LED Balloon Disaster! Lessons Learned From My Event (Part 1)

[@ChildOfYAHUUH]

I love the fact that you are so willing to be transparent with your work. You're basically creating a cheat code to success for your following and I'm here for it! So glad I subscribed to you. Thanks.💜

[@YesEventDecor]

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[@aleciabradford4365]

#1 you need to blow them up with air a few times to stretch the balloon Before you fill it. That helps to round it and make the balloon last. #2 you need to twist the stem of the balloon tightly before you tie it. Use the balloon tape that comes with the balloons to secure the LED lights. I ran the lights through the stems first from the bottom and put the stems and lighting together first for every and all the balloons you plan to use per table centerpiece. I then completely stretched the balloons at the seams all the way around the balloon and the stem. You have to fill them slowly, let the air out, and repeat a few times. Then slowly fill with air or helium and tie it off. Be careful that the end from the LED lights do not poke the balloon. Make sure to follow the seams when running the lights utilizing the balloon tape. Some battery compartments can be loose, you can secure them with clear scotch tape. I placed the battery compartments in small sandwich bags and stuffed them in mason jars filled with sand that were lined with tissue paper first for weight and stand. I made a bunch of these for my grandkids to carry around at BLINK Cincinnati Oct. 13th, 2022! I made them a week ahead of time. without issue. They all still have them in their rooms, I still have the one I saved for me standing up in my bedroom. None have lost air or shape and that was over 4 months ago. I could've made a fortune if I'd have done a booth selling these. Everywhere we went people were asking about them. I think it comes down to properly stretching them out FIRST before final fill and weighing them down. Along with keeping them out of the sun. We all know what the sun does to plastic pool floats, it weakens the plastic and loosens the seams. The Bobo balloons also add extra balloons in the box, if you're careful you get more balloons than what you pay for. Hope all this helps.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for taking the time to give me your feedback!

[@annatembeck7816]

This was so helpful! my first event is in May for a Bar Mitzvah. can you please tell me which brand Balloons you used and possible link. Thanks Again

[@aleciabradford4365]

@@annatembeck7816 I used Bobo balloons I got from Amazon.

[@totalbodybeauty4832]

Whew, thanks for sharing! I'm having a birthday party today and your description helped me to understand how to use them properly, but LAWD it sounds like a lot of work that I don't know if I wanna get into today 😂🥴

[@ellief5646]

Your lessons learned are invaluable. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for watching!

[@BalloonGuild]

Appreciate the videos. Always great seeing other balloon decorators going through their challenges too. So many things we deal with as professionals that many do not even know about.

[@YesEventDecor]

Exactly! There’s always challenges. Rarely do things go as planned. ☺️

[@shenellehenderson1957]

I have used these balloons before with air. They have to be stretched. They stayed up for weeks! They are really pretty balloons. Give them another try. Your work is beautiful.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! Maybe I’ll try again in the future. As of now, I’m still traumatized from the last event. ☺️

[@stephanie11697]

Thank you so much for the lessons learned. I used it once with a regular air , I have stretched the balloons, inflate and deflate like everyone mention here . I just learn with you guys to tie the knot with a 260 . Thank you. Will try it on my event in 2 weeks .

[@cindyvargas6995]

Thank you for always being transparent with us. Trial and error that is what I always say 💗🎈

[@jadep7765]

Great vid! I’ve learned with the bubble balloons you have to blow them up, deflate them, stretch/pull the balloon (don’t be afraid to pull hard, it will not tear) and blow them back up. It will have a nice round shape after that. Also, use a 260q balloon to wrap around the base several times and tie it. Hope this helps👍🏾

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! You guys are awesome for giving me so many tips! ❤️❤️

[@kristenkeeleywhite3621]

What type of balloon did you use to tie the balloon?

