_Pro (2).jpg[/attachment:2u6puvc5]How on earth did you do that with a single 350, Graham? I would have needed something more like a 370 or 380, so opted for the two balloon solution which was altogether an easier option.

I used two 350's Tim, I do mention it in the instructions and say for the first few times you make
it that it would be easier to use three 350's. Not sure where you got the idea I made it with one 350.

I have made it with one 260 and scaled it all down.

Oh blast! That'll be why I had so much difficulty, Graham... I should pay more attention to your immaculate instructions in the future.
I used one 350 for the head and another for the body.

[ You are not allowed to view this attachment ] ThreeBears.jpg[/attachment:qfituzp4]Here I used a smaller tummy for the medium-sized teddy and then the same design but with 260s for the baby.
I experimented with different coloured noses, and found black to look better than the chocolate brown.
My favourite is with grey 350s - somehow it looks like a "cleaner" design (not in this photo).

[ You are not allowed to view this attachment ] WP_20170729_11_43_43_Pro (2).jpg[/attachment:1nprg44v]How on earth did you do that with a single 350, Graham? I would have needed something more like a 370 or 380, so opted for the two balloon solution which was altogether an easier option.