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Instructions for the
"Topsy-Turvy Topiary"
By Linda Bruce, CBA
Labor: About 15 Minutes |
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Materials:
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| 12 - 11” “60-A-Round”
Assortment Latex Balloons (92367) |
| 20 - 646Q Latex Balloons
in Quartz Purple, Sapphire Blue, Emerald Green, Ruby Red, Citrine
Yellow, & Mandarin Orange (75453, 75454, 75455, 75456, 75457,
& 75458) |
| 10 - 260Q Latex
Balloons |
| #9 Qualatex MasterBow®
Poly Ribbon or Monofilament Line |
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1. Make a Topiary
using the 11” latex balloons air inflated and sized
to 10”. To do this: air inflate two balloons to the
same size and tie into a pair. Repeat to make a second pair,
then twist the two pairs together, making sure the balloons
intersect at the knots so the center stays constant. Repeat
to add two more pairs, one at a time, separating the previous
balloons to keep the center constant. For the last two pairs,
tie the balloons together as close to the neck roll as possible.
Then, wrap the pairs in, one at a time, to complete the round
ball. |
2. Inflate a 646Q
to about 6" and tie it directly to one end of an uninflated
260Q. Repeat for a second 646Q and tie directly to the other
end of the uninflated 260Q. This makes an “intersecting
pair.” Repeat to make nine more intersecting pairs. |
3. Wrap the intersecting
pairs, one at a time, randomly through the Topiary, letting
the 646Qs nestle between the 11" balloons. |
4. Tie a length
of poly ribbon or monofilament line to the completed Topiary
ball and suspend from above. |
| USA ©2007
PBC |
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Linda Bruce
is no stranger to the balloon industry! Her extensive
background as owner-operator of a successful balloon company,
combined with her experience as Retail Education Manager
for Pioneer Balloon Company, provide her with a broad
industry perspective! As a world-class instructor and
competitor, Linda shares her love of balloons at seminars
around the globe, and is very happy to represent The Very
Best Balloons, Qualatex! |
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Instructions for the
"Tower of Birthday Fun"
By Cam Woody, CBA
Labor: About 10 Minutes |
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Materials:
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| 24" “Birthday
Twinkling Stars” Double Bubble Balloons (68804) |
| 5" CitrineYellow,
Mandarin Orange, Sapphire Blue, and Quartz Purple Latex Balloons
(43551, 43569, 43602, & 43598) |
| Qualatex Hand Air
Inflator |
| Clear Packaging Tape |
| Sand Weight |
| Instructions: |
| 1. Helium inflate
a Double Bubble, following the special inflation instructions
on the back of the package, and tie a sand weight to its neck. |
| 2. Helium inflate
another Double Bubble, and tape its tail to the top of the first
Bubble using clear packaging tape, making sure to leave enough
room in between for a balloon collar. Tape both the front and
back for maximum hold. |
3. Repeat to add
as many Bubbles as you want. To make a balloon collar, use
a Qualatex Hand Air Inflator to inflate two 5" balloons
to 4", and tie the necks together to make a pair. Repeat
to make another pair, then twist the two pairs together. Before
you twist on each collar, squeeze the packaging tape a little
to make it more pliable. Twist each collar onto the tape between
the Bubbles. |
4. To complete
the design, wrap another collar onto the neck of the Bubble
directly on top of the sand weight. |
| USA ©2007
PBC |
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Cam Woody,
CBA, is the Executive Art Director of Publications &
Web Master. Her sellable ideas and unique designs can
be found in Balloon Images magazine and on qualatex.com.
Cam has 14 years of experience in balloon design and has
been a Certified Balloon Artist since 1994. She earned
her BFA from Fort Hays State University. Cam enjoys working
in an industry filled with so many creative people. |
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Instructions for the
"Polka Dot Petals Pedestal Column"
By Jan Iiams, CBA
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| INTRODUCTION:
The Pedestal Column topped with a foil shape can stand anywhere
from 2.5 - 3 m (8’-10’) tall depending on the
size of the foil. This makes an ideal “stand alone”
feature piece for any themed occasion whether it be a birthday,
wedding, luau or casino night. The possibilities are endless
when you top your column with a foil shape!.
