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#DIY BALLOON ARCH HOW TO#
#DIY BALLOON ARCH FULL#

You can do up to four colors to create that spiral look.

#DIY BALLOON ARCH HOW TO#

Now that we have gone through the basic construction of a quick and easy balloon column, let’s talk about how to do multiple colors. If they are placed outside, you may want to have a heavier weight underneath or secure the column to a pole, fence, or wall using additional string. Tada! And with the weight attached at the bottom, you can place them anywhere. I put a knot at the top and cut off the extra string.

#DIY BALLOON ARCH FULL#

It also depends on if you blew your balloons up to their full size. I chose kidney beans, and took one of my balloons (any color) and filled it with the beans.Ĭontinue to stack quads on top of each other until you have a column! A good-sized column of 12″ balloons can be anywhere from 6-7 quads. This would be perfect if you could somehow attach hands to the column and put it to work as your “balloon staff.” Yes, you will need a weight otherwise, your column will be moving around your room. You may even have some already in your house. No, you do not have to purchase that $3 weight to hold your column in place. Remember those dry beans or rice? Well, I use them as an anchor weight for my balloon. A long column can turn into an arch! Building A Column Step One: Get Some Weight Each quad is then layered one on top of the other, in between the spaces of the previous quad until it forms a column. From here on out, I will refer to this as your quad. Trust me you will use it often! Let’s Get To Making Balloon Columns!Ī column consists of a set of four balloons attached at their intersection. That’s why it is on my list of things I always keep on hand for projects. If you plan to have parties of any kind, it will be the best purchase you have ever made. Your lungs are perfectly fine for this tutorial, but I do suggest purchasing an electric pump.

String (ribbon, fishing line or elastic string).

30 + balloons (Let’s start with the typical 12″ any brand will do).

With this foundation, you will be able to make columns, arches, and even garlands! Are you ready to get started? No sped up videos here because I want you to be able to understand the technique. This tutorial provides you with a foundation on how to create balloon columns that cost less than $10. What are you trying to say, Nikki? I am saying that if you have no experience with balloon creations but want that elaborate balloon sculpture, I suggest buying it. When you manage all other aspects of a party or celebration, saving time can be more valuable than saving money. It takes a lot of time and effort to construct those designs. I see tons of elaborate balloon columns, arches, shapes, etc. I thought it would be great to share my steps for a quick and easy balloon column, no experience needed! And guess what? You don’t need to buy a stand! Just balloons and string can make a column or arch. Correction, no birthday party is complete without balloons. For me, no party is complete without some balloons. I love balloons! They are a low cost and easy decoration.