December Model of the Month (Reindeer Bracelet)

Started by Graham Lee, December 01, 2023, 11:43:17 AM

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I thought we should go with something a little Christmassy for December so have made the Reindeer Bracelet.
Will add the step by step tutorial when I can and hope the design is of use to a few.
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A little late because we have been so busy this past week working here there and everywhere,
well Leeds, Reigate and Knightsbridge to be precise.. he he.

So this is what will be in the complimentary packs with the orders for December.
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Inflate the Mocha 260 leaving 7/8 fingers un-inflated. Make two 1 finger bubbles and twist into two pinch twists.
Then make a 1.5 finger bubble and make into the pinch twist for the lower section of the mouth.

You then need a 4 finger bubble followed by a 1 finger pinch twist.
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Then make another 4 finger bubble and twist this into the mouth/nose section of the Reindeer.

You then need a 5 finger bubble with a 2 finger pinch twist.
(You can have two 1.5 finger pinch twists here to hold the antlers in place. I have posted both pictures at the end)
I just used the one pinch twist for the tutorial, but the double pinch twist might hold the antlers better for you.

Now make a small spacer bubble and attach to the lower 1 finger pinch twist.
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Now onto the ears, I made a 4 finger and 2 finger bubble and twisted the second bubble into the larger pinch twist.

Then make a 2 finger and 4 finger bubble and twist the balloon into the 1 finger pinch twist.

You need a 3 finger bubble and deflate the rest of the Mocha 260.
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Now for the flower bracelet, you need six 2.5 finger fold twists.
Inflate the Red 260 leaving 7/8 fingers un-inflated, twist a 2.5 finger fold twist.
Once you have twisted one of the fold twists, squeeze the air along the balloon to make the next bubble a little softer.

Then make five more of the 2.5 finger fold twists.
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I put a small pinch twist underneath the flower bracelet as I feel this holds it better into place.

You should have quite a lot of Red 260 left so deflate this but leave a 1 to 1.5 finger bubble at the end for the nose of the Reindeer.
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Add this to the top of the mouth/nose section.

Attach the 3 finger bubble of the Reindeer securely to the flower bracelet as well.

Make a 3 finger bubble with the Black 260.
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Split this into two and tie them together, place into the head section of the Reindeer.

Inflate the Grey 160 leaving 7/8 fingers un-inflated, you could use Chocolate Brown or Blush for the antlers.

Make a 2 finger bubble followed by a 1 finger pinch twist.
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Then make a very small fold twist followed by a 3 finger bubble and another 1 finger pinch twist.

Then make two 3 finger bubbles and twist the 160 back into the 1 finger pinch twist.
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Make a 4 finger bubble and twist this into the top larger pinch twist on the head.

Make another 4 finger bubble followed by a 1 finger pinch twist,
then two more 3 finger bubbles and twist the 160 around the 1 finger pinch twist.
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Then make a 3 finger bubble followed by another 1 finger pinch twist.
You then need another very small fold twist to match the other side of the antlers.

Make the final 2 finger bubble and discard the rest of the Grey 160.
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Add some Edding White marker to the eyes, I also add some dots to the nose section as well.

If adding a puff inflated 260 to wrap around the wrist, for a child probably only use three quarters of the balloon.
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And this should be your finished Reindeer.
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#14
As I mentioned earlier you can have two pinch twists where the antlers attach like in these pictures.
It does make it easier to move and adjust the antlers to the position you prefer.
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