Our very simple to follow descriptions will allow you make a decision what balloon decors are the perfect option for your special party.
We felt overwhelmed with the huge range of displays we came across when we kicked off with balloon decorating. Along our studying process, we figured out that it all boils down to three fundamental designs:
Balloon Bouquet
Normally used as a centerpiece for dinner tables, the balloon bouquet really is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, connected to curling stripes, are arranged in different heights and connected to a table base. In the instances below the base is either a weighted flower gift basket or a sand-filled balloon. It can be practically any decorative item that is weighty enough to keep the balloons in position and where the ribbons can be tied to.
A balloon centerpiece may be made of latex OR mylar (also referred to as foil) balloons OR you can combine them.
As the balloons will have to be helium filled this choice determines the longevity of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float up to 14 days, even the finest quality latex balloons will never keep up longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. By using a product called 'hi-float', it's feasible to make them last 10 to 25 times as long!
Balloon Arch
Typically, balloon arches perform their purpose best when you can walk through them! So they are optimal balloon decorations for a doorway or exit. Often they are also used to frame the head or cake table at a wedding event or to design an incredible stage decoration.
Unlike with bouquets you have the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.
A floating arch is composed of single helium-filled balloons organized like pearls throughout an invisible nylon string, hence the name "String of Pearls". Both ends are fixed to bases, very similar to the table bases for bouquets, just a bit heavier and generally basing on the floor. A brick or sand stuffed balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated nicely.
With a "String of Pearls" - commonly used for wedding balloon arches - you generate an incredible outcome with relatively little effort. The only disadvantage is the short lifespan, because of the nature of helium-filled latex balloons, as discussed above.
If the decorations for your exclusive party should last longer, you could either utilize mylar balloons as opposed to latex or you choose an arch with air-filled balloons.
However, with these types of balloon decorations, there is a bit more constructional work involved, as an air filled balloon arch requires some supportive components:
a mounting made of a strong, flexible material such as conduit, PVC pipe or aluminium rod and
a durable foundation at either end to anchor the arch.
The conduit or rod is shaped into the actual arch and the balloons are attached to it, primarily in bunches of three to five balloons. Using various colors and putting the balloons in a specific way you'll get this great spiraling result displayed on the photo. more info Do not worry, we'll describe in detail and with numbers of photos how to do that!
Basing on the size of the arch you'll will have to blow up plenty balloons! Get your family and friends prepared! As an alternative you may use a hand pump or maybe rent or buy an electric pump. This investment, obviously, only makes good sense if you are considering to do much more balloon decorations.
A much basic way to make an air filled balloon arch is by making use of so named 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.
Balloon Columns
Positioned as superb eye-catchers at each side of an entryway or head table at a wedding ceremony, balloon columns are excellent for wedding balloon decorations. They also make wonderful balloon decorations for defining an area of your venue, for instance the dance floor or the stage decoration.
As columns are generally made from air filled balloons, supportive elements are needed:
a strong metal or plastic pole and
a solid base as support for the stick.
The balloons are linked to sets of generally three to five balloons and fixed to the rod, layer after layer. By utilizing even bigger balloons for the bottom and the top, and smaller balloons in between, the balloon column takes the characteristic shape of its model in the "real" world. To crown your work you could place a stuffed giant balloon above the balloon column.
Like with the air filled arch, the two of these balloon decorations imply you'll must blow up a bunch of balloons! So, renting out an inflator would be a really good idea, especially for blowing up the giant balloon that crowns your column.
You may fill only the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. This way you won't need a sturdy base and a pole, as the balloons are going to support themselves. Work with a nylon line to affix the balloon bunches to.
A helium filled balloon column are going to do well if you need the display only for one evening. It saves you the trouble of constructing a frame and renting an inflator. Yet, helium costs more air and the life expectancy of the balloon decorations will be much lower.