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wedding Helium decoration 1
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INDEX
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Introduction
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Sales support picture
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Materials list
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Dimensions of decoration
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Balloon sizes
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Step by step explanation
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Enclosure
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INTRODUCTION
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Welcome to your Decotool Wedding Helium decoration 1.
The information contained within this Decotool aims to provide technical information and basic instructions to
build the illustrated balloon decoration.
We have divided the information into several parts:
Sales Support Picture
The illustration of the decoration enables the finished product to be visualised. The picture can be added to a
portfolio to use as a sales tool, this giving a professional image of balloon decorations and a visual image for
customers.
Materials List
Listed are all the materials required to build the decoration, this saves time and calculations. Remember that as
balloon art is a very personal effect, sizes may vary according to the users own sizing and strengths. It is therefore,
advisable to ensure that additional product is available to accommodate different sizing and errors etc. We have
included a 10% increase on quantities of material required to allow for some margin of difference in construction.
Dimensions of Construction
It is important that the structure is correct if the decoration is to be formed according to the specifications. We
have therefore drawn a separate image of the structure for your guidance.
Dimensions of Decorations
The dimensions are given according to our professional balloon decorators. However, as mentioned, sizes may
vary slightly from those listed. The dimensions give the user an idea of the size of the decoration, which may be
customised according to the requirement (for example the height).
Balloon Sizes
We show a detailed diagram of the sizing required for the balloons in order to construct your finished decoration.
Step-by-step Instructions
We have put together a step-by-step guide for each element of the decoration. This is aimed at decorators with
little experience of balloon decorating. Each step is explained in a written form and accompanied by a picture to
demonstrate.
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SALES SUPPORT PICTURE
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MATERIALS LIST
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Balloon sizes and shapes:
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3
code
11”
11”
5”
Colour name
Pink
Pearl
Pearl
quantity
20
15
10
In addition to latex balloons you will require:
- Electric air compressor
- 11 “, 7” and 4” sizer (plan for making home-made sizers from a carton can be downloaded from the e-shop)
- 1 x weight 200 g ( plans for making weights from balloons and water can be downloaded in the e-shop )
- 20 x 2 m white ribbon
- Helium for 20 x 11” balloons
- Helium regulator
- Scissors or technical knife
- Tape ( strong tape is recommended, but standard tape can be used )
Recommended balloons:
- BELBAL balloons
- ANAGRAM balloons
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DIMENSIONS OF DECORATION
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BALLOON SIZES
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All dimensions of balloons shown on this page are in inches.
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STEP BY STEP EXPLANATION
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Instruction
Balloon decorating is fun and can be taken up by any person without prior experience. However, working with balloons is an art and to become an expert takes practise.
We describe below a 19 steps procedure on how to make a two-colour helium decoration (dimensions
250 cm high and 80 cm width – please note that dimensions can vary according to personal inflating
and decorating skills). This step-by-step explanation can be used for making different coloured combinations.
You need to use helium with the balloons. Please ensure that you follow the instructions of the
helium provider. Helium is a non-flamable gas and is safe to use, however, the gas is stored and transported in a pressurised container which is heavy and must be used with care.
Each helium provider uses different inflation hoses. Make sure you understand how the inflator fits
onto the helium bottle and how it works. Turn off the helium bottle when not in use as it protects the
helium from escaping if there are any leaks in the inflator.
We advise with any balloon decoration that the working area should be kept clean, balloons will attract dust and dirt from surfaces. Keep balloons clean by having a designated area, perhaps covering
the floor with a dust sheet, or use a bag or container to keep inflated balloons.
Calculations shown for balloon products are based on our designer’s skill and knowledge. Additional
product should always be on hand to cater for incorrect inflation, faulty product or test purposes.
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
First prepare the base of the decoration
which is made with air-filled latex balloons.
DIAGRAM 1
On the table prepare the sizer with an 7”
diameter .
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Inflate two 11” round balloons Pink colour
to 7”(diagram 2) and hold them one in
DIAGRAM 2
each hand.
Before you tie them, check their size on
the prepared sizer. Put both through sizer
DIAGRAM 3
(diagram 3), as it is important that the balloons are the same size. If a balloon is too
big let the air out slowly until it goes very
tightly through the sizer without using
force.
If a balloon is too small inflate and start
the sizing procedure again.
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
When you have two balloons the same size
tie the balloons together with one knot
DIAGRAM 4
(diagram 4a) and then knot again (diagram
4b). The second knot can be tied a little
stronger.
