How Long Do Balloon Garlands Last? | Tips on How to Make a Balloon Garland Last Longer

Today we’re going to tackle 1) how long do balloon garlands last, 2) how can you make a balloon garland last longer, and 3) can you make an old balloon garland look new again.
In this video we are revisiting the garland from the first video I ever did on this channel, my Easter balloon garland. It’s been almost three months since it was created, and I’m going to show you how it looks now, show you what it’s been through since you saw it last, and show you what can be done to get a few MORE months of life out of this beauty!
00:00 Intro & background
01:21 The life of a balloon garland
04:42 How to refresh an old balloon garland
06:48 How to make foils last
08:15 How to build & install a balloon garland that lasts a long time
10:58 Summary & bonus tips
You can see the original video here: • EASTER BALLOON GARLAND...
So what’s the longest you’ve kept a balloon garland alive? Did I miss any tips or tricks to make them last longer?
Are there any creations you’d like to see me make next? Let me know!
As always, ask me any questions you may have in the comments and I'll try to answer them as best as I can! 👇
If you’d like to find out how to build a balloon garland, check out this tutorial: • How to Make Balloon Cl...
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[@Nancymusic1717]

The most real and useful garland video. I searched youtube and all i needed was ana actual test like you did thank ylu so much !!❤

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Yay! Glad it helped! 🫶🏻 XOXO, Rach

[@myndeeronning22]

This is great! Getting ready to tackle my first one this weekend.

[@marieconerly7989]

Thanks for the helpful tips. I've been doing garlands for quite awhile but still earned

[@marieconerly7989]

Still learned some helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.

[@justanotherperson584]

This is the best video ever because you said exactly exactly what’s gonna happen. 1 billion things are going on and I’m so glad that I found your channel so I can make my garland a couple of weeks in advance except for the mylar balloons. Bless you

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Awesome! Just test it out with the balloons you’re using first, some last longer than others! 🤩 XOXO, Rach

[@justanotherperson584]

@@BubblyBalloonCo after I watched the video I went to check that they are latex. I don’t really know, when I think about it I’ve blown up a few latex gloves and made roosters! The event is in two weeks. You got such longevity it was comical. You could perhaps, take off all the color off and saved it for the Fourth of July. You never know!!

[@penelopegreene7421]

Lifesaver! Much appreciated! DIY baby shower for my first grandchild and I was not permitted the days off to prep! You know it has to be perfect! 😜 Thanks to your tips it still can be with no extra stress! 💖💖💖

[@justanotherperson584]

Seriously I feel so much better now, because yes….a million things .

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Aghhhhh I feel this so much Penelope! Congrats on the grandbaby!!! So glad this could help. XOXO, Rach

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

😂😂😂

[@danakayphotography]

Thank you for the tips, love the video!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks for watching & commenting, I’m glad you liked it! XOXO, Rach

[@kendracopelan6196]

Love your videos!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Oh my gosh! Thank you so much Kendra!!! That means a lot : ) XOXO, Rach

[@jdxo9335]

Thanks to you I’m a pro at garlands ty so much ❤

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Awww 🥹🥹🥹 that’s so awesome to hear! XOXO, Rach

[@airstyles4409]

A lot of awesome tips! I wondered if you squeeze and pull the base of the balloon to stretch the puckered top of it to smooth it out, and twist the nozzles to take up the slack and tighten.. just a thought… love your content 🎈

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks so much for the love! 💗 That's a great idea, I bet you could do that, especially if you're doing it on a balloon that's kind of separated from the rest of the garland, like a 36 or something. Good tip, thanks! XOXO, Rach

[@Tracie252]

Thank you 💗.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You are so welcome Tracie!

[@kyliecuevas4193]

I murder it!!! Thanks this is a helpful video!!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hahahahaha! It is slightly heartbreaking for them to get chopped up within hours of creation, but hey that's how it goes sometimes. Thank you!!! XOXO, Rach

[@Bobs-daughter]

👋🏼 I am doing an arch for a baby shower soon, this will be the first time I’ve ever done this and I have a 1/2 hour to set up the room at a restaurant 😮. I live in Phoenix 🐦‍🔥and was wondering if I blew up the balloons at home, do you think they would travel well in the car (20min) and then built at the event? I am so worried they will deflate! Any advice would be great! Your tutorials are the best and I don’t feel in the dark anymore!!

[@staceyrose514]

What is that string thing you used for the small clusters of balloons?

