Balloon Decorating

STEP 1:

Measure Dacron line to desired length (see BALLOON ARCH LENGTH FORMULA) plus six feet so that you will have enough extra to tie the ends down.

STEP 2:

Stretch archline full length and tie each end down to anchors (make sure the anchors are sturdy enough and heavy enough to hold down the completed arch). Make sure there is 3 feet extra line on each end to be used to tie off archline when finished.

STEP 3:

Inflate two 11" latex balloons with helium. Preferably you use a sizer to ensure that all balloons are uniform. Tie the two balloon necks together to make a set.

STEP 4:

Repeat Step 3 to make two separate sets.

STEP 5:

Twist the two sets together making a cluster of four.

STEP 6:

Start at one each of the archline and twist one balloon of the cluster around the archline.

STEP 7:

You will repeat Steps 3 through 6 until you have filled the entire line.

STEP 8:

Once you complete the entire line, untie the ends of archlline from the anchors. Attach to your decorating anchors (bricks, gallon sized bottles of water, etc). Once tied down, move the ends until the arch is the height that you prefer.

***TO MAKE A TWO COLOR SPIRAL ARCHES

Make sure that balloons 1 & 2 are the same color and balloons 3 & 4 are the same color. When you reach Step 6 on the 2nd cluster, shift the color over one slot. Continue shifting each cluster so that the color appear to spiral around the arch.

We carry a full assorment of products. Read more below or click on "ALL BALLOON PRODUCTS" above to learm more.

LATEX BALLOONS- We 11" BSA balloons, both plain and imprinted that are manufactured by Pioneer Balloon. We also carry Tuf Tex latex balloons. These are great advertising balloons and come is 14" latex, 17" latex, 24" latex and 36" latex. We also have imprinted latex with saying like "Happy Birthday" to Smile Faces to promotional sayings like "grand Opening" . LATEX BALLOONS

FOIL BALLOONS- Also referred to as mylar balloons. We carry a very large selection of balloons. SOME OF THEM ARE ONYL 49 CENTS! Our everyday themes are: happy Birthday, Get Well, I Love You, Good Luck, Baby etc. We carry all NFL teams and many colleges. So you can really show that you are a TRUE fan.

We carry a great selection of licensed character balloons. We have Spongebob, Dora, Balloons that sing to you, Mickey and More Click on the link to see them all. We have 4" and 9" preinflates. Learn more...FOIL BALLOONS LICENSED CHARACTERS SPORTS BALLOONS

BALLOON INFLATORS- We only stock the best and most popular inflators. From the basic to the professional balloon inflator. We carry balloon regulators manufactured by West Winds and Conwin. You can see a side by side comparison of each. BALLOON INFLATORS

BALLOON SAFETY EQUIPMENT- Make sure to always use your helium safely. Helium cylinders should be chained and secured to meet local fire code. We have wall mounts for single and dual tanks. We have hand truck to safely move them around. HELIUM SAFETY EQUIPEMENT

BIG ADVERTISING BALLOONS AND INFLATABLES- Do you need to draw attention to your business? Tuf Tex 17" latex is the best balloon for your outdoor application. These balloons will hold up the best even in the hottest temperatures. We also have cloudbusters which you tie to a pennant streamer and fly above your business. These jumbo balloons will last a couple of days and are 5.5' or 8' in size. Are you looking for something that is reusable or that you can customize. We have vinyl inflatables that you can order and put you logo or name on the side. Contact us for pricing. ADVERTISING BALLOONS

RIBBON, STRING AND RIBBON RACKS- Curling ribbon is sold in 500 yards spools and we sell over 30 colors. We also carry balloon string to tie down the larger balloons. Keep your ribbon organized with one of our ribbon racks. They sit on the table, hang on a wall and can even mount to your helium cylinder. 8 spool and 20 spool ribbon racks available. RIBBON RIBBON RACKS

BALLOON SEALS AND CLIPS- Balloons seals and clips help tie balloons to make the job faster and save your fingers at the same time. We have Quickie chain clips, Balloon Seals with ribbon and tie discs. To see them all..BALLOON CLIPS

CUSTOM BALLOON IMPRINTING- We can put a name or logo on a balloon. Have a 4 color logo? No problem. We can customize the balloons with your art Great quality and great prices..CUSTOM BALLOON IMPRINTING

PENNANT STREAMERS AND FLAGS- Pennant streamers can be ordered in any quantity you need. We have no minimums. Also, pennants can be sewn at no extra charge to your color specifications. Just allow a few extra days to be sewn. We have stock pennants, metallic fringes, flags and banners.

PENNANTS AND FLAGS

BALLOON ACCESSORIES- Still haven't found what you are looking for? It is probably in our balloon accessory section. From a balloon caddy that straps to your tank to hold latex balloons and anything else, to HI Float which is a treatment to help your balloons stay inflated, to grip tabs to hold balloons to a table, to grip it holders which hold down a large number of balloons while you are inflating. This section has it all!

BALLOON ACCESSORIES

Inflation

* Helium balloons should be fully inflated but not pear shaped, Adjust inflation to suit environental and abusive conditions. A properly inflated balloon has a slight give to it when pressed on the middle. Under inflating helium balloons can reduce floating time.

* Helium is an inert, non-toxic gas and is environmentally friendly. It expands with heat and contracts with cold. Always practice safe tank hanfling porcedures, by transporting with the cap on and securing tanks to walls or stands. NEVER inhale helium as serious lunch injury can occur.

* Ultra Hi-Float (a product which seals the porous latex barrier) increases float time up to 10x.

* Air inflated balloons should always be under inflated (example: 11" latex sized down to a 10") to increase durability. For a long-lasting display it is crucial that balloons are kept clean. Washable cotton sheets or plastic drop cloths work well.

* Use the right equipment for the job.

* Tying. The surest seal for latex is hand tying (using the tips of your fingers). But we have some great balloon tying tools to help save your fingers. To avoid blisters from hand tying, wrap fingers with duct tape at the pressure points.

* Foil balloons are self sealing and are sensitive to expansion from heat and contraction from cold.

Production Tips

*Perform a float-time test if you plan to under infatle the balloon or expect it to support an amount of weight

*Capturing loose balloons that have escaped to the ceiling wastes time. Work with pre-cut tethered ribbon.

* Tie a helium balloon to you scissors on a job site and they will always be found.

* Keep pre-inflated balloons in a plastic bags to keep clean and retard oxidation. Use black bags to minimize exposure and label.