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  • Jeremy Telford built the world's largest balloon sculpture. But that's only one of the impressive things he has done with balloons. He's recreated the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, numerous Marvel characters, Van Gogh's Starry Night, and Stranger Things' Demogorgon...all with just balloons.
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  • @elisablack1612
    @elisablack1612 4 роки тому +6080

    My company hired him to make balloon sculptures for a couple of Make-A-Wish foundation parties for sick kids. He spent hours building things, but he refused to take any money for it because it was for the kids. This guy is seriously cool.

    • @starlightequestrian6729
      @starlightequestrian6729 4 роки тому +228

      @@tsukisclone you sound so confident. What is your proof? Or do you like to just be a jerk on the internet

    • @molly.dog8brooke792
      @molly.dog8brooke792 4 роки тому +166

      BlackKnight Lead-
      Why? Why are you here? Why not just scroll by? Why must you sound like a child and tell people they’re lying without any proof.

    • @starlightequestrian6729
      @starlightequestrian6729 4 роки тому +119

      @@molly.dog8brooke792 pretty sure he is a child looking for attention in 'calling people out.'

    • @molly.dog8brooke792
      @molly.dog8brooke792 4 роки тому +84

      Kryptfire
      I think so too. Sounds a lot like my 9 year old nephew (especially with that emoji).

    • @Nirrrina
      @Nirrrina 4 роки тому +51

      That is really awesome of him. Very sweet. I bet they were a big hit too. I didn't even know it was to make works of art out of balloons like this.

  • @jkengland832
    @jkengland832 4 роки тому +4514

    It took him 6 hours to make the Demogorgon, jesus christ, that is impossibly fast

    • @dylandreisbach1986
      @dylandreisbach1986 4 роки тому +125

      Thinking about it, your totally right.

    • @shutaura9784
      @shutaura9784 4 роки тому +58

      I make puddle baloon take 30 minute

    • @bluckq
      @bluckq 4 роки тому +8

      For real

    • @cyruzwilliams2305
      @cyruzwilliams2305 4 роки тому +22

      Yea when he said 6 hrs I was like that's hardly no time at all

    • @charleh3493
      @charleh3493 4 роки тому +4

      That's how much time a painting would take

  • @EricHansenHaiTech
    @EricHansenHaiTech 4 роки тому +855

    I went to college with Jeremy. He's always been really talented, but he's also taken things to the next level!

    • @rad5207
      @rad5207 4 роки тому +60

      @@tsukisclone What would be the point in lying about that? 😂 Regardless if he's lying or not, who tf cares...

    • @notunique1288
      @notunique1288 4 роки тому +11

      @Jesire erised I mean. . .it's kinda hard to believe anything without solid evidence. Well for me it's hard since liars consume the world. So idk if he's being serious but in my eyes these people are saying this stuff for attention. Pessimism is a lovely thing isn't it

    • @alexanderdaltchev617
      @alexanderdaltchev617 4 роки тому +3

      @Jesire erised I saw that too, just why do they have a desire to do that. Attention seekers these days...

    • @jinsunkim9966
      @jinsunkim9966 4 роки тому +4

      BlackKnight Lead- really? You’re just going on others nice comments and trying to make them worse stop being a jerk

    • @notunique1288
      @notunique1288 4 роки тому

      @@jinsunkim9966 not necessarily. . .

  • @humanpaste1268
    @humanpaste1268 4 роки тому +1362

    This dude’s making sculptures, while I’m over here who can’t even tie a balloon properly.

  • @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun
    @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun 4 роки тому +2995

    Imagine this guy showing up for your Birthday

    • @ArceoInfinity
      @ArceoInfinity 4 роки тому +63

      One Taj Mahal and demorgorgon please

    • @jin_cotl
      @jin_cotl 4 роки тому +4

      Arceo Infinity yes

    • @FIimsy
      @FIimsy 4 роки тому +31

      This guy will probably turn my house into the movie up

    • @endery4ssir499
      @endery4ssir499 4 роки тому +25

      But instead he rips a mask off his face and says “you thought I was gonna sculpt you balloons, but it was me DIO!”

    • @endery4ssir499
      @endery4ssir499 4 роки тому +1

      But instead he rips a mask off his face and says “you thought I was gonna sculpt you balloons, but it was me DIO!”

  • @RustyB5000
    @RustyB5000 4 роки тому +1020

    Bro this guy is epic!! He needs a youtube channel.

