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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 года назад +6082

    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 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +119

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

    • @molly.dog8brooke792
      @molly.dog8brooke792 4 года назад +84

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

    • @Nirrrina
      @Nirrrina 4 года назад +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 года назад +4513

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

    • @dylandreisbach1986
      @dylandreisbach1986 4 года назад +125

      Thinking about it, your totally right.

    • @shutaura9784
      @shutaura9784 4 года назад +58

      I make puddle baloon take 30 minute

    • @bluckq
      @bluckq 4 года назад +8

      For real

    • @cyruzwilliams2305
      @cyruzwilliams2305 4 года назад +22

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

    • @charleh3493
      @charleh3493 4 года назад +4

      That's how much time a painting would take

  • @EricHansenHaiTech
    @EricHansenHaiTech 4 года назад +856

    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 года назад +60

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

    • @notunique1288
      @notunique1288 4 года назад +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 года назад +3

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

    • @jinsunkim9966
      @jinsunkim9966 4 года назад +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 года назад

      @@jinsunkim9966 not necessarily. . .

  • @humanpaste1268
    @humanpaste1268 4 года назад +1363

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

    • @Teropha
      @Teropha 4 года назад +5

      ok boomer

    • @Sibluee
      @Sibluee 4 года назад +3

      Same

    • @Martin-xh1hd
      @Martin-xh1hd 4 года назад +21

      @@Teropha ok cringe god

    • @vodeaku
      @vodeaku 4 года назад +14

      @@Teropha ok kiddo

    • @kzquia
      @kzquia 4 года назад +1

      Relateaboe

  • @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun
    @JustADioWhosAHeroForFun 4 года назад +2993

    Imagine this guy showing up for your Birthday

    • @ArceoInfinity
      @ArceoInfinity 4 года назад +63

      One Taj Mahal and demorgorgon please

    • @jin_cotl
      @jin_cotl 4 года назад +4

      Arceo Infinity yes

    • @FIimsy
      @FIimsy 4 года назад +31

      This guy will probably turn my house into the movie up

    • @endery4ssir499
      @endery4ssir499 4 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +1020

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

    • @jakobhallcba3858
      @jakobhallcba3858 4 года назад +5

      MWYANT19 he has one

    • @rk3340
      @rk3340 4 года назад +90

      Here you go m.ruclips.net/video/dQw4w9WgXcQ/видео.html

    • @RustyB5000
      @RustyB5000 4 года назад +17

      @@rk3340 lmaoooooooooooooo! classic

    • @soap6003
      @soap6003 4 года назад +7

      RK 740 welp i tried

    • @joshuaadams8240
      @joshuaadams8240 4 года назад +19

      @RK 740 I got Rick Rolled!

  • @crashfrog3051
    @crashfrog3051 4 года назад +350

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

    • @horizonsystems178
      @horizonsystems178 4 года назад +6

      Crash Frog no the balloons will burst due to air pressure

    • @abandonedchannel797
      @abandonedchannel797 4 года назад +5

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

    • @hansalt6695
      @hansalt6695 4 года назад

      @@horizonsystems178 ok BOOMER

    • @hibye1681
      @hibye1681 4 года назад

      TYpic Tic ok zoomer

    • @yusha8442
      @yusha8442 3 года назад

      @@hansalt6695 ok zoomer

  • @RANDOMstuffanimation
    @RANDOMstuffanimation 4 года назад +163

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

  • @whoahanant
    @whoahanant 4 года назад +807

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

    • @gorgeousmoon5736
      @gorgeousmoon5736 4 года назад

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

    • @Spexo
      @Spexo 4 года назад +11

      Mike Wazowski Highly doubt it

    • @gorgeousmoon5736
      @gorgeousmoon5736 4 года назад

      The Guy who plays games I’ll prove it

    • @onepolarboi2254
      @onepolarboi2254 4 года назад +5

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

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 года назад

      @@gorgeousmoon5736 Prove it

  • @thekingofcool2105
    @thekingofcool2105 4 года назад +350

    Respect his craftsmanship

  • @Xijbor
    @Xijbor 4 года назад +5

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

  • @dylandreisbach1986
    @dylandreisbach1986 4 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +3

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

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 года назад

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

    • @malnutritionboy
      @malnutritionboy 4 года назад

      @@Hetsu.. good that u agree

    • @Hetsu..
      @Hetsu.. 4 года назад

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

  • @aryangupta1971
    @aryangupta1971 4 года назад +656

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

  • @keremtopalismailoglu933
    @keremtopalismailoglu933 4 года назад +77

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

    • @turin1224
      @turin1224 4 года назад

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

  • @lokristine8869
    @lokristine8869 4 года назад +350

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

    • @haikal4232
      @haikal4232 4 года назад +9

      @@jane_doughnut thats math

    • @eddiesanchez2293
      @eddiesanchez2293 4 года назад

      Frfr i hate math🤣😥

    • @daisytorres1614
      @daisytorres1614 4 года назад

      @@jane_doughnut which kinda is a part of math

    • @rjanims9223
      @rjanims9223 4 года назад +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 года назад

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

  • @gunscotthdgaming69420
    @gunscotthdgaming69420 4 года назад +83

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

  • @auroreimbert6451
    @auroreimbert6451 4 года назад +34

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

    • @sanjayproductions5690
      @sanjayproductions5690 4 года назад +4

      Isn’t latex or rubber or something

    • @fafmotorsport
      @fafmotorsport 4 года назад +2

      Still has basically the same harmful potential.

