CRITTERS #41

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  This issue starts with tips on tying a knot and making a tulip twist hold. There is a nice "In Memory of David Grist" article. There's a page on the 2004 Balloon Manor, a 10,000 sq.-ft. balloon haunted house designed by Larry Moss and Don Caldwell. Ed Chee's 2005 DiamondJam gets 2 pages with pictures of winning figures. And, Guido Claassen's "Perfect Balloon Weaving" video is reviewed.

 The Spotlight is on Bruce Kalver and how he came to be a successful family entertainer. After the article, Bruce shows one of his favorite restaurant figures, the Diamond Ring (2-260).

 There are 4 ideas using the new animal face balloons. Don Caldwell shows a fancy Birdie (7-260, 2-SmHrt, Bird Face), a quick Kitty (2-260, 160, Cat Face), and a fast Frog (260, Frog Face). Mark Verge shows a 1 balloon Turtle (Frog Face).

 Besides all this, there is a cute Monkey (2-260, 350, SmRnd) and very nice Butterfly Bracelet (2-260, 160, 2-SmHrt) by Don Caldwell.