LARKS HEAD KNOT

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LARKS HEAD KNOT: This simple tying technique is fast and easy!

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STEP 1: Inflate balloon and hold in your left hand. With your right hand, hold the ribbon with the desired length of tail .  

 

STEP 2: Using your left hand, secure both tails of the ribbon. Right hand; Your thumb and finger 1 and 2 should be used to make a loop.    
STEP 3: Right hand: Use finger 3 and 4 to hold down the loop.    
STEP 4: Right Hand: Twist your wrist over so that you can grab the two tails and pull through the loop, to...    
STEP 5: Create a loop that can open and close.  
STEP 6: Pass the neck of the balloon through the loop and tighten by pulling both tails.  
STEP 7: Turn the balloon over, pull the two tails apart tightly. Wrap one tail around the neck, tie twice very tight.

 

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