    • @jakobhallcba3858
      @jakobhallcba3858 4 роки тому +5

      MWYANT19 he has one

    • @rk3340
      @rk3340 4 роки тому +90

      Here you go m.ua-cam.com/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/v-deo.html

    • @RustyB5000
      @RustyB5000 4 роки тому +17

      @@rk3340 lmaoooooooooooooo! classic

    • @soap6003
      @soap6003 4 роки тому +7

      RK 740 welp i tried

    • @joshuaadams8240
      @joshuaadams8240 4 роки тому +19

      @RK 740 I got Rick Rolled!

  • @crashfrog3051
    @crashfrog3051 4 роки тому +350

    I wonder if he could make a hot-air balloon out of balloons ...

    • @horizonsystems178
      @horizonsystems178 4 роки тому +6

      Crash Frog no the balloons will burst due to air pressure

    • @abandonedchannel797
      @abandonedchannel797 4 роки тому +5

      Hot-air ballon made out hot-air balloons made out off balloons

    • @hansalt6695
      @hansalt6695 4 роки тому

      @@horizonsystems178 ok BOOMER

    • @hibye1681
      @hibye1681 4 роки тому

      TYpic Tic ok zoomer

    • @yusha8442
      @yusha8442 3 роки тому

      @@hansalt6695 ok zoomer

  • @Xijbor
    @Xijbor 4 роки тому +5

    All I see is a guy that found his thing, executed and is now recognized for his craft. Respect.

  • @whoahanant
    @whoahanant 4 роки тому +807

    He's extremely fast. :0 6 hours for a Demogorgon? That's pretty fast for art.

    • @gorgeousmoon5736
      @gorgeousmoon5736 4 роки тому

      dude bro I made one that is 6 feet tall in 20 minutes

    • @Spexo
      @Spexo 4 роки тому +11

      Mike Wazowski Highly doubt it

    • @gorgeousmoon5736
      @gorgeousmoon5736 4 роки тому

      The Guy who plays games I’ll prove it

    • @onepolarboi2254
      @onepolarboi2254 4 роки тому +5

      Mike Wazowski are you going to upload a vid of you doing it?

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 роки тому

      @@gorgeousmoon5736 Prove it

  • @aryangupta1971
    @aryangupta1971 4 роки тому +656

    *balloons exist*
    Balloon guy : _I'll take your entire stock_

  • @dylandreisbach1986
    @dylandreisbach1986 4 роки тому +151

    9:26 I have thought of this before. The world wouldn't be as happy if people stopped making music, shows, movies, drawings, etc. Even though they don't do something traditionally academic or challenging doesn't mean it's not worth it for them to be able to do these things as a job.

    • @professionalcommenter
      @professionalcommenter 4 роки тому +17

      Think about this too, you can have an architect, engineer and a construction foreman create a magnificent building right? But who finishes the building? Who adds the right chandelier to the lobby or the right chair to the office? A designer! Someone who uses art and design to finish a building! you are absolutely right in that the world would not be the same without artists.

    • @malnutritionboy
      @malnutritionboy 4 роки тому +3

      @@professionalcommenter so you think architects and engineers don't make art?

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 роки тому

      @@malnutritionboy If you call making tech an artform sure...

    • @malnutritionboy
      @malnutritionboy 4 роки тому

      @@Hetsu.. good that u agree

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 роки тому

      @@malnutritionboy Thats soley depends on the person, if they think it is sure. But most don't.

  • @keremtopalismailoglu933
    @keremtopalismailoglu933 4 роки тому +77

    He is so in love with his job he is motivating me

    • @turin1224
      @turin1224 3 роки тому

      Me too but that's a different thing that i use it or not

  • @thekingofcool2105
    @thekingofcool2105 4 роки тому +350

    Respect his craftsmanship

  • @RANDOMstuffanimation
    @RANDOMstuffanimation 4 роки тому +163

    "so what's your dream job?"
    Me: it's complicated

  • @lokristine8869
    @lokristine8869 4 роки тому +350

    I want to learn!
    "It requires a lot of math"
    Never mind.

    • @haikal4232
      @haikal4232 4 роки тому +9

      @@jane_doughnut thats math

    • @eddiesanchez2293
      @eddiesanchez2293 4 роки тому

      Frfr i hate math🤣😥

    • @daisytorres1614
      @daisytorres1614 4 роки тому

      @@jane_doughnut which kinda is a part of math

    • @rjanims9223
      @rjanims9223 4 роки тому +3

      Jane Doe You said multiplying which is math, and also math is calculating numbers to find the equation, you could do that to balloons if you have a planned amount you’re gonna use. So it does require math.

    • @braeeee_
      @braeeee_ 4 роки тому

      @@jane_doughnut uhhh, I'm sorry to break it to you. But that's maths.

