How to Make a Balloon Garland | Balloon Garland Basics Series | DIY Balloon Garland

This tutorial will help you assemble DIY balloon garlands with two different techniques I use as a professional balloon artist.
If you missed video 1 in the series, make sure you’ve seen it so you know how to make the clusters you’ll need to actually build the garland with! • How to Make Balloon Cl...
Next up, in video 3 of this series, we’ll be going over how to HANG the basic balloon garland we’ve now built, and in video 4, I’ll show you how to take it from a basic DIY garland to a professional looking one.
Ask me any questions you may have in the comments and I'll try to answer them as best as I can! 👇
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[@CocoandYu]

So happy I found your channel! I love the colors! What colors and brand are these!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thank you so much! I’m happy too 🤩 this is Tuftex “Sangria,” Sempertex “Sand” & Sempertex “Rosewood” (rosewood is double stuffed). 🎈

[@CocoandYu]

@@BubblyBalloonCo Thanks you so much! I absolutely love Tuftex balloons! I haven’t used Sempertex yet! Also I followed your Ig Page! My event page is popnotchevents! 😊💕 Thanks again!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Tuftex are one of my very faves too! Sempertex don’t last as long but they have some great colors 🤍 Nice to meet you! I’ll see you on IG 💖

[@yazz6548]

Love this video , very informative! Thank you for sharing

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@louannalvarado7443]

Learned how to put clusters together without using fish line . Thank you so much 😊

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Heeyyyyy how awesome!!! You're welcome Lou Ann! XOXO, Rach

[@hildiew.1799]

These videos are the best! Quick and super easy to understand without tons of talking about stuff that doesn't matter. I'm about to make my first balloon garland for a work party and I feel totally confident that I can pull this off now! Thanks so much!!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Ahhhh that’s so great to hear Hildie! Thanks for the kind words, best of luck to you! (Also, that’s how I started! 🙊) XOXO, Rach

[@shiningbrightsteph]

Thank you for these videos. Your channel is amazing! I just a small version of what you showed in this video & it was so simple. I did not have any 5inch balloons handle for smaller clusters but, I believe I have an idea now of how to make it complete once I have everything I require. I am going to fully attempt this for my sons 1st Birthday. Thanks again x

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

This makes me so happy! Thanks for the feedback Stephanie and best of luck to you (and happy 1st birthday to your son)! XOXO, Rach

[@celebritycompany1608]

You need a national holiday!! Seriously!! This video is a game changer!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

🥺😍😍😍 that’s the sweetest, I’m so glad it’s helpful for you! XOXO, Rach

[@dstarlette25]

Omg I just attempted this technique and it's my absolute fave way to make garlands ! I feel so much more confident now ,thanks for sharing! 😃🥰

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Oh I’m so glad!!! Thanks for letting me know! Isn’t it great? 🤩 XOXO, Rach

[@raynettegibson5841]

Omg, I am so grateful for the information you have shared. This has helped me so much. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

[@sierraholmes2778]

i love how you did this in real time! this is so attainable

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

yay! I'm so glad you think so, you got this Sierra!! XOXO, Rach

[@biancamiranda2611]

thank you for explaining how to do this so easily!! Very helpful!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

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

[@angiecolon6666]

So fascinating!! I hope I’m brave enough to attempt this one day.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Me too! 💖

[@g.n.1333]

Thank you so much for these videos! Simple easy to follow!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You’re so welcome!! Glad they helped! XOXO, Rach

[@valerietramontozzi7595]

Your videos are the best out there. So easy to follow. Ur amazing. No one could believe I made it myself and it was so easy. Thank you so much.

[@aviwemaqetuka410]

Wow, I love this technique and it's easy ❤

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

So glad you agree! It was a game changer for me! XOXO, Rach

[@yaz0dan0lila]

I’ve been searching for a tutorial like yours! Thank you ❤

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Yayyy! You’re so welcome! Glad you found it 😉 XOXO, Rach

[@elizabethaguon5763]

Hi there, thank you so much for your tutorial. Easy to follow and detailed.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Awesome Elizabeth, you’re most welcome! XOXO, Rach

[@mspencer1645]

Thank you! This was great!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thank you Michelle! : )

[@cynthiaandrews8351]

Amazing! This is so much easier than fishing line!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Right?! It changed my life! Glad you enjoyed Cynthia : ) XOXO, Rach

[@lizschiavo1980]

I wish you could see a picture of the beautiful balloon garland and backdrop I made for my granddaughters baby. Thank you for all your wonderful tutorials. I DID IT.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

That’s so amazing to hear! Great job Liz!! If you’re on Instagram you can tag me in a post or story 😍 XOXO, Rach

[@adebanke7819]

Thanks so much for the video ... So helpful 🥰

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're most welcome, Ade! : ) XOXO, Rach

