Tools and Materials for
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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 pumps,
- Clear sticky tape and dispenser,
- Curling ribbon on a roll (size 5mm x 500m),
- Nylon line, also known as fishing line or '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 Tanks with tilt valve outlet or 'Disposable Helium Tanks' (depending on number of balloons) and
- High quality latex and/or mylar balloons.
Useful Additions
- Balloon decorating strip, a clear polyethylene strip with pre-made holes to hold up to 12 balloons per foot; can be used to create arches or other shapes,
- 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
- Electrical Balloon Pumps,
- Balloon Lights,
- 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.
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