How can I make a balloon stiletto?

by Victoria
(Mississippi )

Balloon Stiletto Example, found at www.balloonhaus.com

I want to make a balloon stiletto for a party. Does anyone know how the frame would look and what size balloons to use? Thanks.


ANSWER

Hi Victoria,

I am guessing you want to make a sculpture similar to the one in the photo I've uploaded?

For the heel, you'd use a column stand in your desired height. You can either make the balloon stand yourself or use a floor lamp.

For the rest of the shoe you have two options:

Option #1: With a Frame

I'd recommend to use either 1/4 inch or 1/2 inch aluminum rod for the frame. Draw the stiletto shape on a large piece of cardboard, then bend the rod into shape.

You might want to use a pipe bender to help you shape the frame.

You'd then add your balloon clusters to the frame, and pack them tightly, so that the frame doesn's show.

Option #2: Without a Frame

You can also create the shoe by simple using a garland made of 4-balloon clusters, and tied together with 260Q balloons.

Follow this video tutorial for step-by-step instructions:



Which Size of Balloons Should You Use for Your Stiletto Sculpture?

Use 5 inch balloons for the heel, inflated to 3.5 inch at the bottom and to 4 inch at the top.

Use 9 or 11 inch balloons, inflated to 7 inch.

The above are the sizes used in the video. The larger the whole sculpture, the bigger you can inflate the balloons. Use smaller balloon sizes for smaller sculptures.

Tip: Use a balloon sizer (self made or store bought) to inflate all your balloons to the same size.

Hope that helps!

Margit