I have found that a 36" latex helium filled balloon can stay afloat for a number of days due to the thickness of the balloon and the massive quantity of helium. When 36" balloons are fully inflated with helium they can lift a weight of g. I find that fully inflated they have a serious amount of pull and can be quite difficult to control outside even in light winds.
Children find them particularly difficult to handle and they need to be well tethered or could be lost very quickly. When I am using them with children, as a hand-held photo prop or to be held by a Bride I have discovered that if I half blow them up with air then inflate until fully inflated using helium they have a far gentler pull but still float upright beautifully the downside is that they will not stay afloat for as long The added advantage of filling them this way is that they cost half the amount to fill and they wont disappear into space if they become un-tethered!
If filling 11" or 16" clear balloons please note that once fully inflated they may seem a little dull or misty, they will clear in around 10 minutes The float time for Confetti filled helium balloons is less than standard balloons simply because of the extra weight of the paper inside them approx 4 - 6 hours. Once the balloon is inflated you can create some static by rubbing the balloon on clothing or hair to help the confetti to stick to the inside.
For more ideas on decorating with clear balloons please see this Blog Post. Foil helium filled balloons have a very long float time and use a comparatively small quantity of helium which makes them a really popular choice.
Foil Balloons tend do be deigned to be filled with helium but our range of 16" letters, numbers and balloons on sticks are all air fill only and this is easily done following the instructions on their packaging. Generally all foil balloons can also be air filled if you wish to attach to a wall or use as a prop on a table etc.
Tying Foil Balloons - I tie my foil balloons by using the 'rolling method'. This keeps the balloons looking really neat and hides their valves. Here is a useful tutorial. Re-using Foil Balloons - Foil Balloons can be reused if they have a valve that self seals all the balloons we sell have this sort of valve. To empty your balloon of air you will need a long straw or long blunt knitting needing.
Insert your straw into the opening of the neck of the balloon it may need to go in a long way inside the valve of the balloon as some valves are very long , you will be able to tell when you have inserted the straw far enough as the air will start to be released.
Keep non-inflated balloons away from children, and discard broken balloons immediately. We use the highest quality latex balloon available, however please use great care when inflating. If you are concerned please order extra balloons for your event.
We do not offer refunds on balloons. Close Thin Icon. Your cart Close Alternative Icon. View all results. Person Icon Login Cart Icon. Close Icon. Helium Or Air? To float or to not float, that is the question. Tips six and seven are all about helium, baby.
Tip eight we are going to talk about jumbo balloons. Our Balloon Garland Kits create show stopping balloon displays perfect for larger events and celebrations and require no helium. How do I know I have inflated my latex balloons fully to the correct size? A good trick when filling balloons at home is to measure the space that the balloon needs to be inflated to i.
Tiny Balloons - Can I fill with helium? These 5" balloons are not designed to be used with helium as they will only hold a tiny quantity, if you do wish to add helium however please note that they will float for approx 2 - 3 hours. We advise that if you fill with helium then use only a cotton thread as a string as they will not float holding anything heavier. Big 36" Latex Balloons - How much helium do they need?
To fill a 36" Balloon fully you need 15 cubic feet of helium equivalent to one F50 canister. That is a lot of helium! Can I reduce the amount needed? You can under fill these balloons to save on helium, to fill to a size of 30" requires 8 cubic ft of helium. Another trick is to partially fill with air and then top up with helium which greatly reduces the amount of helium required to around 5 cubic ft, however this will also reduce the balloons float time and reduce the weight that the balloon can hold should you wish to tie a tassel etc from it.
Please note confetti balloons should not be under inflated as this will result in them being cloudy and not clear. Clear and Confetti latex balloons - My balloons are not clear, Help? Clear latex balloons are creamy colour before they are inflated.
When inflated to the correct size they will be a little misty before becoming transparent. Confetti Balloons - How do I make the confetti stick to the sides of the balloon?
Filling a confetti balloon with air not helium will result in the confetti sticking to the insides of the balloon which looks fabulous, however with only pure helium inside the balloon the confetti may pool mostly in the bottom of the balloon, which is pretty but doesn't give the effect that some people want. To make the confetti stick to the sides of the balloon it can help to create some static within the balloon by rubbing the balloon on hair or clothing.
Confetti Balloons - Please note that 5" Confetti Balloons should not be filled with helium, they are simply to small and heavy to float, they look terrific attached to mini balloon sticks though! Confetti Balloons Float Times - The added weight of the confetti will mean that the float time of your balloon will be reduced. Bubble Balloons including clearz - How do I inflate and fill them? If you want your latex balloons to float for more than a couple of hours, then steer-clear of 5 inch round balloons, 6 inch heart-shaped latex and 6 inch QuickLink balloons as they are just too small.
A standard foil balloon measures 18 inches in diameter round, heart and square or 20 inches star and will float with helium. Anything less than this is unlikely to float, especially if it is a shaped foil. This is because foil is heavier than latex so requires more helium and the capacity to hold the helium to lift it.
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