5 Inch Balloons | Using Small Balloons to Detail a Balloon Garland | Balloon Garland Tutorial

How do you inflate small balloons and use them wisely to detail a balloon garland and make it look more full without overpowering it? What do you do if you don’t have any small balloons?
In this video, I’m going to answer these and a lot of other questions about using small balloons in your balloon garlands & arches.
This video is FULL of tips & tricks for working with small balloons, detailing a balloon garland to make it look more full, staying organized while on the job, and of course, plenty of little dances and silly faces (I’m pretty sure it wouldn’t be a Bubbly video without those).
We will also tackle the dreaded balloon nipple! What to do about that ugly spot of color on an inflated balloon. And talk about what boy bands taught me about balloon garlands. I swear it makes sense, just watch.
00:00 Intro
00:54 Inflating the mini balloons
03:02 What to do if you don’t have small balloons (+ more inflating)
05:48 Detailing the balloon garland
11:09 The big reveal!
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If you missed the first video in the series, find out how I made the fastest garland ever here: • The FASTEST Way to Bui...
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[@candicewilliams4070]

The 98 Degrees vs NSYNC analogy.....SUBSCRIBED! Too funny and great video...thanks!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤣🤣🤣 so glad you appreciated it!!! 🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍 welcome to the bubbly community Candice! XOXO, Rach

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You have such a beautiful and sweet disposition ❤ a soothing voice and easy to understand. Wonderful teacher.

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Thank you so much! 🥰🥰🥰 XOXO, Rach

[@kyliecuevas4193]

Yes! I loved the deep music analogy, lol. Great video!

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😍🤩😍 thanks so much girl! XOXO, Rach

[@angelbeige]

You’re amazing. Thank you 🙏🏼

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🥰 thanks for watching & commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@brandigriffin7365]

The 98*/NSync metaphor was amazing. LOL!! Love these tutorials!! Thank you so much for sharing all of your balloon knowledge!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤍 hehe thanks for appreciating my extensive 90s/00s pop culture references 🤣 and you’re very welcome! XOXO, Rach

[@kathyshorter8150]

These three tutorials on making a balloon garland are the best I have watched. Thank you for sharing. I'm going to be watching all your other tutorials.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

That means so much to me Kathy! Glad you enjoyed!! Welcome to the bubbly community! XOXO, Rach

[@angiecolon6666]

I think this is my favorite video to-date. So helpful, and soooo much personality shining through. ❤️

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Oh I'm so glad!!!! ✨💖✨ Thanks so much, that means a lot to me! XOXO, Rach

[@susanapola2213]

Your amazing! I’m glad I found you here. Love the way you explain things. 😊

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Awww thank you Susana! I'm so glad too! : ) XOXO, Rach

[@jennifergarland6620]

the NYSNC comment was everything !!!😂🎈

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

YAASSSSSSS!!! You feel me?! 👯 XOXO, Rach

[@marisosa2630]

I just found your videos I’m a diy momma and planning my sons 1st birthday, not only are your videos so helpful but you are so funny. Learning and laughing along.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤓✨ Hi Mari! Welcome to the bubbly community & happy almost first birthday to your son! So nice to hear from you, thanks for the kind words 💋 XOXO, Rach

[@angeljones6115]

best video referencing *nsync hahaha

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

😝😝😝😝😝😝🫶🏻 happy (it’s gonna be) May Day lol XOXO, Rach

[@ardysssensation]

Thanks for the tip of turning bigger balloons into smaller ones.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're very welcome Anissa! XOXO, Rach

[@samanthagreg7537]

I love your videos … & your instructions ❤

[@tracy-annlester1054]

As usual your videos are so informative and easy to follow. I really appreciate the time you spend to show us how you to detail a garland and different methods that will definitely help us with our craft. Lovely as usual Rachel🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks so much Tracy-Ann!!! Always love hearing from you, and I really appreciate the kind words, that means a lot to me!! ✨✨✨ XOXO, Rach

[@FoxysDomesticSide]

