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Balloon Numbers

Large Balloon Numbers with Base [Image Source: dekorasi-balon.blogspot.com]

Large Balloon Numbers with Base [Image Source: dekorasi-balon.blogspot.com]

Hi there! Would you please advise how I would be able to make Numbers 2 & 1 from 5inch balloons, I would like the numbers to stand at least 5foot tall. I have tried using various floristy wire but this is to flimsy, I guess I would need Aluminium tubing of sorts.

I would most appreciate your help.

Kind regards,
Donna Parsons

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starstarstarstarstar 		Reply to "Giant Balloon Numbers"
by: Margit

Hi there,

You need a sturdy base plate and solid frame to make the large balloon numbers stay upright.

Best is to use heavy material like metal for the base plate. If you use wood as shown in our step-by-step instructions, you'd have to attach bricks or a thick tile to weigh the base down.

Regarding your question about disclosures... if you are offering balloon decorating services, I would recommend that you talk to a lawyer about the legal requirements for your contracts.

Hope that helps.

Margit
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starstarstarstarstar 		Giant Balloon Numbers
by: Anonymous

How do you make the giant number stand or make it stay steady all day?

Also do you give your customers some disclosures about the balloons? If so please respond.
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starstarstarstarstar 		Aluminum Rod
by: Margit

Hi Tonya,

You should be able to get the aluminum rod at hardware stores. Alternatively, you can order it online at Amazon. Below is an example offer from Amazon (depending on the size of your numbers, you'd either need the 1/4 inch or the 1/2 inch rod).

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starstarstarstarstar 		Balloon Numbers
by: Tonya

Where can I find the rods to do the numbers and letters? I am having difficulty locating the rods.

Thank you
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starstarstarstarstar 		5" or 11" Balloons
by: Margit

Hello Anonymous ;-)

Regarding your question...

"Do you use 5" balloons or 11" balloons for a 6 foot number?"

You would use 5" balloons. 11" balloons are too large to make the bends that are part of balloon numbers look pretty.
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starstarstarstarstar 		size of balloons
by: Anonymous

Do you use 5" balloons or 11" balloons for a 6 foot number?
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starstarstarstar 		Bases for Balloon Numbers
by: Margit

Like with balloon columns or other air-filled designs, the balloon numbers need a sturdy base to make them self-standing.

Take a look at the photo above or the examples of balloon numbers on this page to see what I mean (you have to scroll down to see the photos).

You can either buy ready-made bases, or make them yourself, as I explain on this page about making a balloon column base.

Hope that explains it better.
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starstarstarstarstar 		how?
by: Anonymous

it doesnt say how he got it to stay up??
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starstarstarstarstar 		How to Make Balloon Numbers & Letters
by: Margit

Hi Donna,

You are right with your guess that you would need aluminium rod as frame for your numbers. We recommend using 1/4" aluminium rod for smaller and hanging designs. For bigger, self-supporting sculptures like a walk through arch or the kind of numbers you have in mind, you should use 1/2" aluminium rod.

Here's a video showing how to make the Number 3 with bent aluminium rod and 5 inch balloons (in German language, sorry!).



And here's another video, explaining how to create the number 1. Tanya uses a regular balloon column stand, and no frame for the diagonal part at the top of the number.

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