How to Link Balloons

Balloons are an inexpensive party decoration.

Rooms can change from dull to festive when you choose to decorate with balloons. Balloons provide nearly endless color options, as well as providing different sizes to choose from. With minimal expense, a few balloons add color and whimsy to party decorations.

Things You'll Need

• Ribbon
• Helium
• Kite string
• Scissors
• Weights

Instructions

Balloon Bouquet

1. Inflate two balloons and tie the necks together. Avoid filling the balloons to their full capacity, leaving enough room to manipulate and stretch the neck of the balloon.

2. Inflate a second pair of balloons and tie them together in the same manner as the first pair.

3. Hold both sets of balloons at the neck. Place one pair of balloons across the neck of the second pair.

4. Twist one pair of balloons at the neck to attack to the second pair. Tie a ribbon around the necks and use as a decoration.

Arch

1. Cut a kite string at least 3 feet longer than the intended arch. Attach one end of the string to a weight.

2. Inflate the first balloon with helium and attach 9 inches above the weight. Attach the balloon to the string by tying the string around the neck.

3. Continue to add helium-filled balloons to the string. Space the balloons so that each balloon touches the one beside it.

4. Attach the opposite end of the string to a weight after all the balloons have been attached. Add ribbon streamers to the kite string for a more dramatic look.

Tips & Warnings

• Helium-filled balloons work well for many decorations. Party stores rent helium machines if you have a large quantity to fill. They will also inflate balloons as part of the purchase price. Bring a large garbage bag to contain the balloons.

• Keep balloons the same size by using a template with a hole cut in the center. Place each inflated balloon in the center to keep the sizes uniform.

References

• EZ Parties: Balloon Decorations
• All Event Adviser: How to Build a Balloon Arch