Three general concepts for balloon designs



Our very simple to follow explanations will assist you decide what balloon decors are the right choice for your special occasion.
Once we started with balloon design, we felt confused with the huge selection of displays we saw. Along our studying process, we figured out that it all boils down to three basic designs:

Balloon Bouquet


Generally used as a main feature for tables, the balloon bouquet really is the heart of a balloon display. Between two and nine balloons, linked to twisting ribbons, are arranged in various heights and secured to a table base.

A balloon centerpiece can be made from latex OR mylar (also called foil) balloons OR you can blend them.

As the balloons have to be helium filled this choice determines the life expectancy of your balloon decorations. Whereas mylar balloons will float approximately 14 days, even the greatest quality latex balloons won't stay up much longer than for about 12 to 24 hours. But, by using a product called 'hi-float', it's possible to make them last 10 to 25 times as long!

Balloon Arch


Naturally, balloon arches fulfill their function best when you can go through them! They are perfect balloon decorations for an entry or exit. Commonly they are also utilized to frame the head or cake table at a wedding celebration or to create a magnificent stage decor.

Unlike with bouquets you get the choice between helium or air-filled balloon arch.

A hovering arch is composed of single helium-filled balloons lined up like pearls along an invisible nylon line, hence the name "String of Pearls". The two ends are fixed to bases, quite similar to the table bases for bouquets, just a bit heavier and often standing on the floor. A brick or sand filled balloon will do the job and can easily be decorated nicely.

With a "String of Pearls" - oftentimes utilized for wedding balloon arches - you put together an amazing effect with fairly little effort. The only downside is the short life-span, as a result of 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 decoration for your special occasion should last a lot longer.
Having said that, with these styles of balloon decorations, there is a little more constructional work required, as an air filled balloon arch needs some supportive elements:

a structure constructed from a sturdy, flexible material like conduit, PVC piping or aluminium pole and
a stable base at either end to anchor the arch.

The conduit or rod is shaped into the actual arch and the balloons are attached to it, mostly in clusters of three to five balloons. By utilizing different colors and placing the balloons in an unique way you'll get this good spiraling effect presented on the photo. Don't panic, we'll explain step by step and with lots 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 preparing to do many more balloon decorations.

A much easier way to create an air filled balloon arch is by utilizing so called 'Link-o-Loon' balloons.

Balloon Column


Placed as outstanding eye-catchers at either side of an entrance or head table at a wedding event, balloon columns are ideal for wedding balloon decorations. They also make great balloon decorations for marking out an area of your venue, for example the dance floor or the stage decoration.

As columns are commonly made of air filled balloons, supportive elements are needed:
a strong metal or plastic pole and
a sturdy base as anchor for the pole.

The balloons are tied to clusters of usually three to five balloons and fixed to the pole, layer after layer. Utilizing a bigger size 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 put a stuffed giant balloon at the top of the balloon column.

Like with the air filled arch, each of these balloon decorations mean you'll have to blow up a lot of balloons! Leasing an inflator would be an excellent idea, especially for blowing up the giant balloon that crowns your column.

Alternatively you may fill just the balloons at the bottom with air and the rest with helium. This way you will not need a sturdy base and a pole, as the balloons will support themselves. Work with a nylon line to secure the balloon bunches click here to.

A helium filled balloon column will do well if you need the display solely for one evening. It saves you the headache of constructing a frame and renting an inflator. On the other hand, helium costs more air and the life-span of the balloon decorations will be much lower.


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