Thread: I am not a fan of inflatables but....

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I am still looking for a more in depth how to.

So far everything I have found is a matter of finding a stuffed animal that mimics the desigb you are looking to duplicate.

Separate the animal at the seams and measure the pieces. Transfer the design onto graph paper and label each piece. Multiply the models dimensions to the wanted proportions.

Copy the design in the newly increased scale to paper including the corresponding label part ID and cut it out. Tape the paper to desired material. Most commonly used low cost material I have seen has been trash liners or poly sheets with an approximate 4 mil thickness. (I have a good line on green lawn trash bags and black plastic sheeting that I will experiment with for my sea creature.)

Cut around this pattern until all pieces are complete.

Tape seams together in a matching color tape. remove pattern guide as each piece is fastened so you do not forget where your pieces connect.

At the base or back of the unit, tape to a common household box fan.

Holes in seams are OK due to the air needing a place to escape.

I am going to do some experiments with some of my daughters older stuffed animals. If succesful, I will take some pics and add a tutorial.

That's awesome I'm looking forward to see your progress.
Thanks for sharing

This is a great site to check out what a group of artists have done with inflatables. Lots of links to other sites as well. Somewhere in all of the links there is some how-to info as well.
AKAirways: Inflatable Art and Architecture

I too love the Kracken styled inflatable. I came across this one and at it's height it's pretty amazing IMO and scary looking too. Bet it is outstanding at night.

THE SKULL 25 FEET TALL THIS IS ANOTHER GREAT ENTRANCE TO YOUR ATTRACTION

Inflatables are just plain cheesy. But that Octopus gives a nice touch to the building. That being said, I wonder what the neighbors would think if it was up all year?

I dont hate them and i dont like them !! inflatables have their own purpose ! to me they are intended to haunt the very littles ones . thats wy i have 2 sections nobody looses out !!! never mix inflatables with the macabre ( NEVER ) then it gets very taky !!!!