I have known Natalie (Nat) Saunders for many years, as both a friend, and as a fabulous balloon artist too! Nat has run her highly successful balloon business, The Balloon Room for over 20 years and is regarded as one of the UK's top balloon companies!
Today, Nat is sharing the contents of her toolbox to help others who may have recently started out in the balloon business or for anyone who might be intrigued to see what another professional carries on their jobs!
Check out the video below, in which Nat talks through and shows you the full contents of her tool box and why she has it.
Toolbox - Natalie recommends the Stanley Modular Rolling Toolbox
Contents:
🎈 Scissors and Retractable Reel Holder/Scissor Keeper
🎈 Loose Change for parking
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| 🎈 Stretchy Balloon Tape "Stretchy Balloon Tape is my number one tape by far. I use it a lot! It is the only sure connection for foil balloons without putting any stress on them. When using stretchy tape I take one side of the backing tape off and reposition across in the middle, I then take away the other half of the backing tape. I then position the stretchy tape on the two foil balloons that I am connecting. The repositioned backing tape now shows the distance that will be taken between the two foil balloons. Now turn the balloons around, take away the backing tape and an additional piece of stretchy tape on top. This gives a result of two foil balloons with only a few millimetres between only using the double stretchy tape. The tape kind of ‘melts together.’ I find that this is the best way to make very strong connection points onto foil, Bubble, and latex balloons. The fact that it is stretchy or elastic makes it a stronger connection as it can shrink, grow, and move with the balloon construction. |
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| 🎈 Tweezers |
🎈 Teaspoon and Tablespoon for measuring (confetti)
🎈 Mini perfume (just in case for a quick freshen up)
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🎈 Gaffer Tape - can be used to connect rods and pipes and also to cover loose cables when working as a health and safely procedure. |
🎈 Glue Dots and Uglu Dashes
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| 🎈 Balloon Bond Click-Click™ Balloon Bond®. This is a two-sided adhesive that is perfect for connecting latex balloons and other materials to balloons. |
🎈 Nail Varnish Remover and Cotton Wool Pads - the nail varnish remover will remove the painted surface from a foil balloon which will help when sticking foil balloons together.
🎈 Double-Sided Tape
🎈 Anti-Bacterial Wipes and Hand Sanitiser
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| 🎈 Monofilament or Fishing Line (Strong nylon thread) |
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| 🎈 Batteries - AA + AAA's |
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| 🎈 Tape Measure |
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| 🎈 Gorilla (Mounting) Tape |
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| 🎈 Dacron Line |
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| 🎈 Floristry Wire |
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| 🎈Command Hooks |
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| 🎈Glue Guns - Hot & Cold Melt plus Glue Sticks |
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| 🎈 Staple Gun |
🎈 Pins and Drawing Pins
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| 🎈 Bag Clips (IKEA) |
🎈 Small Speaker
🎈 Screw Drivers
🎈 Phone/Cell Charger
🎈 Tripod
🎈 Card Machine to take last minute payments
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| 🎈 Wire Cutters & Pliers |
🎈 Hammer
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| 🎈 Helium Regular and inflation outlets for different types of balloons |
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| 🎈 Balloon Stretching Tool (Castration Pliers or Tool) |
🎈 Retractable Knife
🎈 Premium Balloon Foil-Pro Inflator
🎈 Spanner and Wrench
🎈Tent Pegs
🎈 Magnets
🎈 Safety Pins
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| 🎈 Bull Dog Clips |
🎈 Torch
🎈 Balloon Weights
🎈 Cable Ties/ Zip Lock Ties
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| 🎈 Balloon Hand-Pump |
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🎈 Pocket Pump
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| 🎈 Balloon Shine/Hi-Shine |
🎈 Shoe Protection Covers
🎈 Rubber Gloves
🎈 Odd 260 Balloons for tying
🎈 Safety Goggles
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| Beautiful Bubble design by Natalie Saunders - The Balloonroom, Stevenage, UK. |
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| Award Ceremony Decor by Natalie Saunders - The Balloon Room, Stevenage, UK. |
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| Party Decor by Natalie Saunders - The Balloon Room, Stevenage, UK. |
A huge thank you to Nat for sharing the content of her toolbox and all her many tips with The Very Best Balloon Blog!