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When the balloons are tied together they
are known as a ’Double Cluster’ ( diagram
DIAGRAM 5
5).
Repeat Steps 1-4 using a 4“ sizer for the 5“
balloons.
Continue making Double Clusters .
In total you need to prepare 2 x 7“ Double
Clusters from 11“ round Pink balloons and
2 x 4.5” Double Clusters from 5” Pearl balloons.
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Take two pink double clusters (diagram 6)
Then put them together as shown (dia-
DIAGRAM 6
gram 6b)
Balloons 1 and 2 are rotated one and a half
times (twisted around each other so that
they change place).
This results in a prepared four-balloon
cluster (diagram 6c)..
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
Repeat this step for the 4” balloons (diagram 7).
Place the 4” balloons cluster on top of the
7” cluster, so that the smaller balloons are
DIAGRAM 7
DIAGRAM 8
in the gap of the larger balloons (diagram
8a). Push each of the smaller balloons
through the gap so that they appear the
other side of the 7” cluster. The clusters
will then be interlocked so that they stay
in place. The larger balloons are placed
on the bottom and this has created the
bottom base of the balloon decoration
(diagram 8b).
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Use a weight of approximately 200gm
and attach to the bottom of the balloon
DIAGRAM 9
clusters made above.
There are many weights that can be used.
The weight is not seen as it is under the
clusters. Here we show that an uninflated
latex balloon is filled with water (diagram
9).
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
Prepare a sizer with diameter 11”, it may be
fixed to the table or used by hand
DIAGRAM 10
(diagram 10).
Place the neck of the balloon over the helium inflator and inflate to 11”(diagram 11).
Hold the neck of the balloon so that
the helium does not escape. Place the
ribbon over the neck (diagram 12) and
make a knot with the balloon neck
with the ribbon inside (diagram 12).
DIAGRAM 11
DIAGRAM 12
Repeat Steps 11 and 12 until you have
17 balloons inflated with helium. 9
balloons Pink and 8 balloons Pearl.
inflated to 11”.
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
Take 4 pearl balloons and hold the ribbon
in your left hand at head height. Take your
DIAGRAM 13
right hand and place underneath your left
hand. Slide your left hand up to the knots
of the balloons, so that the balloons are at
the same height (diagram 13).
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Take one pink balloon in your right hand,
and place it in the middle of the group of 4
DIAGRAM 14
Pearl balloons, so that the neck of the Pink
balloon sits at the height of the top of the
Pearl balloons (diagram 14).
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Take the ribbon of all 5 balloons together
carefully, so that the balloons stay in place,
DIAGRAM 15
and tie one knot of the ribbons together at
40cm from the neck of the Pearl balloons
(diagram 15).
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
Take 4 Pink balloons and hold the ribbon
in your left hand at head height. Take your
DIAGRAM 16
right hand and place underneath your left
hand. Slide your left hand up to the knots
of the balloons, so that the balloons are at
the same height.
Take the ribbon of all 4 balloons together
carefully, so that the balloons stay in place,
and tie one knot of the ribbons together at
40cm from the neck of the Pink balloons
(diagram 16).
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Add this further group of Pink balloons
to the first group of 5 balloons. You have
DIAGRAM 17
now created the top half of the helium
decoration (diagram 17).
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The remaining balloons need to be arranged in two groups of 4 balloons, one
DIAGRAM 18
Pink and one Pearl. ( Repeat Step 16).
You now have all the balloons inflated
and arranged into tiers of four balloons, in
alternate colours, with a Pink balloon on
top (diagram 18).
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STEP
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EXPLANATION
DIAGRAM
Take one ribbon from each of the tiers or
groups of balloons and tie together 40cm
DIAGRAM 19
from the bottom of the last tier. Take two
ribbons and tie them around the airfilled
balloons at the base of the decoration.
The height of the helium balloons can be
determined by yourself.
The remaining ribbons can be curled to
decorate the stem of the decoration (diagram 19).
You now have an attractive colourful helium decoration 1.
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ENCLOSURE
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The virtual products sold from our website contain instructions, illustrations and pictorial information
for the use of balloon decorating, the quality of information downloaded will vary according to the
type of printer used. Balloons IT and its servants, agents and representatives hold no responsibility for
the quality of any downloaded information.
The information has been put together by persons working in the balloon industry and it shows their
interpretation of designs and methods of balloon decoration. The instructions shown give
approximate sizes and colours, all of which may vary according to product and inflation methods used
by the decorator or operator. Balloons IT and its servants, agents and representatives hold no
responsibility for the outcome of the decoration.
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