  • @fqidz
    @fqidz 4 роки тому +34

    3:41 our family celebRatEs little known holidays

  • @auroreimbert6451
    @auroreimbert6451 4 роки тому +34

    I kind of cry thinking about all this plastic but this Is really cool

    • @sanjayproductions5690
      @sanjayproductions5690 4 роки тому +4

      Isn’t latex or rubber or something

    • @fafmotorsport
      @fafmotorsport 4 роки тому +2

      Still has basically the same harmful potential.

    • @Schibbe
      @Schibbe 4 роки тому +1

      @@sanjayproductions5690 doesn't matter it's still bad

    • @SMG2fanatic
      @SMG2fanatic 4 роки тому +5

      Oh give me a break. at least serving a nice artistic purpose. Not your typical wasteful plastic like bottles or bags

    • @auroreimbert6451
      @auroreimbert6451 4 роки тому +3

      @@SMG2fanatic true, don't get me wrong! I find what He do absolutely cool and creative, and if plastic is needed, at least this use of it is nice, but the scene with the saw and all the deflated balloon just reminded me that it was ephemere art, and without the construction... Non reusable material

  • @tundra111
    @tundra111 4 роки тому +75

    I didn’t even know something called Balloon Costumes existed.

  • @gunscotthdgaming69420
    @gunscotthdgaming69420 4 роки тому +83

    *Its all fun and games till the guy with a needle shows up*

  • @SewerTapes
    @SewerTapes 4 роки тому +8

    I love his philosophy on art. He's right, and very much an artist. I wish I could hire him to come over for however many birthdays I have left.

  • @tricialucas8750
    @tricialucas8750 4 роки тому +36

    All around cool person. He brought our kids balloon sculptures for their birthdays. We have 5 birthdays in 4 weeks. Seriously good friend there-

  • @roxannevicious
    @roxannevicious 3 роки тому +3

    This guy is so talented and also really kind and thoughtful -- what a badass artist. I never knew balloon sculpting existed on this level

  • @sillykanji
    @sillykanji 3 роки тому

    This guy looks super genuine and loves what he does. That's awesome.

  • @kirk3723
    @kirk3723 4 роки тому +98

    3:42 me when I’m talking to a girl

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 4 роки тому +4

    An artist brings out the passion, love and inner workings of the mind and heart.

  • @rachiesayd9423
    @rachiesayd9423 4 роки тому +6

    I totally want one of those balloon suits!!! Never knew anything like that even existed!!! What a remarkable talent he has!!! Yeah and cheers and bravo!!! Nice show and he is still relatively young, just imagine how far he will go developing his art/craft in years to come!!! Perhaps an entire balloon city or theme park? Thanks for the joy you have brought to me this day!

  • @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq
    @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq 4 роки тому +101

    Other people: "Dude that Demogorgon!!!
    Me:
    *That voice crack*
    3:42

    • @jeremytelford7273
      @jeremytelford7273 4 роки тому +28

      Yeah, I probably should have had a glass of water. It was over an hour of interviewing after six hours of building.

    • @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq
      @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq 4 роки тому +10

      I have displeased the gods...

    • @tatereis4031
      @tatereis4031 4 роки тому +3

      It's a video about this man exceedingly high caliber balloon-sculpting, not his interviewee skills. Plus most of the time these things are a couple hours long and they just pick the relevant clips.

  • @rondumason4756
    @rondumason4756 4 роки тому

    ANYTHING THAT PUTS A SMILE ON SOMEONES FACE IS NEEDED IN THIS WORLD.... DUDE NEVER STOP DOING WHAT YOU DO

  • @AustinSmith-fo8jg
    @AustinSmith-fo8jg 4 роки тому +4

    I love how happy he looks in the pictures haha.

  • @muji_kngr
    @muji_kngr 4 роки тому +3

    This man has so much patience

  • @gavin479
    @gavin479 4 роки тому +1

    This was an amazing and fascinating video. I would love to see more of this guy. What he does is so cool

  • @SandyRiverBlue
    @SandyRiverBlue 6 місяців тому

    This guy is genuinely talented and more importantly genuinely likable. It's a good combination for an artist.

  • @CIMiclette
    @CIMiclette 4 роки тому +16

    I haven't smiled this hard all week I love this!

  • @limerumpus3589
    @limerumpus3589 4 роки тому +3

    It is incredibly impressive to be able to make something even mildly scary with round, shiny balloons.

  • @drainedeyes4268
    @drainedeyes4268 4 роки тому

    These sculptures are phenomenal. The aesthetic is fantastic.