Favorite part, "Hi I'm Rachel I'm extra just like you" yep, that's right =) Your videos are so informative. Going to try a balloon garland for my daughters birthday party tomorrow. Wish me luck! I started making quads already, just to get a feel for it, having some confidence that I can do this because of you...fingers crossed!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hahahahaha! Yaasssss mama! 👯‍♀️ ✨ so glad to hear it, thank you so much!! Best of luck on the garland and happy early birthday to your daughter! Awesome that you’ve been practicing, that’s my biggest tip to get comfortable with the process and improve your skills! 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻 you’ve got this Foxy!! XOXO, Rach

[@FoxysDomesticSide]

@@BubblyBalloonCo question for you. If I put my balloon garland on a backdrop stand. Can I put it all together in my house and then transfer it outside? Or is it best to do it outside? It’s hot out and don’t want to be outside longer than I have to!! :-) thanks!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Good q! It might be a little tricky to move all in one piece, but you’re right about not putting it in the heat any earlier than you have to! Maybe try to see if you can move the stand as a whole from inside the house, and see if it would be practical to do that with balloons on it, at a longer distance? Doesn’t seem like it would work to me but I can’t see it! 😂 XOXO, Rach

[@FoxysDomesticSide]

@@BubblyBalloonCo Thanks, so I ended up putting it together outside in the heat just before the party :) It worked out great! Thanks for all of the great tutorials!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🥳🙌🏻🙌🏻 that’s so awesome! You’re welcome! XOXO, Rach

[@douglaswild3852]

Another really good informative video!! Thank you for all these great tips!! Very helpful!! 👍🏼

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You’re so welcome Douglas! Thanks for the kind words! XOXO, Rach

[@jayad504]

Thank you for being so informative and explaining your tips and techniques. Most businesses won’t do that or want to keep their “secrets” to themselves. I’m making my first balloon garland for my daughter’s first birthday at the end of this month, and your videos are the most helpful ones I’ve found! I can’t really afford to splurge on expensive balloons, so I’m getting them from Party City. I was stressing cause they don’t have 5in in matching colors, but I never thought to under inflate 12 in! Thank you so much!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Jessica! You're very welcome : ) I am so glad to hear the videos are helpful! I hope the garland turns out great : ) I have done the Party City route several times and it always looks fab. You got this! XOXO, Rach

[@kathyjohnson697]

You make it look so easy. I hope I can do this for my granddaughters birthday on Saturday x

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I hope so too!!! With practice, it gets pretty easy! Happy birthday to your granddaughter ✨ XOXO, Rach

[@CocoandYu]

Hi Rachel! I’m here for all the Extra!!! Loved the video!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Yaaaaas!! There’s my girl! Thanks B! ✨💋 XOXO, Rach

[@yulandadavis8369]

You helped me so much thank

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I’m so glad to hear it! You’re welcome! 💋 XOXO, Rach

[@valleyval7]

Great video! Thanks for all the tips!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're so welcome Val, thanks for watching + commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@melissamartin127]

This is soooo awesome! Like I mentioned on your other video…I literally JUST went sooo overboard with the 4/6/8 5” cluster for a bridal shower and wanted to scream when I took a picture of it and thought THIS wasn’t what I wanted but hey everyone else loved it! Now that I’m doing a wedding in a couple of weeks your voice will definitely be replaying in my head saying that’s enough 5” balloons!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 girl! We’ve all done it! Luckily we’re always our own harshest critic so I’m sure it was gorgeous! But yes I noticed one day one of the biggest differences between what I was making and what I wished I was making was the amount of 5” and I don’t think I’m alone 🤣 best of luck at the wedding! You’ve got this!! XOXO, Rach

[@melissamartin127]

@@BubblyBalloonCo I wish there was a way to post the pic….this would be your reaction 🤦🏾‍♀️….but again everyone loved it….even the bride & she asked me to do her wedding (the one I’m doing in a couple of weeks). Nervous & excited! Now that I have tools in my tool box….ohhhh is that a regular apron your using. I put my scissors down & didn’t find them until after the event 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🤣🤣🤣 congrats on landing another gig out of it! Imagine what you might book if you do what’s in your head next! 😂😍🤩 and yes the apron has been a total game changer! Link in the description 💋

[@melissaaplon758]

I love the way you use your 5” balloons! My biggest pet peeve is too many 5” balloons

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hehe, thanks Melissa! I have *definitely* been guilty of that many times, but with great practice has come great restraint for me, LOL. XOXO, Rach

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LOVE IT!!

