Showing posts with label Valentines balloon decor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Valentines balloon decor. Show all posts

Friday, September 4, 2020

How to Create Spiral Balloon Columns - with Step-By-Step Instructional Video

Spiral Columns made with modelling balloons such as 260Q and 160Q have always been a favourite of mine. They are quick to make, always look elegant, and are a great way to decorate a pole when creating a design that uses a pole and base structure. As with all techniques, they need to be practiced to ensure that you get perfect results every time! 

Design 1. Single, one colour Spiral - This beautiful column made with all shades of green was designed and created by Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA.


Elegant Shimmering Emerald Stars Column - Design by Eve Antonello.
Shimmering Emerald Stars - Design by Eve Antonello.


Design 2. Single, double or multi-coloured spiral column. Still working with four balloons, using two or more colours brings a whole new look to this style of design! - These colourful 'Fashionable Fish' centrepiece was the crowning glory at this summer party, and brought an explosion of colour into a huge and very plain marquee tent.


Fabulous Fish Centrepieces by Sue Bowler, CBA.
Fabulous Fish Centrepieces by Sue Bowler, CBA.


3. Double Spiral Column using Eight Balloons. This design takes this technique to the next level, and is a fabulous example of Candy Strip style decor! By simply changing the colours, we can completely change the look and easily execute the effect that we want to create.



Christmas Candy Swirl Arch by Sue Bowler, CBA.
Christmas Candy Swirl Arch by
Sue Bowler, CBA.


4. Double Spiral Column with Precision Bubbles. How lovely does this effect look as a finishing touch on this baby design column! Because you're working with eight modelling balloons, and you are introducing Precision Bubbles, this technique is a little bit trickier than the others shown above, but definitely worth the extra effort! 




It's A  Girl - Baby & Moon Column by Sue Bowler, CBA.
It's A  Girl - Baby & Moon Column by Sue Bowler, CBA.

To learn how to create this style of décor check out the video below! 



Here are some more inspiring design ideas using this technique! This video explains step-by-step how to create each of the styles of columns shown above.


Lion Tamer Pedestal Place two of these Columns at the event entrance, or use them to draw attention to other focal areas at a circus-themed party.  Designer name: Sue Bowler, CBA, Balloon Art by Sue Bowler, Oxfordshire, UK

Lion Tamer Pedestal

Place two of these Columns at the event entrance, or use them to draw attention to other focal areas at a circus-themed party.

Designer name: Sue Bowler, CBA, Balloon Art by Sue Bowler, Oxfordshire, UK



Got Treats? So cute it’s scary!  Designer name: Sam Jossie, CBA, Pioneer® Balloon Company

Got Treats?

So cute it’s scary!

Designer name: Sam Jossie, CBA, Pioneer® Balloon Company


It’s All So Magical! The perfect decor accent for the princess on her special day!  Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA

It’s All So Magical!

The perfect decor accent for the princess on her special day!

Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA



Come Close Valentine! Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA

Come Close Valentine!

Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA

If you have always wanted to know how to create this style of décor, or maybe have struggled to get the perfect, tight spirals, I hope that this post has helped!

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue
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Sue Bowler www.suebowler.com



Monday, January 27, 2020

Balloon Character Designs Perfect for Valentine's Day - with Step-by-Step Video Instructions!


I have always really enjoyed making "little people" mini-balloon sculptures. I have found that they make truly great gifts in their own right, or add extra value to a bigger arrangement! They are an air-filled design too, which is a major bonus! 


Valentine's Day is not only for the true romantics, but also for friends, children, and even pets! So having a good repertoire of design ideas that caters to all tastes helps ensure that you have something for everyone! 





I love this "Naughty Smile & A Kiss" design. It's a very simple design, and has instant "smile" appeal. If you download the recipe sheet below and complete the job cost form, you will also find that it's also cost effective, giving you the opportunity to make a good profit! 


This little guy is based on the  design above, instead of using a Microfoil balloon for the head, I simply used a 5" Face - there are a variety of different faces that you could use for this design (I include some of these at the end of this post.













Here are a few more Mr Valentine's design's as featured on the Qualatex website - QBN members can download free step-by-step instruction sheets.

The design on the left is using a 646Q balloon for the body, which will make this design stand approximately 3' (1m) tall! 










Here is a great video tutorial by Vadim Shushkanov, CBA. In the video, Vadim shows how to make this super cute 260Q "Gentleman with Flower". If it's your preference, this design could be easily adapted to have him holding a 4" Microfoil® Heart balloon instead! 





Here are some great Qualatex Face Balloons that would work perfectly for these cute Valentine's Designs!


9" "Smiley Wink Heart" #97140
18" "Smiley Wink Heart" #78549/ #97140



28" "Smiley Face with Heart Eye's"
#97541


9" "Smiley Love" - Air-Filled
#49432


Smiley Faces Assortment
 05" Round
Color: Yellow
Package item #: 57961

I hope that I have given you a little inspiration to add to your Valentine's Day designs!

Happy Ballooning!

Sue
www.suebowler.com
@suebowler