    • @Schibbe
      @Schibbe 4 года назад +1

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

    • @SMG2fanatic
      @SMG2fanatic 4 года назад +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 года назад +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

  • @fqidz
    @fqidz 4 года назад +34

    3:41 our family celebRatEs little known holidays

  • @kirk3723
    @kirk3723 4 года назад +98

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

    • @hyrumdetton12
      @hyrumdetton12 4 года назад +3

      yo this this is trueth

    • @matth773
      @matth773 4 года назад

      not funny

    • @matth773
      @matth773 4 года назад

      @@hyrumdetton12 english ? its truth you dumbass

    • @juice1747
      @juice1747 4 года назад +8

      @@matth773 Shut up

    • @thatonekid9649
      @thatonekid9649 4 года назад +4

      Matt H stfu

  • @tundra111
    @tundra111 4 года назад +75

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

  • @roxannevicious
    @roxannevicious 3 года назад +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

  • @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq
    @JonathanHernandez-sm7nq 4 года назад +101

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

    • @jeremytelford7273
      @jeremytelford7273 4 года назад +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 года назад +10

      I have displeased the gods...

    • @Etat7
      @Etat7 4 года назад +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.

  • @rachiesayd9423
    @rachiesayd9423 4 года назад +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!

  • @tricialucas8750
    @tricialucas8750 4 года назад +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-

    • @mimosapudica8450
      @mimosapudica8450 4 года назад +5

      I wonder if blackknight lead will come here

    • @eclipse1863
      @eclipse1863 4 года назад +1

      @@mimosapudica8450 I was just thinking that

    • @carrotycoffee5732
      @carrotycoffee5732 4 года назад

      tricia lucas here before blacknight lead!

    • @ilovebeansOO
      @ilovebeansOO 4 года назад

      😂

    • @hsmacaraig
      @hsmacaraig 4 года назад

      I’M HERE BEFORE BLACKNIGHT LEAD.

  • @SewerTapes
    @SewerTapes 4 года назад +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.

  • @professionalcommenter
    @professionalcommenter 4 года назад +4

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

  • @sillykanji
    @sillykanji 3 года назад

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

  • @gavin479
    @gavin479 4 года назад +1

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

  • @CIMiclette
    @CIMiclette 4 года назад +16

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

  • @doubleirishdutchsandwich4740
    @doubleirishdutchsandwich4740 4 года назад +15

    Me: I want to major in balloons
    Parents: 🤨

  • @rondumason4756
    @rondumason4756 4 года назад

    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 года назад +4

    I love how happy he looks in the pictures haha.

  • @gracielucas2344
    @gracielucas2344 4 года назад +15

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

  • @s3cr3tpassword
    @s3cr3tpassword 4 года назад +48

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

  • @Andrew-gl6kd
    @Andrew-gl6kd 4 года назад

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

  • @drainedeyes4268
    @drainedeyes4268 4 года назад

    These sculptures are phenomenal. The aesthetic is fantastic.

  • @muji_kngr
    @muji_kngr 4 года назад +3

    This man has so much patience

  • @limerumpus3589
    @limerumpus3589 4 года назад +3

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

  • @AXsircus
    @AXsircus 3 года назад

    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!

  • @user-tq9sg6lv6q
    @user-tq9sg6lv6q 4 года назад

    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.

  • @ChrisZombiesGamer
    @ChrisZombiesGamer 4 года назад +24

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

  • @justbraks
    @justbraks 4 года назад +3

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

  • @nandemone1787
    @nandemone1787 4 года назад +1

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

  • @SandyRiverBlue
    @SandyRiverBlue 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @lucasdoll6364
    @lucasdoll6364 4 года назад +202

    The world’s most eco-friendly hobby lol

  • @blazingzacklol
    @blazingzacklol 4 года назад +3

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

  • @thenoodledragon6007
    @thenoodledragon6007 4 года назад +1

    This guy is amazing and awesome. Mad respect and skill

  • @Maashu-Baandeddo
    @Maashu-Baandeddo 4 года назад +1

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

  • @mr.monocle4812
    @mr.monocle4812 4 года назад +4

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

  • @dimitreze
    @dimitreze 4 года назад +3

    this guy is awesome

  • @blakedeming89
    @blakedeming89 4 года назад +2

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

  • @happygilmore2100
    @happygilmore2100 4 года назад

    Abilities like this makes me appreciate the talents of people.

