Yosemite Sam Hat

A

Inflate a 260 red, leaving 3" uninflated. Create a soft 1" pinch twist, then a 7" bubble, and a second soft 1" pinch twist.

B

Twist three more 7" bubbles, attaching each one back to the alternating pinch twist.

C

Inflate a white 260 at least 20" for the eyes. Attach the nozzle to the first pinch twist from Step A. Twist a 7 ½" bubble and attach it to the second pinch twist. Create another 7 ½" bubble and attach it back to the first pinch twist. Cut and tie the extra white balloon.

D

Arrange the six bubbles you have in three rows. From front to back, the two whites in front, then a row of two red, then another row of two red in the back.

E

Blow up a red 260 at least 25" and attach it to the pinch twist at the top of the head. Twist a 7 ½" bubble and run it along the outside of one of the eyes. Attach it to the bottom pinch twist.

F

Make a 7" loop twist, then a 7 ½" bubble. Run the bubble along the outside of the other eye and attach back to the top pinch twist.

G

Squeeze out the balloon to make it soft. Twist a 2 ½" bubble, then cut the very end of the balloon. Tie the balloon off ½" inch after the bubble. Pull the extra balloon through to the head until the bubble rests firmly between the eyes. Attach end of the balloon to the pinch twist at the bottom of the head.

H

Inflate a black 260 at least 16" and tie the nozzle to the base of the head. Twist a 7 ½" bubble and run it along the outside of the head right behind the bubble from Step E. Attach the bubble to the top of the head.

I

Twist another 7 ½" bubble and run it along the other side of the head, mirroring the bubble from Step H. Attach to the base of the head. Cut and tie the extra balloon.

J

Inflate a red 350, leaving 3" uninflated. Squeeze out the balloon until it is soft. Measure a 24" bubble, then cut and tie the remaining balloon.

K

Twist the balloon in half and attach the twist to the base of the head. “S” bend each side.

L

For the nose, inflate a pink 350 at least 5". Attach the nozzle to the base between the two mustache pieces. Make a 4" bubble and pinch twist it. Cut and tie the extra balloon.

M

Inflate a blush 260, leaving ½" uninflated. Tie the balloon into a ring. Make a twist halfway around the ring.

N

Attach the nozzle and end knot to the base of the head. Attach the midway twist to the top of the head. Position the balloon so the bottom rests behind the moustache.

O

Inflate a blush 260, leaving 3" uninflated. Wrap the nozzle around the pinch twist on top of the head. Squeeze an “M” shape in the balloon, starting 1 ½" from the nozzle.

P

Inflate a red 260, leaving 2" uninflated. Twist a bubble the circumference of the persons head. Cut off the extra balloon and tie it into a ring.

Q

Attach the ring to the base of the Yosemite head. Make a twist halfway around the ring. Twist a 24" bubble in the balloon from Step O, followed by a 1" pinch twist. Attach the pinch twist to the twist in the hat ring. Cut and tie the extra blush balloon.

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