Tuesday, January 06, 2009

How Well Do You Know About Balloon Modeling

By Ferdinand Mekinsy

Some party balloons have pictures with favorite characters painted on them, others have shiny reflective surfaces that make them more attractive, and certain kinds are made of metalized nylon that increases the buoyancy and allows the gas inside to remain there for days or even weeks. If the party balloons are supplied by professional decorators, the quality of the items should be a high one, not to mention that the use of electronic equipment for the inflation determines the same amount of helium to be filled in every balloon.

Themes are also great with balloon decorations, but this idea works well for baby showers, children's parties and other casual events that do not require a too high level of formality. You can make a giant teddy bear, a clown or a famous cartoon character out of colored balloons. The possibilities prove nearly endless and the materials are very easy and pretty cheap to purchase. In case you want to accomplish something really unique, but you lack inspiration, have a look online and see suggestions appropriate for your kind of event. Take a little bit from here, a little bit from there, and the concept will start taking shape!

The evolution of balloon modeling towards balloon art has also triggered massive changes in the manufacturers' market policy. New color selections, more sizes available, different shapes, materials and accessories now complement the diversity of balloon art manifestations. Hence, there is an ongoing circle of cause and effect: the more extensive balloon art becomes, the wider the selection of tools necessary for it. Where can one admire balloon art? First of all, parks, fairs, public gardens, sports events, children's entertainment shows and trade presentations make perfect occasions for such versatile and perennial art representations.

If you expect the balloon pump to weigh little, have a good recharge time and offer a nice design, then you can expect the item to get pretty expensive. Some people even try to make their own balloon pump for less than $100, but not anyone knows how to improvise or is willing to. However, the more do-it-yourself people, who need a balloon pump for occasional events, can put one together from a simple truck horn pipe, some pipe tubes and a regular rechargeable battery.

You could use balloon flower design as a good home activity for your kids when they want to learn something new. In case you don't have the skill for it, make a simple search on Google and you'll come across plenty of instructions. The most explicit are quality YouTube videos but you may have to look through several before catching the trick. If you are using such a video, you can prepare all the materials necessary and try to make the balloon flower together with the instructor. Even if you don't get the best of results from the first trial, you'll learn it eventually.

Helium birthday balloons will last for about twelve hours, hence, start inflating and arranging them only two hours before the party starts. The planning of such decorations needs to be thought a little bit in advance in case you want to create something special for the occasion. Balloon twisting could also be a good idea, adding up to the overall creative design. - 2361

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