  • @ChristianFitzharris
    @ChristianFitzharris 2 роки тому

    A pure example of True Will. Very inspiring.

  • @mr.monocle4812
    @mr.monocle4812 4 роки тому +4

    This guy is a genius calculating the number of balloons, inches, square inches, etc.

  • @gracielucas2344
    @gracielucas2344 4 роки тому +15

    i had a friend that did balloons to pay for his rent, & hes taken it so far! such a cool art

  • @Andrew-gl6kd
    @Andrew-gl6kd 4 роки тому

    Love what he said at the end. People like this make the world a little more fun and colorful.

  • @AXsircus
    @AXsircus 3 роки тому

    I didn’t know I needed to see this and I don’t know what to do with the information I have now but I’m happy that I watched it. This guy is absolutely killing it!

  • @justbraks
    @justbraks 4 роки тому +3

    This guy needs his own Masterclass. He's so good!

  • @s3cr3tpassword
    @s3cr3tpassword 4 роки тому +48

    I'm surprised you can hire him for a birthday party.

  • @nandemone1787
    @nandemone1787 4 роки тому +1

    Wow! First time seeing someone make this huge out of balloons! Way to go! This guy is soooo cool

  • @user-tq9sg6lv6q
    @user-tq9sg6lv6q 4 роки тому

    The feeling of compulsion to add detail is a very good thing to have if your an artist(nearly any kind). It feels very good when you finish. It feels almost the same as eating cotton candy.

  • @doubleirishdutchsandwich4740
    @doubleirishdutchsandwich4740 4 роки тому +15

    Me: I want to major in balloons
    Parents: 🤨

  • @hanaleihughes9785
    @hanaleihughes9785 4 роки тому +10

    I’m a balloon twister and I can appreciate his level of dedication

  • @bile897
    @bile897 4 роки тому

    Half man half genius. Seriously beautiful sculptures. Seems he’s a great guy as well.

  • @thenoodledragon6007
    @thenoodledragon6007 4 роки тому +1

    This guy is amazing and awesome. Mad respect and skill

  • @kingevil443
    @kingevil443 4 роки тому +27

    The voice cracks 😂

  • @ChrisZombiesGamer
    @ChrisZombiesGamer 4 роки тому +24

    Hey my high school is having a stranger things week we should hire him.

  • @SketchIncFilms
    @SketchIncFilms 4 роки тому

    This will be perfect!
    *the whole sculpture pops*

  • @happygilmore2100
    @happygilmore2100 4 роки тому

    Abilities like this makes me appreciate the talents of people.

  • @blazingzacklol
    @blazingzacklol 4 роки тому +3

    Why would somebody dislike this? It’s balloons, BALLOONS.

  • @wacuscxpak1051
    @wacuscxpak1051 4 роки тому +4

    Am I the only one who sees this and then remembers the TLC My Strange Addiction where the dude was having a relationship with balloons ? 😂😂

  • @blakedeming89
    @blakedeming89 4 роки тому +2

    That’s awesome man! I love it! Keep doing what you love

  • @jacydyer5489
    @jacydyer5489 4 роки тому

    I love that you do this!
    It's awesome!

  • @dimitreze
    @dimitreze 4 роки тому +3

    this guy is awesome

  • @shcrub5
    @shcrub5 4 роки тому +5

    There's no way I could ever have his job (0-0)
    I'm way too scared of them popping 😂

  • @MddHatter72
    @MddHatter72 4 роки тому +2

    Looks really great for the environment

  • @cookieplayz8817
    @cookieplayz8817 4 роки тому

    This is so amazing! He’s very talented

  • @nela9937
    @nela9937 4 роки тому +4

    so much latex/rubber! really cool art though.

  • @linoa.7971
    @linoa.7971 4 роки тому +3

    Everyone else: Ok, lets replace all plastic Straws with paper ones to reduce waste.
    Jeremy Telford: Hold my Balloon, as I scotch all that effort single handedly.

  • @rouyworld7551
    @rouyworld7551 4 роки тому

    This is the most amazing thing I’ve seen in a while

  • @madlove2339
    @madlove2339 Рік тому

    kudos for the hours and dedication for the craft. insane

  • @Scorp7HI
    @Scorp7HI 4 роки тому +27

    This man has such an incredible talent 😭 meanwhile I pop balloon dogs like nobodies business 😂

    • @singahsung712
      @singahsung712 2 роки тому

      Do you like Singapore chow mein on a Tuesday

  • @nemoland426
    @nemoland426 4 роки тому +6

    Now this is why the balloon man are scary...

