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Air Filled Archway Instructions

You will Need

  • 11" quality balloons for large archway or 5" for smaller decorative archway
  • Stauchions or base for frame (stauchions can be hired-see price list under dance floor and staging)
  • Aluminium rod or strong fencing wire fashioned into the required shape. Tape all sharp ends!

Frame: Air-filled balloon arches require a sturdy frame. A strong, flexible material such as conduit, PVC pipe, and aluminum or plastic rod will work well. For additional support, you’ll need to wire the arch to the wall or ceiling, and/or find a sturdy base to anchor the frame at the bottom.

If you choose to fill your balloons with helium, the gas will hold the balloons up without additional support; all you’ll need is heavy nylon thread or twine to tie the balloons together, and two ground supports to tether down each end of the line.

For air-filled arches, set up the frame in its permanent location, if possible. If not, lay the frame flat so that balloons can be easily attached. (Note: If using an aluminum rod frame, the balloons can be attached before shaping the rod into an arch.)


Step 1;    Inflate two latex balloons and tie the necks together. Repeat so that you have two pairs of balloons tied together.

Step 2;    Now cross the pairs of balloons in the middle and twist them together to make a cluster of four.

Step 3;    Starting at one end of the arch, place the cluster against the frame, or line. Wrap one balloon around the frame; then twist it around another balloon to lock the cluster on the frame. If using helium, tie the cluster securely to the line.

Step 4;    Repeat steps 1 and 2 to make another cluster. Place the second cluster against the first and secure it in place. Adjust the second cluster so it nests snugly against the first.

Step 4;    Continue adding clusters, until the entire length of the arch is filled. Move it to its permanent location when completed. Frame can be secured to ceiling or walls using fishing wire so that it will be hidden from view.

 

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Last modified: March 11, 2010