Balloon Painting

Garret and I have been described as follows:
"There are lots of things that people talk about doing and think sound fun but never actually DO.  Garret and Christine ACTUALLY DO those things"

You're in good hands.

Alright, I'm going to call this one "an art project for the masses" because it takes no actual artistic ability but the results are awesome!!

You will need:

Canvas (or other flat blank material) (we also used wood)

Washable (or not) Paint

Water Balloons

Bucket/Bowl

A Water source

Clothes you don't care about or want to tie dye

Space (most likely outside)

Decent aim

How To:

1.  This is the least fun and most complicated part... sorry.  Put a hefty glob of paint in a balloon, the paint bottles we were using had a little lip on them so we just put the balloons on that, but if that is not the case you could use the tip that comes with the balloons as a funnel. After the paint is in, twist the balloon so it doesn't come gushing out.

2.  With the balloon still twisted, slip the end onto the water source, untwist and fill the balloon the rest of the way.

3.  Tie off and place in bucket.

4.  Repeat steps 1-3 until desired number of balloons is reached.

5.  One person hold the blank canvas about 10 yards from the other person.

6. Above "other person" pick up balloon, take aim, and throw the balloon at the canvas.

7. Repeat step 6 until balloons are gone or you deem your masterpiece complete

Variations:

Paint balloon baseball (Balloon=Ball, Canvas=Bat, Pitcher+Batter=Messy)

Individual balloon painting-  Toss a paint balloon up in the air, hold you canvas parallel to the ground, "catch" the balloon with the canvas.

                     

Advice:

Prepare to get messy!

Keep you mouth CLOSED... you may be tempted to smile because you are having so much fun but RESIST the urge! (especially if you're using, i don't know, lead paint or something not recommended.)

For different patterns put  tape on the canvas between steps 4 & 5.

Coat the out side of some of the balloons with a different color paint than what's inside them right before  you throw them.

Put a blank canvas on the ground under you, the incidental art is cool!

Don't throw paint balloons at people who are not participating... not cool.

Document with pictures.

Here is our finished product.

These were made with balloons filled with one color with another color on the outside. 

Incidental Art

 May the fun be with you...