[@mamamelzy]

Thank you again for another great video! I love how transparent you are with lessons learned! I use these balloons but not with the lights. I stretch my balloon all around, inflate with air, release the air and stretch again and then inflate to full size. If the balloon isn’t a round shape it usually means I haven’t stretched it enough.. Once inflated I twist the balloon holding onto the tail and then I wrap a 260q multiple times (tightly) around the tail and knot it. The bobo bubbles and deco bubbles are great so maybe it was the brand you used?? I also use clear balloons (Qualatex) when I know the event is indoors in an air conditioned space. Because I live in a tropical climate, clear balloons oxidise (even the Crystal mattes) and go cloudy and don’t look very nice.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain all of this! It’s so helpful!

[@mamamelzy]

@@YesEventDecor I would love to see you give them another go! I know you would be able to create some beautiful things with them 🥰

[@sabrinagraves2133]

You are still amazing, thank you for your honesty. That event will only make you master the process.

[@YesEventDecor]

Awww! Thank you! 🤗

[@aim2plz1]

Whoa!! Great lesson learned! Thank you for sharing this, very good to know!

[@YesEventDecor]

Glad I can help! ☺️

[@erikaramirez2386]

Thank you so much i loved your video.I used a clear small rubber bands to tie them and it work perfectly .

[@YesEventDecor]

Great! I’m glad that worked!

[@judithbazile509]

Thank you so much for all your videos. I love the lessons learned ones. You help me not make certain mistakes. I love your transparency.

[@YesEventDecor]

Yay!!! I’m glad these videos are helpful.

[@Minnazs]

Girl thanks for this video I just got booked for a glow in the dark party and I was abouttt to offer my client LED balloons as an up charge but thank god I didn’t! Lol as for shaping those clear balloons they’re all the same, you have to very slowly and carefully stretch out the corners all around and it’ll be so beautifully round. I’ve used these for centerpieces before just not with led lights.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you!!! Okay, if I decide to offer these again, I’ll make sure I stretch these beforehand. I’m still a little traumatized from my last event. ☺️

[@dmocha2008dyw]

Thank you for sharing. I'm so glad I found your channel.

[@YesEventDecor]

Awww! Thank you! I’m glad I posted this video. There’s so really good tips in the comments. ☺️

[@SharonJohnson-y2h]

What did you use for weights?

[@YesEventDecor]

I don’t think I used weights for this one. I added cement to the base for the next event. Here’s the link - kzbin.info/www/bejne/kIKWq2qEaNOmZrssi=Hv3-O3idBgaJ5Mc8. Thanks!

[@annatembeck7816]

this video was very helpful! can you please send me the link of the balloons you recomend. thank you for this video

[@Elizabeth-eu8ll]

There are easy to use. You have to tied them with the figure balloons. And to get the rownd shape you have to blow it up and take the air out 3 times and you will get the right chape.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for this feedback!

[@sheronforde4967]

How do you seal. Thanx

[@cryssieg6731]

Owner of Yes! Event Decor & More! I just love when you say that. Also, I appreciate so much how much you are willing to share with us to learn and grow. I’ve only decorated one event, which was my own. Still, I have to keep watching to learn from you. ❤️

[@YesEventDecor]

Awww! I appreciate you for watching and learning from all of my mistakes ☺️.

[@doloresleyva8810]

Been there done that .. learned the hard way.. lol The BoBos are tricky. The balloon needs to be stretched out manually in all directions like you are wrestling with them many times . Lol.. Then they fill with air very full not just to the seams but tight at the seams where you may think it will pop but it won't. Then the lights stay on much better. The end of these balloons seals off on its own but if the ones purchased do not them low temp hot glue to the rescue will get the balloon sealed and it can then be twisted then placed on the holder going into the opening of the "straw" they will stay put and will not deflate. And yes a more sturdy base is needed definitely. The lights will stay on as long as they are very well against the balloon and twisted and tucked into that center "straw". These are very delightful creations especially during Christmas time. Keep them in mind and don't throw in the towel just yet.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! I have to try these again with all of the great suggestions you guys gave in the comments. ☺️

[@trece3433]

You are good, I do not want to work with those balloons.🤣👍🏾🎈

[@YesEventDecor]

🤣🤣 I just made another video on this. Maybe they video will change your mind.

