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How to Design Your Own Balloon Bouquet

December 2, 2009 by Madison Pados Leave a Comment

Balloon bouquets are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to commemorate a special occasion, decorate a space or brighten someone's day. Creating a simple balloon bouquet is made even easier by using balloons pre-filled with helium, with curling ribbons already attached.

Balloon bouquets are an easy and relatively inexpensive way to commemorate a special occasion, decorate a space or brighten someone's day. Creating a simple balloon bouquet is made even easier by using balloons pre-filled with helium, with curling ribbons already attached.

What You Will Need

One Mylar balloon, pre-filled and tied to at least 5 feet of curling ribbon * Five high-quality latex balloons, pre-filled and tied to at least 5 feet of curling ribbon * Scissors * Small weight

Step 1

Tie the Mylar balloon to the weight using the curling ribbon. It will be the tallest balloon in the bouquet. Allow about 4 feet of ribbon from the base of the balloon to the knot on the weight.

Step 2

Tie three latex balloons to the weight, positioning them so that 1/8 to 1/4 of their tops overlaps the bottom of the Mylar balloon.

Step 3

Tie two more latex balloons to the weight, positioning them so that 1/8 to 1/4 of their tops overlaps the first set of latex balloons.

Step 4

Curl the ends of each ribbon below the knot at the weight. Open a pair of scissors and, starting just below the knot, place the ribbon between your thumb and the blade. Pull the scissors lightly down the length of the ribbon, but not so hard that the ribbon tears.

Step 5

Curl the short lengths of ribbon hanging from the necks of all the balloons. Take care not to pop the balloons with the pointy ends of the scissors

Tips and Warnings

To make the bouquet float longer, use high-quality latex balloons (available at party stores) and minimize the amount of time between the balloons' inflation and the presentation of the bouquet. If possible, ask the store to add a float-extending solution to the inside of the latex balloons; Ask the store that fills the balloons to allow a little extra length on the curling ribbons. Trim as needed. Limitless variations on this bouquet are possible—add or take away latex balloons, add more Mylar balloons, or use fabric or tulle ribbons. Latex allergies, including allergies to latex balloons, are common. Many schools and hospitals do not allow bouquets with latex balloons. Find out beforehand whether the recipient of the bouquet has a latex allergy. Broken pieces of latex balloons are a potential suffocation and choking hazard for small children. If this is a concern, consider using Mylar balloons (which are less likely to pop unless placed under great pressure) for the entire bouquet.

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About Madison Pados

Madison is a prolific writer who has been contributing to ModernMom since 2010. She has 4 children and has taken a long hiatus from her 'real job' as an educational psychologist to spend more time with her kids. She loves cooking, organizing, exercising, traveling and stealing a little me-time when she can.

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