Tools and Materials for
Balloon Decorating

Not only will you find everything you need for balloon decorating in our list, but you'll also get the best tips and tricks on usage and sourcing.

There are three sections to cover:

1. Essential Tools & Materials,
2. Useful Additions and
3. Special Items.

Essential Tools & Materials

• Two pairs of good quality scissors (one small, one large),
• Balloon hand pump,
• Clear sticky tape and dispenser,
• Curling ribbon on a roll (size 5mm x 500m),
• Nylon line, also known as 'Perlon' (size 0.5mm x 50m),
• Balloon sizer (commercially available or self-made),
• Sand (fine grade as used in children's sand pits),
• Clear cellophane (approx 700mm x 5m),
• Re-fillable Helium tank with tilt valve outlet or 'Disposable Helium Tank' (depending on number of balloons) and
• Latex and/or mylar balloons.

Useful Additions

• Cool melt glue gun,
• Cake boards (sizes from 8cm),
• Balloon sealing clips,
• Balloon cup holder and sticks,
• 'Hi-Float' with dispensing pump and
• Sturdy plastic boxes for easy storage and transportation.

Special Items

• Electric air inflator,
• Sturdy base plate (commercially available or self-made),
• Strong metal or plastic pole and
• Arch frame (commercially available or self-made).

All of the above will be explained as we go step by step through each individual design. All set? Let's start balloon decorating:

Balloon Bouquets:
• Bouquet "Simple & Elegant"


• Valentine Balloon Bouquet



Balloon Arches
• Balloon Arch "String of Pearls"



Balloon Columns
• Spiral Balloon Column






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