Is a special occasion just around the corner? If yes, you’ll already be all pumped up to throw a grand party. Whether it’s your child’s birthday party or a best friend’s baby shower, or a welcome party for your sibling who was away for studies, one thing is common in all celebrations – balloons!
Balloons add just the right color and life to any party. And to make the occasion all more special, we suggest you make balloon arches for the backdrop yourself.
Putting in a personal effort to celebrations makes events all more memorable, and that’s exactly what we are suggesting. If you don’t know how to make a balloon arch, you need not worry because we’re here with the best way to make a balloon arch yourself.
Step 1: Gather the Materials
First things first – gather all the material that you’ll need during the activity. Below is a quick checklist of everything you’re going to need:
- Balloons
- Balloon pump
- Blunt needle
- Fishing line
- Glue gun
- Fresh flowers
- Scissors
- Hooks
- Clear shipping tape
Step 2: Sketch Out Your Arch Design
Before you jump into making the balloon arch, first draw a sketch of the design that you wish to create. It’ll serve as a flat plane for the activity. Remember that your balloon arch doesn’t have to be the typical arch – you can design any shape that you like and find it doable.
Step 3: Blow up the Balloons
Now, start blowing up the balloons using the balloon pump. Don’t blow all the balloons in the same size. Keep a variation in size and color – depending on the design that you’ve got in your mind. Get a variety of balloons from any balloon store in Miami. Balloons of varying sizes and colors look more funky and attractive than balloons that are all blown to the same size and in one color.
Step 4: Prepare the Frame
For the frame, you’ll need a fishing line. Tie the fishing line to a needle. This will serve as the attachment base for all the balloons.
Step 5: Thread Balloons into the Frame
Pass the needle through the knot of the inflated balloons and push each balloon at the end of the fishing line gently. Continue adding balloons to the fishing line till you achieve the desired length of the balloon arch.
Step 6: Cut the Fishing Line
Once you’ve achieved the desired length of the balloon arch, cut the fishing line. Don’t forget to tie a knot at the end to prevent the balloons from falling out of the fishing line.
Step 7: Put up the Arch
Install hooks in the wall. This is how you’ll put your balloon arch up. You can simply push the balloons sideways to expose the fishing line that you’ll attach to the hooks. Once the line is attached, you can bring the balloons back in place to cover the gaps.
Fill up the Gaps
Now that your balloon arch is up, you’ll be able to see any gaps more clearly. Use a glue gun to stick smaller balloons, flowers, or any other accessories to fill in the gaps to make your balloon arch look more attractive and complete.
With these simple steps, your balloon arch is all set to add the wow factor to your celebration!