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[@roderickwright5575]

Very informative

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Yay! 🤩🥰 XOXO, Rach

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I absolutely loved this video! I subscribed and I am looking forward to see more.

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Yaaaay! Lovely to have you, welcome to the Bubbly community! XOXO, Rach

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Great video!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks so much Bria! XOXO, Rach

[@MagicFergie]

You are just hilarious, I LOVE your style and teaching! PS Hi Reggie!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🥰🥰🥰 thank you Fergie! Reggie appreciates the love and so do I! XOXO, Rach

[@rosalindroberts5824]

Beautiful

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thank you Rosalind! XOXO, Rach

[@vurniswelsh6209]

You are amaizing, just practicing doing garlands a bouquets in lockdown as I live alone. Did a few for gifts that didnt turn out too bad, would never do it as a business because I work full time, but kept me sain during isolation for 2yrs. It's just hard to find decent balloons in bulk when you are not registered trade. If you know anywhere I can get some where you dont need to be trade that would be great. You are the most talented,fun person so had to subscribe. keep up the great work👌🏾

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Vurnis, great to hear from you! I know what you mean. I'm not sure where you are located, but I share some of my fave places to buy from in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bnPUZoGvnNtrp5I as well as what I'd do to find them if I were in other countries/regions! XOXO, Rach

[@tynerappel3892]

Just subscribed to your channel and I must say you are one talented gal...I love balloons and actually would rather have a bouquet of balloons than flowers..just purchased a helium tank and have started making non complicated bouquets...I enjoy watching you create balloon art,I don't ever think I will be able to pull off arches or garland like you do, but definitely appreciate your beautiful creations...thank you..

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Oh thank you for the kind words & the follow! Appreciate it! I will say I only ever work with air, I've yet to delve into helium, but there is just so much fun to be had in this world. I hope you have a great time! XOXO, Rach

[@tynerappel3892]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thanks so much

[@marcelinadiazrodriguez7899]

New subb thank you for details!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You’re so welcome! Thanks for watching & commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@moniquem3753]

Love your videos. I’m trying my first balloon garland and faux grass backdrop for my daughters bday. Question - how many days in advance can I blow up my balloons for an indoor set up?

[@tamishabrown8181]

Hi Rachel! Love all your video tutorials. Can you please share if you use balloon shine and if so which brand do you prefer.? Can you please do a comparison tutorial? Thank you so much 🥰

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks Tamisha! I do own Hi-Shine but I honestly never use it. I may do a tutorial on it before long though, I just need to break it out and use it first! XOXO, Rach

[@aderoprescott4461]

So very helpful. Working on my 1st 1 for my daughter’s graduation party. Question: do you travel with it whole or assemble it when you arrive at the event?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

☺️ yay! Depends how big I make it and all of that. I usually assemble it in sections and bring it that way and finish assembling & detailing it onsite. How much time I have to set up and the overall size are major factors! 🫶🏻 XOXO, Rach

[@sherrycloninger9984]

Great info again! Beautiful, how long did this garland last!

[@vivid2217]

I'm just starting my business and Ive been practicing at home and feel like I do amazing garlands....but I am so nervous about actually constructing my garlands in front of an observant client. Any tips?