[@joyinthecommonplace]

Thanks for sharing! I'm a balloon artist in South Dakota! I was kinda wondering how long to recommend balloons will last! Wow they last a while!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

You're so welcome : ) They really can when you use great balloons and take a couple precautions! My Thanksgiving garland has been up for I think a week and a half now and it still looks brand new! XOXO, Rach

[@joyinthecommonplace]

@@BubblyBalloonCo That's awesome to hear! I have a client who wants her balloon garland to last closer to Christmas. I told her it should last 3 weeks +. It's been a week and still going strong.. will see!

[@tammylestingi9251]

Thx

[@jessicawilson2791]

Thank you for the tips!!! Did you use high float at all? Or are they just good quality balloons?? Thanks…

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Jessica! I didn't use hi-float, these are just regular old air-filled Qualatex, Tuftex and even another cheaper brand : ) XOXO, Rach

[@lt.skywalker]

How do you temporarily tie your foil balloons? LOVE your videos! Thank you!

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks so much Terri! If you’re using self-sealing balloons like Orbz, there’s not a temporary way to tie them, but you can suck the air out afterwards with a straw. Kinda gross, but it can work! If you’re using the unsealed foil balloons that you heat seal yourself, I would say you can seal it as low on the neck as possible, then when you’re done with the balloon, cut that bit off, and next time seal it a little bit higher, and so on. Hope that helps! XOXO, Rach

[@jasblando1270]

Hi. So I do not really need to use a HiFloat to make it last longer? And can be done the night before the party?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Jas! HiFloat is only used with helium - these are air-filled, and thus no HiFloat is needed. As far as how early you can inflate them, I always recommend testing by inflating a few balloons several days ahead of time and seeing how they age. If they shrink & shrivel noticeably overnight or within the first 48 hours, I'd recommend making it as close to the party as possible. If they still look good (most brands will), then you should be good to do it the night before! XOXO, Rach

[@azzaabdalla1663]

Can a balloon garland last 24 hrs im having an event indoors and what product could I use to prevent my balloons from deflating

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hey Azza, I always recommend testing them out ahead of time by inflating a few of the ones you'll be using as soon as possible to see how they age so you're certain they're going to look good on the day of! XOXO, Rach

[@zakgrigerek1530]

Im here to ask how long they last outdoors in June/July.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I did an outdoor test in another video, but it depends on what brand you’re using, the exposure, where you are, etc. In 70° in the shade they’ll last a lot longer than 90° in the sun! XOXO, Rach

[@clarissapulido1975]

I bought a balloon garland kit on Amazon for my baby shower Sunday. I was thinking of blowing up the garland a day before the event then transfer them by car to the venue. Hoping it last

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I would test a few out first to be sure but it’s usually no problem! XOXO, Rach

[@stacigustiuc8261]

I am wanting to do that same. It’s my first garland for my friends baby shower. I’d like to set it up 2 days before. But it’s an Amazon kit, did yours make it?

[@kimberlyanne6923]

HI! Are you using helium for the balloons or just regular air?

[@danicha1464]

Hi, where do you buy your balloons? Thanks.

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Dani, I use many suppliers & sites, but some of the ones I use the most are Bargain Balloons, PS Helium, All American & Balloons Online. Hope that helps! XOXO, Rach

[@danicha1464]

@@BubblyBalloonCo thank you.

[@AI-nn1tt]

Hello First time doing a garland. I live in Texas and it gets really hot in June. Can I make my garland and set it up one night before and leave it at the venue (AC will be off) temperature will be perhaps 80-90 degrees inside the venue What do you recommend?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

I wouldn’t recommend that. I’m from Florida and the heat is the fastest way to kill a garland 😅 I have a video on how they last outdoors in the heat you might wanna watch because in my experience you get maybe an hour or few of them looking great in that kind of heat and then they oxidize and start to wilt. Wishing you luck! XOXO, Rach

[@mexiricanssf]

Ok to blow up balloons the night before to make a garland to save time the day of?

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Hi Iris! Usually they can be done a day or more ahead of time, but I always recommend you test it by inflating a few of the ones you'll be using to see how they age and have confidence how they'll do for you! XOXO, Rach

[@KokerzAchievers]

I like the video except the background music too loud

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Thanks for watching & sharing your feedback 💖 XOXO, Rach

[@craigburgher6097]

Can you show how to mouth infalte balloons

[@BubblyBalloonCo]

Craig I would definitely not recommend to inflate them by mouth! I did my first garland like that and I will never do it again, I just about croaked! I think hand pumps come with about half of all kits on Amazon, and you can get them at the dollar store too. Good luck!