Balloon Columns

Learn about patterns with this tutorial, which shows four different column designs, both frames and unframed:

  1. Herringbone Column
  2. 4-colour Spiral Column
  3. Twisted Column
  4. Flower Pattern Column

Techniques:

  • Correct Duplets
  • Four-balloon clusters
  • Pop Me Balloon
  • Balloon Dummies
  • Twisting on poles
  • Balloon Add-ons
  • Vinyling Latex Balloons
  • Framework
  • Neck to Neck Tying
  • Framed and unframed columns

    Hot Air Balloons

    In this tutorial we look at three different methods to create a latex hot air balloon – all of which can be recreated in various sizes from table top displays to big feature designs

    1. Linking Balloon Hot Air Balloon
    2. Topiary Hot Air Balloon
    3. Duplet Hot Air Balloon

    Techniques:

    • Topiary
    • Duplets
    • Linking Balloons
    • Attaching Balloons to Poles
    • Creating Hot Air Balloon Baskets
    • How to Organic-up a Classic Design

      Easel Balloon Garlands

      Ever wondered where to buy easels, boards, how to attach balloon garlands and how to vinyl the boards? This tutorial class also discusses up-selling, price variations, hire agreements. Two styles demonstrated to show the different price points and give your portfolio a boost!

      Techniques:

      • Our trademark Organic Garlands
      • Neck to neck tying
      • Organic add-ons
      • Duplets and 3-balloon clusters
      • Vinyl application
      • Boards to hire and sell
      • Where to buy
      • Adding in florals to hire

        Pop Me, Money Tail and Gift Balloons

        Giving a gift of money or vouchers has just got a whole lot more fun! In this Class we look at three different options at various price points for your portfolios. We also cover how to post out “will you be my…” “we’re going to…” gift balloons:

        1. Small boxed Pop Me! Balloons
        2. Magic Pop Me! Balloons – Gender Reveal & Gift Balloon
        3. Money Tail Helium Balloons
        4. Balloon in a Box for Posting

         

        Techniques:

        • Secret Behind the Magic Pop Me! Balloons
        • Sealing a Grabo Transparent Globe
        • Balloon in a Box
        • Posting Balloons [UK]
        • The Perfect Confetti for Balloons
        • Vinyling Latex Balloons
        • Popping pins
        • Opening a Grabo Transparent Globe
        • Glass Balloons/Double Stuffing Latex inside a Bubble
        • Gender Reveal Balloon
        • Balloon Expander/Castrating Tools
        • Attaching Globes to Foil Base Drops
        • Using Clik Clik Stretchy Balloon Tape
        • Correctly Inflating Globe and Orbz Balloons
        • Creating a Money-Tail Chain
        • Explaining Lift Ability of Helium

          Boho Weddings

          Weddings are all about beautiful, luxurious and romantic. Boho shades and natural florals are very on trend and in this class we’re creating a stunning hoop design, tulle covered giant 3ft latex and helium deco bubble balloons.

          • Organic Garland
          • Using a Balloon Hoop
          • Tulle Covered 3ft Latex
          • Confetti & Gumball Deco Bubbles

           

          Techniques:

          • Helium inflation
          • Deco Bubble / T-Balloon inflation
          • How to get confetti to stick inside a balloon
          • Organic garlands
          • 3-balloon clusters
          • Organic Add-Ons
          • Balloon Hoops
          • Inflating giant latex balloons
          • Lift Ability of Gases and Balloons
          • 60/40 values
          • Tulle Covered Balloons
          • Clear bubble balloons
          • Neck to neck tying
          • Balloon garland

            Halloween Organic Cauldron and Potion

            It’s time to get Spooky! Whether you’re making a decorative cauldron or doing a pop-me trick or treat design, we cover them both here, along with a framed organic balloon column, creating a balloon broomstick and a giant twisted balloon spider.

            1. Organic Garland
            2. Balloon Cauldron
            3. Balloon Broomstick
            4. Balloon Spider
            5. Duplet Bubbles

             

            Techniques:

            • Twists – pinch, shock and loop
            • Organic balloon garlands
            • Foil Base-Drops
            • Raisin Knots
            • 3-balloon clusters
            • Duplets
            • Neck-to-neck tying
            • Attaching garlands to frames
            • Add-on balloon clusters

              Grabo Foil Only Halloween Displays

              Arched Balloon Stacks are so on trend – they’re great to put gifts underneath for birthday morning, or cake tables under for parties. Your little ones can even pose underneath for photos. The are superb to theme to any age or characters, however in this tutorial we show you a Halloween version to get your creative juices flowing. This tutorial shows:

               

              • How to Understand Heat Sealing and How to do it correctly
              • Lift Ability of Balloon Gas and how to Helium Save
              • Foil inside a Clear Deco Bubble or Transparent Globe
              • Confetti Bubble Balloon with Static

               

              Techniques:

              • Using Base Drop Balloons
              • Opening a Grabo Transparent Globe
              • Detailed Info about Grabo Transparent Globe
              • Air-filled Stand-Up Balloons
              • Balancing Lift Ability of Helium Balloon Gas
              • Heat Sealing
              • Attaching Foil Balloons Together
              • Helium Inflation
              • Tying Foil Balloons

                Halloween Arched Balloon Stack

                Arched Balloon Stacks are so on trend – they’re great to put gifts underneath for birthday morning, or cake tables under for parties. Your little ones can even pose underneath for photos. The are superb to theme to any age or characters, however in this tutorial we show you a Halloween version to get your creative juices flowing. This tutorial shows:

                1. Air-filled Link Balloon Arch
                2. Graduated Columns
                3. Helium Balloons
                4. Various Pricing Points for your Portfolio

                Techniques:

                • Linking Balloons
                • Organic Add-ons to a Classic Balloon Stack
                • Drawing on Balloons
                • Air-filled Stand-Up Balloons
                • Adding Materials to Balloons
                • Duplets
                • 3-Balloon Clusters
                • 4-Balloon Clusters
                • Heat Sealing
                • Attaching Foils to Stacks
                • Helium Inflation
                • Tying Foil Balloons

                Halloween Balloon Stack with Distortion

                Halloween is a time to get spooky and creative. This tutorial shows an organic balloon stack full of foil balloons, and a pumpkin patch! We also create a fabulous Cat gift with a stuffing balloon belly. In all we’ll be creating: Pumpkins made using balloon distortion Pumpkins made using modelling balloons Pumpkins with treats inside […]

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