Engagement Centrepiece

Was asked to do a couple of birds for an engagement party for a church friend. The first image that came to mind was that of two swans in water.

Went on youtube to find swan tutorials. Not the basic swan, but something more complex. Finally found one from Andre Nolle and something from a website BalloonArtWorld.com

I had every intention to made a diamond weave for the water, but it just didn't turn out. The weave wouldn't lie flat. Ended up using a blue cloth as the water instead.

The swans were fairly easy to make. With practice. Took me a couple of hours to get them right. The balloons kept bursting in the room, either from over twisting, or heat. Even though I'm in an air-con room. Grr.. The beak was the most difficult part, getting it at the right proportions. But, overall, a really nice sculpture.

So here it is, I hope the couple likes them!