![]() ![]() ![]() Start with the QBN tapes – they are full of good sense advice. Try to stick with one brand for a while so you become familiar with its quirks and perks. Even after 9 conventions, numerous education days, workshops, classes and luckily a few very interesting jobs I still find myself testing the stress and strain I’ll be putting on a balloon for my next creation. Most of us had to learn the good old fashioned way by experience and I know I’ve done plenty of the don’ts when I should’ve been doing the dos. It’s my experience that there are hundreds of do’ & don’ts about ballooning that change depending on where you are (sea level) tempature, brand of balloon, inflating method, final use of the balloon and the quality of the actual batch of balloons. Simple – tulle “scoops” filled with air filled 5″, tied with satin ribbons.assorted playthings like boas, massage oils, etc.Sexy – spiral of balloons sprayed with black deco lace, red roses, and ummmm.Tasteful – satin swagged and tied back with tassels.Dramatic – mylar bishop sleeve on each face, assorted 4″,9″ silver shapes.Garden – ivy, silk flowers, grapevines or curly willow – fantasy flowers.Romantic – tulle, white lights – clusters of small pearlized balloons.Once we have the information at hand we brainstorm in an effort to create a twist unique to us. There are many sources that we need to go out the door, into our car and out unto the highways to find but, with little effort and the help of a search engine we have an incredible resource at our finger tips …THE WEB! Every event we run into road blocks on, we punch in a keyword or two and bingo… we have clubs, photos, stories … you name it. It is very important to research themes for your events and that usually is the key that helps bring the event over the line and in many cases, helps to sell the job. There is always a need for fresh decor ideas in this industry. Try going to the children’s section at your library, I use these books quite often to help put my brain in gear when designing ideas for theme parties. Some of the following comments include amounts of money in the imaginary unit called “C-shells.” These units are used to avoid any hint of illegal price fixing in the balloon industry. DOING THE “HOW MANY BALLOONS” CALCULATION. ![]()
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