[@CrazyCatLady621]

Thank I love your teaching style. If you could show more how you attach your minis I'd love to see. Mine tend to not look like they are fitting in, more attached not an actual part of the organic look, and I always have gaps where you can see the string or 260. I'm new to balloons but I'm obsessed 😃 I got into them after my son's 2ed bday a year ago

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks so much Steffanie, I appreciate that! Happy 3rd birthday to your boy, then! And I know the feeling! It's such a fun world! Great point, and I know what you mean on the minis. It can be easy for them to look bulky rather than blend in. If you haven't seen video 4 of the Balloon Garland Basics series, check that one out first. I also tackle adding minis one by one in my hot air balloon video, that looked fairly natural (they were attached individually, not with 260s or line), but I will try to spend more time on that in an upcoming video! Thanks for the feedback. XOXO, Rach

[@leondreaingram683]

Very helpful 🎉

[@fazleeayu]

OMG! thank you so much for this video! it's very helpful. i'm planning on doing my very first balloon garland for my daughter first birthday party this upcoming January. Wish me luck 🥰🥰🥰

[@blessone8268]

I love the way you go step by step I will be trying to make mines too txs

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Awesome!! Best of luck to you! I’ve got loads more videos if you need more help 😊 XOXO, Rach

[@katjordan1951]

Awesome!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks! 🤍

[@dsadasey]

I need that table! It would be my dream come true 😂

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Riiiiiight?!?!?! My husband made it for me and I'm convinced he should sell them 😍 A dream surface for crafters of all kinds! XOXO, Rach

[@morganschuyler]

Ty, getting ready to make me first balloon arch for a bridal shower

[@marthitaya]

Thanks! You make it look so easy & effortless! How many balloons did u use for this garland?

[@tynerappel3892]

You are so talented

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thank you 🥹🥹🥹🫶🏻 XOXO, Rach

[@tynerappel3892]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thanks

[@jasperini8]

Just love your channel! Your awesome! I’m trying to make an Encanto garland😬

[@vfrancisdesigns]

Great video 💕 New follower and new to balloons. When practicing do I use actual good quality or cheap balloons?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks Valerie! Welcome to the bubbly community and congrats on entering this fun world of balloons!! I would start with cheap ones to work on some basic techniques and when you’ve got a grip on that, maybe do some with professional balloons (there’s quite a difference!), maybe for your portfolio, friends/family parties, stuff like that! My two cents at least ✨ best of luck & comment questions anytime! XOXO, Rach

[@gheorjy1193]

This is so lovely! How many balloons did u use approximately pls & how many days will the balloons stay in shape? Thanks!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thank you! I believe this was about 100 balloons in all. And because of the quality of the balloons I used and the fact that it was kept inside, etc., I think this would've easily lasted a week or more. XOXO, Rach

[@britneymillisor602]

Hi! When do you use the gloves and what do you use them for? Do they help prevent popping? I have longer nails and am worried that I will pop balloons as I tie and twist them.

[@hometownphilly]

So i really really want to do my own garland for a baby shower I’m planning for myself, however i know there’s a certain brand in the balloons to make and i know people double the ballon. Please tell me where i can get the balloons from. Your videos are super helpful. Thank you!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Maria! I did a video recently on the brands I use and where I buy them, I hope it helps you! Thanks for watching & commenting! XOXO, Rach

[@patiwuede528]

Beautiful! What sizes of balloons 🎈 did you use?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks Pat! This was mostly 11” and 5” XOXO, Rach

[@ashlynthompson4079]

Is there a way to make a balloon garland last, like anything you can spray on them to make them last several days?

[@nooshinl2875]

Thank you so much, how many balloons do you use?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Nooshin, this one was about 50 balloons or so : ) XOXO, Rach

[@viewfromhere57]

Hi! Quick question… when you 260’d the bottom part to make it look fuller at the base, I see that you wrapped the 260 around other clusters - like crazy! But did you tie the end of the 260 to another neck or anything else or did you just wrap and wrap and wrap until you could no longer wrap? I just don’t want to do it wrong and the bottom cluster fall out! 😂 thank you! Love your videos! I’ve watched so many! Aloha, Malia from Hawaii 🌺

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Aloha Malia! I personally just wrap the 260 several times until I feel it's secure. I recommend doing whatever makes you feel safest! You might want to tie it in originally or wrap and wrap and wrap lol, for me it's usually like 3-4 wraps? Play with it and you'll get comfortable and find what works for you! XOXO, Rach

[@viewfromhere57]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thank you for replying! I have a party coming up and I think I should practice 😬 mahalo!!

