Our simple to follow explanations will aid you determine what balloon decorations are the optimal pick for your special occasion.
We felt overwhelmed with the large selection of displays we came across when we began with balloon decorating. Along our studying process, we figured out that it all boils down to three fundamental designs:
Balloon Bouquet
Generally used as a centerpiece for counters, the balloon bouquet really is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, tied to twisting ribbons, are organized in different heights and attached to a table support.
A balloon centerpiece can be made of latex OR mylar (also named foil) balloons OR you can combine them.
As the balloons must be helium filled this choice determines the lifespan of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float around 14 days, even the best latex balloons would not keep up longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. By utilizing a product knowned as 'hi-float', it's feasible to make them last 10 to 25 times as long!
Balloon Arch
Naturally, balloon arches perform their purpose best when you can go through them! They are excellent balloon decorations for an entrance or exit. Commonly they are also used to frame the head or cake table at a wedding or to create a magnificent stage decoration.
Unlike with bouquets you get the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.
A floating arch is made of single helium-filled balloons arranged like pearls along 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 often basing on the floor. A brick or sand filled balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated quite nicely.
With a "String of Pearls" - commonly utilized for wedding balloon arches - you make an incredible effect with quite little effort. The only drawback is the short longevity, due to the nature of helium-filled latex balloons, as described above.
You could either use mylar balloons as an alternative of latex or you go for an arch with air-filled balloons if the decorations for your special party should last much longer.
Having said that, with these types of balloon decorations, there is a little more constructional work involved, as an air filled balloon arch requires some supportive elements:
a structure crafted from a solid, flexible material like conduit, PVC pipe or aluminium pole and
a sturdy foundation at either end to secure the arch.
The conduit or rod is formed into the actual arch and the balloons are attached to it, primarily in bunches of three to five balloons. Utilizing different colors and putting the balloons in a special way you'll get this good spiraling result shown on the photo. Do not worry, we'll explain step by step and with numbers of photos how to do that!
Basing on the size of the arch you'll have to blow up quite a here few balloons! This investment, obviously, only makes sense if you are planning to do many more balloon decorations.
A much basic way to build an air filled balloon arch is by utilizing so named 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.
Balloon Column
Positioned as excellent eye-catchers at either side of an entry or head dining table at a wedding, balloon columns are excellent for wedding balloon decorations. They also make exceptional balloon decorations for marking out an area of your venue, as an example the dance floor or the stage decoration.
As columns are frequently composed of air filled balloons, supportive elements are required:
a strong metal or plastic pole and
a solid base as check here anchor for the rod.
The balloons are connected to sets of often three to five balloons and fixed to the pole, layer after layer. Using a bigger size balloons for the bottom and the top, and smaller balloons in between, the balloon column takes the characteristic check here look of its model in the "real" world. To crown your work you could place a stuffed giant balloon on top of the balloon column.
Like with the air filled arch, each of these balloon decorations imply you'll have to blow up a great deal of balloons! Renting an inflator would be a very good idea, in particular for blowing up the giant balloon that crowns your column.
Alternatively you might fill only the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. By doing this you will not need a stable base and a pole, as the balloons are going to support themselves. Use a nylon line to connect the balloon bunches to.
A helium filled balloon column will definitely do well if you need the display just for one evening. It saves you the hassle of constructing a frame and leasing an inflator. Yet, helium costs more air and the lifespan of the balloon decorations will be much lower.