Aprons?
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Printed Date: 13 April 2005 at 8:50am
Topic: Aprons?
Posted By: picklestheclown
Subject: Aprons?
Date Posted: 23 April 2003 at 7:13pm
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Hello everybody. I have a question. I have an Arleenie Beenie apron (yellow and black) but there is a problem. There are not enough pockets for all of my colors. There are only enough for the standard colors. I would like to have other colors such as clear and such but I am running out of room. I was thinking about the ones at MBD2 .com but they seemed kinda expensive. what do you think?? Are they worth it?? They seem to have many pockets ------------- *smiles* -Spencer |
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Posted By: danoballoonmano
Date Posted: 26 April 2003 at 2:20am
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Hello Spencer, Personally...I like to stock a wide variety of colors in my apron. I think that it is a great thing that the aprons come with so many pockets. When you take into consideration that the quality of the aprons that are sold at MBD2.com will probably last a very long time you might not mind spending the money....when you think about it...it will only cost you what....maybe 2 hours of twisting???? I had mine custom made by a local seamstress...it has pockets for 160's, 260's, 350's, 646's, bee bodies, hearts and other assorted specialty balloons as well as pockets for the mini glowsticks that I put inside the balloon animals. Unfortunately, MBD2.com does not have an apron that would suit my needs (and if you do come up with one, Dale....I'd LOVE to see it!!!!) But I would not mind at all investing in one... Hope my 2 cents worth helps!!! Another option is to get an old suitcase and glue dividers into it to separate your colors.....
Dan the Balloon Man ------------- Dan The Balloon Man |
Posted By: lukethejuggler
Date Posted: 10 May 2003 at 11:24am
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HI Pickles, I share your concerns. I didn't want to spend "so much money" on an apron when I could "make it myself." Well, I can't sew very well and my time is VERY precious as I twist, juggle, work part time as an audio visual technician, and also do banquet service. All to generate ONE job worth of income. This all took about three weeks to a month. I continued to use my little bag and tried to keep my balloons organized, but it was very frustrating to me. We live on a cash basis in our house, no credit cards. So, I dipped a little from a couple checks and before I knew it, $50 bucks were available to me. Sooooo, I took the plunge and bought the absolute very best apron Dale at mbd2 had. YES, I didn't want to spend fifty bucks on an apron. NO, I didn't have time to make one. I AM SO EXCITED WITH MY NEW SMILEY FACE APRON!!!!! I spent about 2 hours putting in all THIRTY color spaces available. It has "quick load" velcro's with snaps, tons of pockets, and ties for my scissors and anything else I can think of. YOU ARE WORTH A TOP OF THE LINE APRON!! Invest in that apron and wear it proudly. I am already generating more calls from having the apron. Besides, Dale has got to make a little profit or we wouldn't have anywhere to turn to crab and talk about all this stuff! Hahaha. Well worth the investment! Luke ------------- Luke the Juggler 614-486-8807 www.LuketheJuggler.com LKareklas@yahoo.com |
Posted By: Squeeze
Date Posted: 10 June 2003 at 8:48pm
| I got
frustrated with trying to use an apron that was not big enough for
everything that I needed to carry. Fortunately for me, I sew, so I
invented my own bag that holds all my balloons, scissors, sharpies,
you name it. I would recommend spending the money on a quality product. You will be glad you did. Just make sure that it will meet your needs. It is better to go bigger than too small....a lesson I learned! Think of your art as an investment. It will make twisting more organized and more fun and when customers see that you have good products, you look more proffessional !!! 
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Posted By: Rick
Date Posted: 11 June 2003 at 5:42pm
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When I started, the only thing I saw being used was a fanny-pak filled with asssorted balloons. This didn't interest me, although I did start that way while I tried to come up with something new. Well, I decided that I needed a bag/ap[ron that was able to hold each color separately. So I created my own that had 6 pockets and it was 2 rows high! I added the balloon fabric so it would match the suspenders that I was using. Then as the amount of colors increased from Qualatex, I had to increase the number of pockets. I now have 4 rows with 6 in each row for the top two and then 8 in each row for the bottom two. Each pocket will hold an average of 50 balloons. That means I carry about 1400 balloons in it! Geesh! That makes me tired just thinking about it!!!!! I have an altered cutter/trimmer attached to the front with velcro so I can use it for the balloons. It has served me well for the past 7 years! ------------- Care To Share! Rick Mohr The Balloon MAN! www.RickMohr.com www.BLUNIVERSITY.com |
Posted By: TBAFKAR
Date Posted: 11 June 2003 at 6:10pm
