Our simple to follow descriptions will allow you make a decision what balloon decors are the best choice for your special occasion.
We felt overwhelmed with the large variety of displays we came across when we started off with balloon decorating. Along our studying process, we figured out that it all boils down to three fundamental designs:
Balloon Bouquet
Mostly used as a centerpiece for counters, the balloon bouquet really is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, connected to curling ribbons, are organized in different heights and secured to a table base.
A balloon centerpiece may be crafted from latex OR mylar (also referred to as foil) balloons OR you can blend them.
As the balloons need to be helium filled this choice determines the life-span of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float up to 14 days, even the best latex balloons would not stay up much longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. By applying a product called 'hi-float', it's feasible to make them last 10 to 25 times as long!
Balloon Arch
Generally, balloon arches fulfill their function best when you can go through them! They are ideal balloon decorations for an entry or exit. Usually they are also used to frame the head or cake table at a wedding event or to design a spectacular stage decor.
Unlike with bouquets you have the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.
A floating arch is composed of single helium-filled balloons lined up like pearls along an unnoticeable nylon string, hence the name "String of Pearls". Both ends are fixed to bases, quite similar to the table bases for bouquets, just a bit heavier and usually standing on the floor. A brick or sand stuffed balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated nicely.
With a "String of Pearls" - oftentimes used for wedding balloon arches - you make an incredible effect with fairly little effort. The only problem is the short lifespan, because of the nature of helium-filled latex balloons, as described above.
If the decor for your special function needs to last longer, you can either work with mylar balloons instead of latex or you choose an arch with air-filled balloons.
However, with these kinds of balloon decorations, there is a little bit more constructional work required, as an air filled balloon arch needs some supportive components:
a structure crafted from a strong, flexible material such as conduit, PVC piping or aluminium pole and
a sturdy foundation at either end to secure the arch.
The pipe or rod is shaped into the actual arch and the balloons are attached to it, primarily in sets of three to five balloons. Utilizing different colors and placing the balloons in an unique way you'll get this nice spiraling effect presented on the photo. Do not panic, we'll explain step by step and with numbers of photos how to do that!
Depending on the size of the arch you'll have to blow up quite a few balloons! This investment, of course, only makes sense if you are intending to do many more balloon decorations.
A much basic way to make an air filled balloon arch is by using so called 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.
Balloon Column
Positioned as superb eye-catchers at each side of an entrance or head table at a wedding celebration, balloon columns are excellent for wedding balloon decorations. They also make exceptional balloon decorations for defining an area of your venue, for example the dance floor or the stage decoration.
As columns are generally crafted from air filled balloons, supporting materials are required:
a strong metal or plastic pole and
a strong base as anchor for the rod.
The balloons are linked to clusters of typically three to five balloons and click here fixed to the pole, layer after layer. By utilizing larger sized balloons for the top and the bottom, and smaller sized balloons in between, the balloon column takes the characteristic look of its model in the "real" world. To crown your work you could position a stuffed giant balloon on top of the balloon column.
Like with the air filled arch, both of these balloon decorations mean you'll need to blow up a great deal more info of balloons! Getting an inflator would be a great idea, particularly for blowing up the giant balloon that crowns your column.
Additionally you might fill just the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. By doing this you won't need a sturdy base and a pole, as the balloons will support themselves. Utilize a nylon line to connect the balloon clusters to.
A helium filled balloon column will definitely do alright if you need the display solely for one evening. It saves you the struggle of setting up a frame and getting an inflator. Yet, helium costs more air and the life-span of the balloon decorations will be much smaller.