[@ileanavasquez857]

I always use those balloons mostly with air, but you have to tie them with 260q and a knot with the balloon, i had made a balloon for my husband birthday and it still like new is been in my house since May 1st.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! I’ll have to try the 260q’s.

[@TheBombshellBlerd]

Thanks for the tip. I am purchasing these to fill with air and put on 7ft stands but I'm super worried about them deflating

[@eventdecoranddesignsbyieasha]

Thank you for this video. I have seen these balloons before and other balloon professionals using them...I have wanted to try them but never have. Glad everything worked out for you and for your next event at least you know what to do. Thanks for sharing have a great day and weekend.

[@YesEventDecor]

Well when you do try them, be sure to check out the comments on this video. There’s some really good tips! ☺️

[@sandrasimeon7241]

Can you put the lights inside instead of outside?

[@YesEventDecor]

I’ve never tried that. I’m not sure how you would get the lights to stay in place inside the balloon.

[@sandrasimeon7241]

@@YesEventDecor thanks for your response I just tried it, it’s possible but the lights sit at the bottom. It’s not bad it just gives a different lighting effect

[@shybouknight2212]

Thanks for the video but we use them all the time. You have to prestretch the day before. If you tire it with a 260 and wrap it about three times it will stay. We used regular air pump. We also use flower foam to hold them in place. Just cover the base.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for this feedback! You use these with the LED lights all the time?

[@shybouknight2212]

Yes and they held up the whole time. Stretching it about 3 to 2 times before blowing them up for good helps. They can be frustrating if you are rushing. We do ours the day before.

[@YesEventDecor]

That’s such a good point! Thank you!

[@melissaparks7524]

I love them, I use 260 to tie them. Make sure you stretch them.

[@YesEventDecor]

Okay thank you!

[@savvicreationz4367]

I wrap the neck with a clear 260. And I made my own base with wood and spray painted silver or gold. I also stretch the BoBo balloon then, inflate and deflate a couple of times to round out.

[@sheronforde4967]

How do you keep the seal

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! This is very helpful. I have to get some clear 260q’s.

[@albacarrillo5631]

I used those and I use air, I've kept them over a week and still good, maybe it was the brand you bought

[@YesEventDecor]

And the balloons were round when you blew them up? Maybe it was my balloons….thanks!

[@bk8464]

I use air in this type of balloon. The key is to twist the neck and then tie. Also to keep a round shape you must stretch the balloon, then blow up. I have some that have an up for 3 weeks without air loss. Try it again

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for this feedback! I probably won’t try this balloon again for awhile. I’m still traumatized from the last time. ☺️

[@janicenelson7534]

Thanks so much for sharing. My heart goes out to you as we all have those disasters that compromise our integrity and professionalism. I avoid those clever, cheaply made Chinese products. Stick with the ones made by and sold by a reputable, well known company. It is so very frustrating when clients see things on Pinterest or Etsy that they want for their event and you know in your gut that it is going to be a problem because they are cheaply made. Again, thanks so much for sharing your war story.

[@YesEventDecor]

Awww! Thank you so much for watching! Yes, you have to be sooooo careful when you order products for clients. If it doesn’t work out, it’s your reputation in the line….

[@DabhandVindy]

So it was my friend's birthday and her husband arranged that I make one of these with the bouquet inside. I kid u not by the time I got to the event it was almost half the size, it kept on deflating and the vinyl shrunk and was pealing off. It messed up my mood so bad. I still do not know why it kept deflating to this day.

[@YesEventDecor]

Apparently you have to tie it in a certain way…I had no idea. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@rosalindasmith8924]

I have this same balloon but stay air inside like months

[@YesEventDecor]

I definitely have to try these out again!

[@antwanettepettiford8603]

I used these balloons for a roof top party back in March. The key is definitely pre-stretching but they were still a headache bc i had to do 20 of them. but the look when the sun set was absolutely amazing!!!! I wish i'd know about using a 260 to tie it tho. They were all air-filled. I will tag you in the pic on my ig

[@YesEventDecor]

Yes! I want to see!