| Well Started with an igloo 6 pack cooler then to 3 pocket apron back to cooler to a 22 pocket Aleenie Beeenie (Did I get enough "ee"s) and I love it. I carry about 50 or so colors and 160's 260's 360s 646s and slim jims. How do you do that Mr. TBAFKAR? Well I'm glad you asked. All shades of green: Wintergreen, neon Green Emerald Green, flat Green, Lime Green and Teel Green all go in the same pocket. about 20 or more of each in one pocket. Oh did I mention that this includes all the various sizes in in these shades. Flat Red and Flusche abunch of each with the assorted sizes in one pocket. Blues shades in another Yellows and oranges in another pocket Brown, White, Grey, and Clear in another pocket Gold, Silver, and Black Pink, Rose and Flesh tone in another pocket Then there are the speciality balloons. 5 inch rounds, Geos, Slim Jims, twistys, Aliens, Larger rounds, bee bodys and hearts etc. I have 3 ziplock bags with a selections of each of these that I can now put in another pocket. Benefits of this. I have a pocket for pens, cards, other supplies. Ever notice how purple looks like black looks like brown looks like blue looks like green. I identify each balloon color by the various shades it is with. All sizes together forces me to reconsider my creations to perhaps make it in a 360 or larger or make a detailed 160 creation. I have become more creative. I used to keep 160s, 360's 646s separate from the rest of my balloons. The top pocket immediately to my right is the Tip pocket. Are there any questions? My $0.02 and change ------------- I think we're all bozos on this bus. Mack Painter |
Posted By: Dale
Date Posted: 12 June 2003 at 9:57am
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I
first started with a single bag, this was used for 1 bag of
standard assorted 260's, then I upgraded to 8 pocket apron,
which I would separate the geo's, rounds, hearts, bee's and
260's. The bag was nice, but had a
hardtime finding specific colors. I was visiting IBAC and saw
Patrick Duffek
and how he had his balloons arranged. The balloons were grouped
together with the nozzle end up. I then developed my own bag,
which was okay, but then I heard about the Twist’m Up Apron. That is what I use and have
been using for years.
I like the product so much I sell them in the mbd2.com
store.
More about my bag at http://www.mbd2.com/balloonbag.htm - http://www.mbd2.com/balloonbag.htm info on the balloon aprons https://www.mbd2.com/online/store/ ------------- Walk around entertainment at it's best! www.mbd2.com |
Posted By: professorpickle
Date Posted: 12 June 2003 at 3:41pm
| Aprons don't work for me as a
clown, so I carry a carpet type bag with my balloons sorted into
ziplock bags by colour. ------------- God bless, Neale Bacon Professor Pickles the Clown Burnaby BC |
Posted By: Guests
Date Posted: 13 June 2003 at 6:43pm
| You might want to ask Arleenie
Beenie about my apron. I've created a new concept for aprons (hopefully the patent office will respond soon!). It's configurable, expandable, doesn't lose balloons to the bottom, and does just about everything I need except serve coffee... or "kawfee" as Jimmy would say. It's in its second generation of field testing and getting good reviews. Arleenie will be making them soon on my behalf! Cheers, Ed Chee  |
Posted By: balloonpastor
Date Posted: 12 July 2003 at 8:33am
| Started with a big old bag
filled with assorted colors. Made me more frustrated than ever.....I
can be a little particular about things. I mainly sit in a chair while twisting, so I don't need an apron. Now I have a busking bag from Twist'm up. It's bigger than the ones offered here on mbd2. It has three inserts of 15 strips each. And I fill them all!! It keeps all of my balloons (160's, 260's, 350's & 646's) in order and at my finger tips. Then I stuff all the bee-bodies, hearts, geo's, donuts, rounds, markers, scissors, pumps & business cards in the side pockets. It works great for me. It does take a little time reloading the strips. But I do that while watching tv at night and I REALLY like reaching in and getting the exact color that I want. 
Dave ------------- balloonpastor@balloonhq.com If you're ever in Middle PA, let me know and we can JAM!! |
Posted By: tricksr4kids298
Date Posted: 12 July 2003 at 10:13am
| Hello Everyone, I started out with just a carpenters apron many moons ago. After going to a couple of Jams and then T&S I saw the twist-m-up aprons I decided to take the plunge. I have been very happy with my apron and busking bag. Don't let the initial cost scare you. The comfort and ease of using them will prevail. I use the apron for large events and restaurant work. I use the busking bag for small events like B-Days. Well worth it in the long run. Have had mine for over a year and I love it. Bob H. ------------- Have a great day Bob H. |
Posted By: Rapsudsy
Date Posted: 12 July 2003 at 5:23pm
| I bought one of the aprons from
this site and so far I have found it to be very useful. I do have a
concern though since I bought the one with the deep pockets for
beginner's verses the velco one. Could anyone online recommend a neat way to get the balloons to stand up in the deep pockets and look nice? I have tried using hair ties but when I use about 3 colors the balloon left in the bag start to droop over before the nest show. Perhaps I do not have enough balloons in the bag to begin with. I have also found it difficult to put more that two colors in each pocket because I'm folding them in half to get them to fit. Do you have a solution to my problem? Thank you for your assistance in any manner.      Thanks: Rapsdusy |
Posted By: juggling i
Date Posted: 15 August 2003 at 6:03am
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i want to buy a apron and i took your advices about it, "buy the biggest and the best one you can find" "and buy it from dale". but i dont think that the standard ones are good, i your working out the balloons can overheat because the fabric is black... should i buy a white one? or another color? i think its another way to keep your balloons cool, i'm sure that the cooler works better. ------------- juggler and balloon twister |