Simple Tulip

Tulips are handy shapes to know.  I often add one to my bunny or bear.  Just a little extra color that makes people smile.

Tulip Twist

Tulip twists are also called apple twists - mostly because they are easy ways to make both tulips and apples.  They also make great suction cups (seriously, you can stick balloons onto flat things with them) and are the basis for a number of other sculptures.  They do take a bit of practice - and are very very hard with long nails - or unkempt nails that will snag the balloon.