Birthday Balloons

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Planning a Birthday Party? Want something more than just the cake and candles for your next party event? How about adding some fun and visual celebration with birthday balloons for your birthday party?

When was the Mylar Balloon Created?

Mylar balloons are the most popular balloon available. Mylar is an extraordinarily strong polyester film that was developed in the early 1950s. During the 1960s cellophane gave way steadily to Mylar with its superior strength, heat resistance, and excellent insulating properties. Great for balloon longevity this is the most popular balloon on the market. There are literally tens of thousands of Mylar balloons available. For a little something extra accent your birthday party with a birthday themed Mylar balloon. There are so many shapes, sizes, colors, and themes to choose from. This is a simple, inexpensive great way to add fun and decor to any birthday party no matter the age!

What is your birthday theme? Animals? Some of the cutest balloons are the animal balloons shaped into the animal birthday theme for your party. There are zoo animals, farm animals, domestic animals, ocean animals and wild animals. Animal balloons are great for your safari jungle party theme. You can invite zebras, giraffes, elephants, lions, tigers and monkeys to your party! Having a dinosaur or reptile party? There are dragons, dragon flies, lady bugs and butterflies. How about a bug and insect party? There are specific balloons for a bumble bee party, birds, fish & frogs. How about those happy birthday balloons for your child whose birthday is near Easter? Look for bunny rabbit balloons for this special occasion. For that party near the ocean there is a birthday balloon for your ocean theme. There are dolphins, sea horses, whales, fish, turtles, pink flamingos, crabs, lobsters and blow fish. As you can see your party can be overtaken by the animal Mylar birthday balloons for your birthday party!

Having a party for that someone special who is turning a decade older? What about your babies first birthday? There Mylar balloons for the birthday year that you are turning. Most significant are the first birthday, 16th birthday, 21st birthday, 30th birthday, 40th birthday and 50th birthday. These birthday party balloons are great for those who are turning a new year and don’t really want any one to know!! But you can let everyone see how old your special person is turning by giving them a numerical balloon for their birthday.

What is a latex balloon? Perhaps the first type of balloons most people encounter as children are called latex balloons. Latex balloons are made, not surprisingly, from latex rubber, naturally elastic material used to make everything from latex house paint to latex gloves. In the case of latex balloons, the rubber is molded into various shapes and ordinary air or other gases such as helium, can be forced into them for expansion purposes. Unlike the Mylar or foil balloons often seen at parties, latex balloons can be stretched and manipulated into various shapes by skilled balloon artists. Long, thin latex balloons are usually twisted into animal shapes, flowers or even party hats by professional clowns hired for birthday parties. Traditional round latex balloons filled with helium may be used to form colorful bouquets or given out as treats for party guests. These are the types of balloons that some people are allergic to. Latex balloons are not allowed in hospitals due to allergic reaction to the latex. However these balloons are fun and come in many different colors and patterns.

Latex balloons are available in almost every color. There are the standard primary colors, neon colors, pastel colors, and pearlized latex balloons. Some balloons have patterns, sayings, numerals, and messages on them. There are only a few standard sizes of these balloons. The most typical sizes are 5, 9 and 11 inches. You can purchase jumbo balloons that are 17 inches in diameter. For extra special events you can special order 3, 5 and 8 foot balloons. Keep in mind these balloons are quite expensive and require a lot of helium.

How do you keep your balloons from flying away? Balloon weights are the best way to keep your balloons weighted down. The balloon weights are made out of weighted plastic that are attached to the string to ensure that your balloons will not fly away. Available in many different themes there is one to match your party. Styles available are stars, smiley faces, diaper clips, graduation, hearts, bears, flowers and balloons. There are also licensed character weights, party hats, and gift bag weights. If you want your balloons to be the centerpiece on your birthday party table you can purchase a table top centerpiece. This table top center piece will weigh down your balloons and offer you a cool looking piece for the table.

Curling ribbon is a must for your Mylar and Latex balloons if you inflate them with helium. Unless you plan on blowing up your balloons with your own air you will need curling ribbon to attach to the balloon.You can choose to make the balloon ten inches high or ten feet high with the length of the curling ribbon. The best way to attach the ribbon is to first blow the balloon up with helium. Hold the balloon with one hand and with the other make a loop with the ribbon and place it over the tied end of the balloon. Make sure to leave a long end hanging so that you can curl the ribbon on one side just for looks! Don’t forget to tie it tight so that you don’t loose your balloon.

The best way to show off your birthday balloons at your party is to use helium. Helium allows the balloons to rise in the air for at least a few days. You can purchase helium tanks at a local party store so that you can air these balloons up at your own convenience. Next time you plan a birthday party think about adding some happy birthday balloons to your decorations.