Mention the word, ‘party’ and almost automatically we begin to imagine balloons, music and cake
Balloons are very popular at parties and happy events. They perk up the guests even more and add to the overall celebration mood. On top of that, multi-colored balloons beautify the party venue by adding color and when strung creatively, will be works of art by themselves.
The medium used to inflate balloons may be gases like air or helium or water, too. Air can be forced into the balloons using one’s lung power or a foot- or electricity-driven pump. These are relatively short-lived. Even tightly sealed air balloons cannot stay inflated beyond 36 hours. Helium gas inside balloons is also used, although in several countries this may include the hassle of obtaining prior permission from the Government.
Helium being a light gas causes the balloon to stay erect on the string and float upward if the string is released. Although, being lighter works against the balloons – the gas tends to escape easily and the balloons sag after 24 hours.
Water balloons burst when they hit a target – human or otherwise. They, therefore, come with the inevitable untidiness of getting soaked wet. These are more of fun and game items instead of decoration – at least if the host is not intending to play the prank of the year on his guests!
To spice up your balloons, party balloons weights can be tied to them. These come especially handy for helium balloons, which will always need something weighty to hold them down or they will float away. Balloon weights can be used for both latex and foil balloons, and very useful for giant, life-sized character foil balloons which need to sit or stand upright at all times. Otherwise, you can use them in balloon bouquets, and tie on a little gift at the same time.
The host has a choice of many types of weights, depending upon the theme he chose for his party:
- Tassel weights are great to use. These are simple little bag weights wrapped in shiny colored paper. They are easy enough to do on your own and you can easily use as weight, a little souvenir your guests can keep for themselves. You can always personalize your party balloons weights with customized wrapping paper or ribbons.
- Star shaped paper weights are also a big hit, fit as they do all occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, office celebrations and even Christmas. The stars can be made more attractive by usage of bright papers, designs and shiny sprinklers. They may be made of plastic, wood, aluminum or steel.
- Heart shaped balloon weights are quite popular as they can be part of all major party themes.
- Specific themes can also be brought about by the use of themed balloon weights. Sport lovers may have football, soccer or Olympic ring styled balloon weights. There can also be character balloon weights – child heroes like Superman, Batman or beloved cartoons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck may serve as children party accessories. Adult parties may utilize icon-figurines as weights – Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus may be used as such.
- Religious weights, as their name entails, carries weights of religious connotation like crosses or Jacob’s star. Naturally, these are only used during religious celebrations like a Bar Mitzvahs or baptism.
Party weights are used inside the character foil balloons while they may be attached externally to smaller balloons. Character foil balloons are plastic balloons given a high-gloss metallic finish that have been cunningly designed to resemble a character, a personality or an animal. Children delight in cartoon characters like Barney, while adults are exulted by the sight of a balloon Madonna or Britney Spears!
Balloons hold true to one maxim – good things come in small packages! Yes, the large-sized balloon may be good as a decoration gimmick, but real fun comes from the small ones tied with strings or stuck on plastic holders. Foil balloons can come here as smaller avatars. Delightfully coloured, shaped in accordance with animal or cartoon characters they are weighed down slightly so that toddlers may hold on to them.
Character foil balloons are a great way to extend enjoyment in children parties. They do not burst easily and take a longer time to deflate than latex balloons. Children adore them!
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me and my sister always decorate during parties, party decorations that add color should be the first priority-~~
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Party balloons are great, brightening up a room and then fun with high voices at the end of the night.