[@yeseniac.7773]

Hello darling!!!!👋👋👋👋👋👋🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰 how are you??? I bought a pack a while ago but haven't used a single one 😁😁😁 I should try them out soon....so glad for this video. I've never seen one with lessons learned about bobo balloons👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕👌👌👌thanks beautiful lady!!

[@YesEventDecor]

Hey lady!!! I hope you and your family are doing well! This was my first time using these balloons. I didn’t even know they were called “bobo balloons”….🤣🤣

[@Elizabeth-eu8ll]

Yes I have work with these balloons.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for letting me know!

[@Elizabeth-eu8ll]

Any time I have learned alot from your videos. Thank you !!

[@dorothywillams3814]

Temperature can affect balloons. Decorating outside with variable temps can be a challenge.

[@YesEventDecor]

It definitely is a challenge to decorate outside!

[@amygill7863]

What's a 260?

[@YesEventDecor]

A type of balloon

[@deneendavis962]

I haven’t tried those balloons yet , they look so pretty lit up . I’m sure you will kill it the next time . Now you know , so maybe get a couple and test them out now . 🥰🥰👍🏽Thanks again for the heads up .

[@YesEventDecor]

I’m so glad everyone is leaving tips in the comments. These balloons are not like the latex balloons…

[@Nikita-by9gh]

The best way to make sure they dont deflate .. After u have tied the balloon....use a 260 balloon aswell by wrapping it at the end of the balloon..... They last forever....

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you so much!!!!

[@skydragonpayne2904]

A clear Inflatable Beach ball could be a Backup plan They hold the lights very But would definitely recommend getting small weights Depending on the stand Being used

[@YesEventDecor]

Yes, the stand definitely needs weights. I have a video coming out this week on that.

[@ColleluoriKids]

The trick to making sure the doesn't deflate is to twist the balloon then knot,tieyour 260 above the knot...Then fold the flap,and tie the 260 over the flap......I hope I'm making sense, I'll send you a link by Amscan to your IG dm's.if I can find it.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you so much! They should really put this information in the instructions. I watched a tutorial before I made these and it didn’t have any of this information in there….

[@tishadavis4641]

My light kept dimming 😩

[@YesEventDecor]

🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️🤦🏽‍♀️ Did you get yours off of Etsy or Amazon?

[@Parrish.Creations]

thank you so much for that

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for watching! ☺️

[@TheCarmendoug]

Thank you, I will avoid these balloons.

[@YesEventDecor]

There’s a lot of good feedback in the comments. You may want to read through the comments and then try them out. ☺️

[@sang7543]

They actually have two types helium and hot air .Be careful when ordering them.I made that mistake

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for that tip. There’s no helium in my area. The shortage is really bad.

[@fabiolaheiblum8535]

I use 260 balloon to tight it

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for that tip!

[@sheronforde4967]

Loniel, Loniel , Loniel!!! We are two peas in a pod! I worked with that balloon a few weeks ago and it was HELL!!! I think the problem is sealing it. I even went the extra mile to buy an expensive sealer from Amazon and even that didn't last for long except for one out of 25🙄🙄 Not sure if helium will make the magic, but I am trying it one more time to see the outcome. I'll let you know. Pray for me😏 As I would for you🥰

[@YesEventDecor]

Girl…I’m glad it wasn’t just me! I feel like there must be a special way to tie them to keep the air in there.

[@sheronforde4967]

@@YesEventDecor I saw someone use zip ties to seal🤔

[@YesEventDecor]

@@sheronforde4967 🤔🤔🤔 That’s interesting…

[@TrendingTricksandFun]

good work from Pakistan

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you!

[@Vintagepoppy07]

I just want to share with anyone making Bobo balloons. The shape is funny because you need to pre stretch them. I have a shoulder injury. So I stretch what I can, blow it up, release the air and blow it up again

[@YesEventDecor]

Thanks for the tip!

[@tracysims4346]

I pull the end of them..then I use a seal machine or some260

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you! This is helpful!

[@12078098]

The problem is the brand of balloon for sure.

[@YesEventDecor]

Thank you for letting me know!