In my last post, I discussed that proper inflation is the first key to increasing balloon float time. If you are buying a 12 inch balloon but only inflating to the size of a 10 inch balloon, then you should buy the 10 inch balloons and save yourself money. Also if you want your balloons… Read more »
How To Increase Balloon Float Time Part 1
People always ask for ways to increase balloon float time. I can first answer the question with a question. How long do you want or need the balloons to float? The answer to the question will determine the size of the balloon. The 12 inch is the most common balloon size and this balloon will float about 12… Read more »
Most Popular Balloon Size
The most popular balloon size for parties is the 12 inch latex balloon. The 12 inch balloon is the most popular for wedding balloons, birthday balloons, personalized balloons and custom printed balloons. The 10 inch balloon is smaller but the float time is also shorter. We recommend 10 inch balloons for parades and fairs when… Read more »
Fear of Balloons
The fear of balloons is called Globophobia. “Globos” is the Latin word for a spherical onject such as a balloon, globe, or ball. “Phobia” is a fear of something. My daughter has a Boston terrier named Brutus. Brutus is fascinated with round objects such as balloons and bubbles. So I would say that Brutus has Globophilia…. Read more »
The History of Balloons
A crude version of a rubber balloon was invented in London, England by Michael Faraday in 1824; it was inflated with hydrogen and used in his experiments. A similar version of the modern latex balloons of today were first manufactured in London, 1847, by J.G. Ingram but mass production did not occur until the 1930s. Toy… Read more »
How Are Custom Balloons Printed?
I remember being amazed the first time I saw custom balloons being printed. I had no idea that each balloon must be inflated before printing. Each balloon is inflated one by one and then silk screened. Because printed balloons are used inflated, the balloon must be inflated to almost full size in order for the… Read more »
Imprinted Birthday Banners
Imprinted birthday banners are an inexpensive way to add flare and fun to your next birthday event. We recommend birthday banners printed on Tyvex material. The Tyvex banner allows us to print your special birthday greeting in four colors, giving you a brilliant, colorful banner. We can print four color photographs on the Tyvex birthday… Read more »
Biodegradable Custom Balloons
Customers always ask for biodegradable balloons when ordering personalized balloons or custom printed balloons. All latex or rubber balloons are biodegradable because the latex balloon is made from the natural sap from a rubber tree. These rubber tree are carefully cultivated and sustained, just like maple trees. By taking care of these trees, harvesters maintain… Read more »
How Latex Balloons Are Made
Latex or rubber balloons are made from the sap of rubber trees, which are carefully grown and cultivated in tropical areas like the rain forest. The rubber trees are carefully tapped much like a maple tree for it’s maple syrup. The latex trees are not destroyed but kept alive to extract the valuable sap which… Read more »
Birthday Balloons for Joe Who Turned 17 on his 67th Birthday
Last month our neighbor celebrated his 17th birthday when he was 67 years old. What? You see, Joe was born on February 29, which only comes around every four years. We ordered Joe some birthday balloons that said , “Happy 17th Birthday Joe” on one side. The second side said “Look who’s 67.” Everyone, especially… Read more »