[@valeriebarraza6786]

Loved your videos. I'm attempting to make a balloon garland for the 1st time and your videos gave me tips that make me feel confident I can do it. Do you ever add artificial flower or stems?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I’m so glad Valerie! I sure do! I have a couple videos that use them including one just on how to use florals in balloon garlands! 🌷💐🌷 XOXO, Rach

[@kaenja]

Good Morning. When I attach the clusters with the 260s or even with rubber bands, I end up seeing the stretched 260 balloon exposed. It's very frustrating. Any tips? This also happens when I attach my 5 inch clusters with rubber bands.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Janine! It honestly takes a fair bit of finagling (and practice) to play with them and get the clusters tied tight enough and positioned in such a way so as to hide them, and then use the 5 inchers to cover any spots that are peeking through. If the rubber bands are too big and not holding the 5 inch clusters in place tight enough, swap to 260s! XOXO, Rach

[@amberlysoto]

Would these be travel friendly. The venue I am wanting to do a garland at is out doors with no outlet source. I would need transfer the garland with me. Any tips?

[@janbers8025]

I would love to try making this garland balloons idea , its really beautiful however im afraid it might pop. Looks squeezy.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Jan! Balloons, by nature, do tend to be squeezy lol!!! Hopefully you try it anyway, they're pretty fun! XOXO, Rach

[@janbers8025]

@@BubblyBalloonCo hello Rach, iI actually tried it for the 18th birthday of my friend's daughter. surprsingly, it didnt pop. Thank you for the video. Cheers! Jan

[@user-gg2xz3yr2p]

This was amazing. What was the strtch itemin your apron ou used to tie balloons together?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

It’s called a 260, they’re the long thin stretchy balloons used in twisting, making balloon animals! Perfect for this kind of stuff too 🤩 thanks for watching + commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@joeythielen8696]

How do you keep the small balloons from becoming wrinkled the next day?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Did you try the tips in this video? Using high quality balloons, inflating them to be a little larger and tying them tighter are my best tips for that. Otherwise I try to add on my 5 inch balloons day of, and if the installation will be up for a long time (weeks), swap them out regularly. XOXO, Rach

[@TheHairDoc1]

What color balloons and brand did you use?

[@ShaunaMcgowan]

Hi Rachel do you always add the 5” balloons at the very end? x

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Shauna! I pretty much always save some for the end, but I often include a few in the garland itself. I prefer using 9” or smaller 11” balloons in the garland, as I find 5s too too small, but usually incorporate some of the smallest size into the main garland to help blend thay into the whole look, then save some for the end for final detail 🥳 XOXO, Rach

[@jennifergardner2686]

I mostly use fishing line for my balloon garlands with high quality balloons like Qualatex. I always have a few balloons to either burst while on the line or the air goes completely out on one of the quads that's already on the garland. How do I prevent that? So annoying!! I used the 15 pd fishing line the last time I made a balloon garland. Thanks!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Jennifer! Good question! Unfortunately, fishing line, ribbon and almost anything OTHER than 260s can cut your balloons really easily and cause them to deflate. I have had super good luck when using fishing line that is over .6 in width, but I am still super gentle when I do use it. Unfortunately, the # or weight of the fishing line doesn't tell you the width, you have to look for that separately. If you haven't seen my fishing line video, it might help; you can check it out here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIfZkpRqgdqXY6s XOXO, Rach

[@jennifergardner2686]

THANK YOU!! I will watch the video!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You got it girl!! XOXO, Rach

[@carolinnashzean777]

🥰♥️

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

😍😍😍

[@annav92468]

Hi hi I am making a Germans for my daughters sweet 16. Phew the pressure is enough already without the teen. 😂😂😂. Can I inflate the ballloons earlier than the day of the party. I want to get a head start.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

hahaha good luck Anna! Test by inflating some ahead of time and see how they last for you! Small balloons usually don't last as well as larger ones, so I probably wouldn't do the small ones before the day of. XOXO, Rach

[@dyork9938]

You are so damn adorable. I want to be your bestie!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🥹😍🤩 awww thanks! XOXO, Rach

[@alondra30]

I think I wrote you once but I forgot..: how many balloons do you use??? 😂🥰❤️