  • @hanaleihughes9785
    @hanaleihughes9785 4 года назад +10

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

  • @kingevil443
    @kingevil443 4 года назад +27

    The voice cracks 😂

  • @ChristianFitzharris
    @ChristianFitzharris 2 года назад

    A pure example of True Will. Very inspiring.

  • @SketchIncFilms
    @SketchIncFilms 4 года назад

    This will be perfect!
    *the whole sculpture pops*

  • @wacuscxpak1051
    @wacuscxpak1051 4 года назад +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 ? 😂😂

  • @emmageissingercutchins671
    @emmageissingercutchins671 4 года назад +5

    I just wanna know how he ties them

  • @harley8703
    @harley8703 3 года назад +2

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

  • @bile897
    @bile897 4 года назад

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

  • @shcrub5
    @shcrub5 4 года назад +5

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

  • @nela9937
    @nela9937 4 года назад +4

    so much latex/rubber! really cool art though.

  • @woolwarian
    @woolwarian 4 года назад +1

    The balloon costumes are extremely creative!

  • @rouyworld7551
    @rouyworld7551 4 года назад

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

  • @Scorp7HI
    @Scorp7HI 4 года назад +27

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

    • @singahsung712
      @singahsung712 2 года назад

      Do you like Singapore chow mein on a Tuesday

  • @andrewkiminhwan
    @andrewkiminhwan 4 года назад +9

    Hey Jeff Koons, this guy is the real deal

  • @cookieplayz8817
    @cookieplayz8817 4 года назад

    This is so amazing! He’s very talented

  • @jacydyer5489
    @jacydyer5489 4 года назад

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

  • @nemoland426
    @nemoland426 4 года назад +6

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

  • @linoa.7971
    @linoa.7971 4 года назад +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.

  • @MddHatter72
    @MddHatter72 4 года назад +2

    Looks really great for the environment

  • @TSB43
    @TSB43 4 года назад

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

  • @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache
    @TheRealGuywithoutaMustache 4 года назад +3

    This guy is a professor of balloons

  • @Kevtup
    @Kevtup 4 года назад +15

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

  • @mariad4628
    @mariad4628 4 года назад

    Dang this is awesome. I wish I could get this guy at some of my events lol

  • @Billie_Marie_
    @Billie_Marie_ 4 года назад

    Incredibly brilliant and talented!!!

  • @squidser5757
    @squidser5757 4 года назад +4

    This Guy Looks Like Notch

  • @Faysus
    @Faysus 4 года назад +13

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

  • @madlove2339
    @madlove2339 Год назад

    kudos for the hours and dedication for the craft. insane

  • @LANCEBOOGIE1
    @LANCEBOOGIE1 4 года назад +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🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏💯

  • @lilbilly33
    @lilbilly33 4 года назад +3

    Me can't even make a dog😂

  • @allengroove4553
    @allengroove4553 4 года назад +4

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

  • @JohnDuthie
    @JohnDuthie 4 года назад

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

  • @MoscleBrog
    @MoscleBrog 4 года назад

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

  • @realRonilSingh
    @realRonilSingh 4 года назад +7

    This guys voice squeaks more than a balloon

  • @xxtryhardkidxx1220
    @xxtryhardkidxx1220 4 года назад +3

    3:41 voice crack

    • @rosewolf172
      @rosewolf172 4 года назад +1

      I didn't notice that wow

  • @WarmlyFrozen
    @WarmlyFrozen 4 года назад

    His passion makes me so happy

  • @thekweenofbling3621
    @thekweenofbling3621 4 года назад

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

  • @calebs4887
    @calebs4887 4 года назад +8

    the world does not have a lot of balloon demigorgans

  • @AndresChido
    @AndresChido 4 года назад +7

    This video:
    Plastic contamination: ight ima head out

    • @spice1don
      @spice1don 4 года назад +1

      Balloons are made of rubber.

  • @TheGahta
    @TheGahta 3 года назад

    What fine craftsmanship

  • @indekai3693
    @indekai3693 4 года назад +1

    I imagine one day, a friend who had never came over entered a room with half a million ballons.

  • @PhunnyConflicts
    @PhunnyConflicts 4 года назад +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?

  • @LogansMoshPit
    @LogansMoshPit 4 года назад +25

    His sculptures belong in the Louvre

  • @andrewkleine5382
    @andrewkleine5382 4 года назад

    The tiny figures in the monuments and other details are amazing. Going big is impressive but... Tiny balloon sculptures? That is where his real genius comes through.

  • @krazytaxicabbie
    @krazytaxicabbie Год назад

    I’d like a childhood recollection of his time to this. A biography ?

  • @dylanh1462
    @dylanh1462 4 года назад +4

    this guy alone is responsible for all the balloons in the ocean

  • @0_0thecommenter58
    @0_0thecommenter58 4 года назад +4

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

  • @pilafp
    @pilafp 4 года назад

    I wish I had what this dude has, just like an amazingly sick obsession with just 1 thing that makes him so happy. I feel like life is more simple that way

  • @juanvaldez582
    @juanvaldez582 4 года назад

    That one Pearson with the needle "aight where its at"