Video: How to Make a Balloon Pacifier

Learn how to make a balloon pacifier in this how to video,

or read the step by step guide here.

 



How to Make a Balloon Pacifier

 

Learn how to make a balloon pacifier in this step by step guide

or watch the how to video here.

You'll need:

• scissors
• air pump
• 260
• 5" round
• 6" geo blossom

Step 1: Inflate 260, 3 pumps.










Step 2: Tie ends of inflated portion of the 260 together.

Step 3: Inflate the 5" round, 6 pumps, then put the neck through the center of the geo blossom. Tie the neck of the 5" balloon to the 260, while keeping the geo blossom free from being entangled in the knot.







Step 4: Cut of the uninflated portion of the 260.



Step 5: Inflate the 6" geo blossom, 10 pumps.



Video: How to Make a Balloon Flower

Learn how to make balloon flowers in this instructional video

or read the step by step guide here.

 

 

 



How To Make a Balloon Flower

 

These flowers are great for table decorations as well as hanging on the walls.

To watch the instructional video, click here.

 

 

What you'll need:

• air pump
• 7 5" latex balloons (5 for the petals and 2 for the center)
   



 

 

Step 1: Inflate 2 of the 5 petals, 6 pumps each, then tie together to make a duplet. Repeat.

 

 

 



 

 

 

Step 2: Inflate the 5th petal, 6 pumps, and tie into one of the duplets.

 

 

 





 

Step 3: Twist one balloon from the duplet with one balloon from the 3-balloon cluster.







Step 4: Inflate the 2 center balloons, 3 pumps each, and tie into a duplet.



Step 5: Flaten the 5 balloon petals, then slide the duplet between 2 of the petals. Twist the 2 petals around each other to lock the duplet into place and you're done!

 



Video: How To Make an Easy Table Centerpiece

If you would prefer to read the step by step instructions, you can click here.

 



Video: How To Make a Sand Weight

For those of you who learn better by watching someone else, I made a video to show you how to make a sand weight.

 

If you would rather follow the Step by Step Instructions, click here.

How To Make an Easy Table Centerpiece

I'm going to show you how to make this easy centerpiece for your table. If you don't have all the supplies you need, you can buy them at The Balloon Gal's Store or click the link(s) in the supply list below.

This centerpiece uses a jumbo foil, I don't recommend using any foil balloons over 30" unless you are going to hang them.

 

To watch the video for these instructions, click here.

To make this centerpiece, you'll need:

• 1 Jumbo Foil Balloon
• 8 coordinating 5" latex balloons
• 1 12" Link O Loon
• 1/2 of a 260 balloon
• balloon hand pump
• sand weight in a coordinating color

Step 1: Inflate 2 5" balloons with 6 pumps.

Step 2: Tie the balloons together as high up on the neck as possible, this is called a duplet. Repeat until you have 4 duplets.



 Step 3: Twist two of the duplets together, this is called a quad. Repeat until you have 2 quads.

Step 4: Place the sand weight under one of the quads. Grab each end of the 260 and pull it through the quad as shown on the left. Tie the ends together, with the weight as tight to the quad as possible.

Step 5: Inflate the 12" Link O Loon to about 45 pumps and tie off.

Step 6: Place the inflated Link O Loon on top of the quad and pull the neck of the balloon through the weighted quad. Figure 8 the neck through 2 of the balloons on the quad.

TIP: Keep the quad as close to the balloon as possible for added stability.



 Step 7: Place the other quad on the top of the Link O Loon and figure 8 the tip of the Link O Loon through 2 of the balloons on the quad.

Step 8: Inflate the jumbo foil balloon until it's smooth on the center. Be careful not to overinflate as it may cause the balloon to burst.

TIP: When making balloon decorations with foil balloons, try to make them in a room with the same temperature as the room they will be used in. If the room will be colder, the balloons may shrink. If the room will be hotter, the balloons may burst when the air inside them expands.

Step 9: Roll the tail of the foil balloon around the 260 as close to the balloon as possible, and tie.










 Step 10: Attach the foil balloon to the top quad the same way you attached the sand weight to the bottom quad.





TIP: If you want to make this centerpiece with a foil balloon that is larger than 30", have it inflated with helium.

 

IDEA:

Use the jumbo foil balloon to make a centerpiece or two for the head table. Then, use the coordinating 18" foil balloons to make centerpieces for the guest's tables.

To make a smaller version using an 18" foil balloon, use a 6" Link O Loon inflated to 6 pumps and 8 5" balloons inflated to 3 pumps. (When underinflating balloons, push the air to the top of the balloon before tying the neck.)

How To Make a Sand or Water Balloon Weight

I am going to show you how to make a sand weight. Directions for making a water weight can be found at the end. To order the supplies for making these or your balloon decorations, you can visit The Balloon Gal's Store or click on the links in the supply list.

To watch the video for these instructions, click here.
 

Now let's get started.....

To make a sand weight, you'll need:

• a 2-liter filled with play sand (you can get a 50 lb. bag at your local Home Depot for only a few dollars)
• 2 11 inch Balloons
• a 260 - cut in half

Step 1: Twist one of your 11" balloons, until it's about the size of a pencil, and slide the other 11" balloon over the first one, it should look like the picture on the right.

Speed Tip: Slide a balloon stick into the first balloon, then slide the balloon-covered stick into the second balloon.

 
Step 2: Stretch the neck of the balloons, as shown to the left, and place around the neck of the 2-liter. Turn the 2-liter upside down and squeeze the sides of the bottle to force the sand into the balloons.




SPEED TIP: Use a balloon pump to add air into the balloon, twist the neck so the air doesn't escape, then stretch the neck of the balloon over the bottle's neck. Squeeze the balloon to force air into the bottle and when you let go, the bottle will fill the balloon with sand

Once you have the amount of sand you need in the balloon, pinch the neck of the balloon and carefully remove it from the bottle. Tie off the neck of the balloon (as shown on the left).



TIP: To attach to your decorative balloons quicker, tie half of a 260 onto the weight, just below the knot (as shown on the right).



To make a water weight:

1. insert an 11" balloon into another 11" balloon, as shown above
2. stretch the neck around a faucet, no need to pre-inflate
3. while holding the neck of the balloon in place with one hand, slowly turn on the cold water with the other hand
4. when the balloon is heavy enough for your balloon decor, turn off the water, pinch the neck of the balloon, and pull of the faucet. Knot the neck of the balloon
5. add a 260 for easier assembly later.