  • @woolwarian
    @woolwarian 4 роки тому +1

    The balloon costumes are extremely creative!

  • @Maashu-Baandeddo
    @Maashu-Baandeddo 4 роки тому +1

    this man made the demogorgon balloon sculpture faster than i could do my homework 😂

  • @emmageissingercutchins671
    @emmageissingercutchins671 4 роки тому +5

    I just wanna know how he ties them

  • @andrewkiminhwan
    @andrewkiminhwan 4 роки тому +9

    Hey Jeff Koons, this guy is the real deal

  • @MoscleBrog
    @MoscleBrog 4 роки тому

    8:42 that chill reaction through frustration 😂😂🤣🤣

  • @Billie_Marie_
    @Billie_Marie_ 4 роки тому

    Incredibly brilliant and talented!!!

  • @lucasdoll6364
    @lucasdoll6364 4 роки тому +202

    The world’s most eco-friendly hobby lol

  • @Kevtup
    @Kevtup 4 роки тому +15

    Needle: *Im about to ruin this mans whole career*

  • @WarmlyFrozen
    @WarmlyFrozen 4 роки тому

    His passion makes me so happy

  • @TSB43
    @TSB43 4 роки тому

    How much does he make doing that? He’s a hero for humanity. Cheers to this great man

  • @Faysus
    @Faysus 4 роки тому +13

    Me: *pokes a small sharp metal 1 inch rod through the balloon*

  • @lilbilly33
    @lilbilly33 4 роки тому +3

    Me can't even make a dog😂

  • @harley8703
    @harley8703 3 роки тому +2

    I just got into the balloon world and I love it!!! This is very cool and interesting to watch

  • @TheGahta
    @TheGahta 3 роки тому

    What fine craftsmanship

  • @squidser5757
    @squidser5757 4 роки тому +4

    This Guy Looks Like Notch

  • @xxtryhardkidxx1220
    @xxtryhardkidxx1220 4 роки тому +3

    3:41 voice crack

    • @rosewolf172
      @rosewolf172 4 роки тому +1

      I didn't notice that wow

  • @sirpoppinchuck
    @sirpoppinchuck 4 роки тому

    Jeremy Talford is a great sculptor!!! He's living the dream his way!!!!!

  • @JohnDuthie
    @JohnDuthie 4 роки тому

    Jeremy Telford's awesome! I really like this mini-documentary!

  • @allengroove4553
    @allengroove4553 4 роки тому +4

    Change in temp of air conditioning:
    Ima end this mans whole career...

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 роки тому +3

    This guy is a professor of balloons

  • @thekweenofbling3621
    @thekweenofbling3621 4 роки тому

    Great Job.
    I've loved ballons since I was a kid in 1968. Yes... i remember... lol

  • @nitrosmurphy3125
    @nitrosmurphy3125 4 роки тому +1

    3:41 voice crack, just wanted to let everyone know too this guy is amazing

  • @realRonilSingh
    @realRonilSingh 4 роки тому +7

    This guys voice squeaks more than a balloon

  • @calebs4887
    @calebs4887 4 роки тому +8

    the world does not have a lot of balloon demigorgans

  • @TitanGold
    @TitanGold 4 роки тому +1

    No cap one of my favorite videos

  • @KarinaHunter
    @KarinaHunter 2 роки тому

    so creative and really neat!

  • @LogansMoshPit
    @LogansMoshPit 4 роки тому +25

    His sculptures belong in the Louvre

  • @AndresChido
    @AndresChido 4 роки тому +7

    This video:
    Plastic contamination: ight ima head out

    • @spice1don
      @spice1don 4 роки тому +1

      Balloons are made of rubber.

  • @annarimer261
    @annarimer261 2 роки тому

    absolutely amazing

  • @LANCEBOOGIE1
    @LANCEBOOGIE1 4 роки тому +1

    It not even the balloons that get me. It's the details he doing is way more cool this man deserve his own company like book for party's and wedding in stuff for any and every event bro🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏💯

  • @PhunnyConflicts
    @PhunnyConflicts 4 роки тому +19

    Ah... People like him make me regret in life that I should of just followed my passion... Failed or not, I at least I tried, ya know?

  • @0_0thecommenter58
    @0_0thecommenter58 4 роки тому +4

    After some months....
    Ballons be like: bang* what a waste of time

  • @lewiskaragias4775
    @lewiskaragias4775 4 роки тому +1

    3:42 perfection

  • @antman7673
    @antman7673 4 роки тому

    That’s seriously cool. That is art for me. It’s skill.