[@sandrabarbera1222]

What is 260?? Thank you for this great video

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Sandra! You're most welcome! Those are the long skinny balloons that are used in twisting balloon animals/shapes/etc. They inflate to 2 inches wide and 60 inches long, hence 260. XOXO, Rach

[@babybreeee__7051]

Have you ever had an issue with tying the clusters ? Like the knot that you tied coming undone or anything like that ?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey there! I actually haven't had that issue, no! If you do run into it, you can double tie (last resort) but I'd just make sure they were pulled fairly tight. Literally never had one come untied (aside from popping which is super rare). Hope that helps! XOXO, Rach

[@crystalbrown3172]

Where do you purchase your balloons, if you don't mind me asking ?

[@appalachianfamilyrecipes4647]

What are you using to tie the clusters together, can you share the link for purchase?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey there! I’m so sorry that I don’t have a specific link to hand, but they’re called 260 balloons. You can buy them on Amazon or from any professional balloon supplier! They’re the long thin balloons for twisting. I love them for this! 🫶🏻 XOXO, Rach

[@StarGazer71000]

What do you do if you don’t have 260s or 160s?

[@rajstopek1]

Hi guys I would like to make a Garland Of Balloons for my wedding . Is it ok to do that on Friday If my wedding is Saturday ? How long the balloons look well ? Thx 🙏

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi there! Congratulations on getting married! I make garlands in advance all the time! My trick is if I’m using balloons I’ve never used before, inflate a few several days in advance and see how they age over the next day or two to be confident they’ll look good if you inflate one day early! When you’re using the nicer brands (Qualatex, Tuftex), the balloons are INSIDE (that’s important!), and they’re tied well, they can last for weeks and even months. I have a video coming up soon on how they age and how long they last! Hope that helps!

[@rajstopek1]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thank you so much !!😘😘😘

[@rajstopek1]

@@BubblyBalloonCo also could you tell me do you use the same brand balloons inside and outside. Or do you have a special brand only outside ? I am afraid that the sun might destroy the balloons 🎈 🧐

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

@@rajstopek1 you're right! the sun will definitely destroy the balloons! I try to use Qualatex and/or Tuftex only outside as they're the best ones I've found so far. That being said, the sun will still destroy them within hours. So balloons should be setup outside as late as possible, and you can use hi-shine to protect them a bit. Also, depending on where you are, it will happen faster/slower. In Florida (where I am from), it happens very quickly! In colder climates, they'll last a bit longer. Experiment with it ahead of time so you know what you can expect! Best of luck!

[@rajstopek1]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thank you so much 😊 cheers 🥂

[@michelledee25]

what are 260's?

[@lillianmendoza9961]

How long do these garlands last

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Lillian, totally depends on the balloons you're using, your technique & the environment! Sometimes hours, sometimes months! Check out my recent video on how long balloons last for more : ) XOXO, Rach

[@Atomicbonde]

What is a 260?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Long thin stretchy balloon. XOXO, Rach

[@katjordan1951]

What’s a 260?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

It's those long thin balloons - they inflate to 2 inches wide and 60 inches long, hence 260. : )

[@monicabeltran496]

@@BubblyBalloonCo where do u buy hence 260? And does it make difference on color?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

@@monicabeltran496 Hi Monica! I like to use a similar color to what is in the garland - or at least one that won't be super noticeable if it does peek through once in a while. I keep white around, always, and try to place an order for a package of 260s in the main garland color every time I buy supplies. I buy them a lot from Bargain Balloons or balloons.online, or if you are only buying one package, Amazon might make sense. Hope that helps! XOXO, Rach

[@gglgonzalez2411]

Hi 👋 How many balloons are in this garland

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi there, I think this was about 75 balloons of various sizes. XOXO, Rach

[@rachana_n]

Can I make a balloon garland from the balloon off of Amazon ???

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Rachana! Absolutely! They can be a bit hit or miss when it comes to quality, but I have made many balloon garlands from kits off of Amazon. This video might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gWaofKxrfJqpqbM XOXO, Rach

[@rachana_n]

@@BubblyBalloonCo Do you have a recommendation for a specific brand ??? I am going to throw this party at backyard of my home and will be installing balloon garland in my patio but it does have full cover shade . I live in texas so it does get hot in there …I was thinking of installing balloon garland in the morning and my party will start around 5 pm. What do you think?? When should I start installing my balloon garland ?? Will it pop due to heat ??? I am ordering latex balloon from Amazon ??

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Qualatex is pretty much the best performing brand - they set the standard! I wouldn’t install it until as late as possible BUT if I were you I’d put like a couple clusters out another day in the am and see how they look by 5/7/9 and make your decision off of that. Best of luck!! XOXO, Rach

[@funwithfatma8579]

What’s the colours you used here for the balloon Garland ? 🥰

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hello! This was: - Sempertex Sand - Sempertex Rosewood (double stuffed) - Tuftex Sangria XOXO, Rach

[@latashastepney]

Balloon blower stopped what's wrong