APPLICATIONS:
Birthdays
Theme Parties
PRO TIP:
Because the ends of the cut rod may be sharp enough to puncture
a balloon it is essential that a clear piece of cello tape
or a color matching the rod is wrapped on either end. |
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| 16 - 46cm (18”) round balloons |
| 20 - 28cm (11”) round balloons |
| 1 - Polka Dot Petals helium shape |
| 1 - 1m (39”) length metal rod |
| 1 - sand weight [approx 2-3 cups of sand] |
| 2.5m (8’) length of 50lb Dacron Archline or similar |
| Sizing template for 23cm (9”) and 35cm (13”)
balloon |
| Air inflator |
| Helium |
| Cello Tape |
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| Inflating the 28cm (11”) Balloons |
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| 1. Inflate
2 x 28cm (11”) round balloons to 23cm (9”) and join
at the neck to form a duplet. As shown in Diagram 1. |
| 2. Repeat
the process to make a second duplet. |
| 3. Wrap
the two duplets together to form a cluster of four as shown
in Diagram 2. |
| 4. Repeat
steps: 1-3 four more times until you have five clusters of four
in total. |
| Inflating
the 46cm (18”) Balloons |
| 5. Inflate
2 x 46cm (18”) round balloons to 35cm (13”) and
join at the neck to form a duplet. As shown in Diagram 1. |
| 6. Repeat
the process to make a second duplet. |
| 7. Wrap
the two duplets together to form a cluster of four as shown
in Diagram 2. |
| 8. Repeat
steps: 5-7 three more times until you have four clusters of
four in total. |
| Constructing
the Pedestal Column |
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9. Begin by tying
the sand weight to the end of the 2.5m (8’) line. |
| 10. Using the same construction
method for any conventional balloon garland wrap the first 46cm
(18”) cluster to the line pushing it firmly against the
sand weight. |
| 11. Add another 46cm (18”)
cluster to the line placing it snugly against the first cluster
as shown in Diagram 3. |
| 12. Repeat
the process using the five clusters of 28cm (11”) balloons
ensuring that each is firmly interlocked into the one before. |
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| 13. Finish
the column by adding the two remaining clusters of 46cm (18”)
balloons. |
| 14. Tie off the line
to the last cluster. As shown in Diagram 4. |
| Inflating the Helium
Shape |
| 15. Using an automatic
cut off regulator carefully inflate the helium shape with helium. |
16. Once
the helium shape is inflated bend the securing tabs at the bottom
of the balloon over the metal rod and tape [using clear cello
tape] the tabs to the balloon. The balloon should be able to
slide back and forth freely on
the rod. The rod should be heavy enough to prevent the helium
shape from floating away. |
PRO
TIP:
Filled with helium and attached to
the rod, the helium shape will stand upright making an impressive
piece of décor even when placed on the floor of a stage
or on top of a speaker box. |
| Assembly |
| 17. Place the helium
shape on top of the pedestal column so that it sits in the space
between two balloons. |
| 18. If you are concerned
about the helium shape separating from the pedestal column attach
the rod to the column with a line. |
PRO
TIP:
For an extended display time it may
be better to wrap the pedestal column onto a pole and secure
into a base. |
| A variety of helium shapes and
latex balloons can be used along with different garland packing
techniques to obtain a completely different appearance. |
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Jan Iiams,CBA is
the Creative and Operations Manager for Betallic. She has been
honored for her competition designs and has been a part of the
balloon industry for over 20 years. She has a broad base of
successful business and design experience, and is a popular
international teacher. Jan is well known for her original techniques
for designing highly sellable arrangements for all types of
business who sell balloons. She consistently showcases a fresh
palette of designs and innovative techniques in her very entertaining
and motivational presentations |
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