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Easy to learn basic Balloon Decorating for parties & events
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Easy to learn basic Balloon Decorating for parties & events

Step by step instructions on how to build and create fabulous decor using balloons. Impress your friends with new skills
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Created byPeter J. Smith
Last updated 3/2015
English

What you'll learn

  • work confidently with balloons and create a variety of professional style balloon decorations. You will gain a good background knowledge of working with balloons that will ensure that your balloon decorations are successful. You will understand the differences between air filling and helium filling balloons and their uses.

Course content

2 sections • 23 lectures • 2h 24m total length

  • Sizing Latex Balloons3:37

    In this lesson you will be shown how to correctly size balloons and how to make a simple sizer from a cardboard box

  • The 3 main types of Latex Balloon finish3:38

    In this lesson you will learn the difference between opaque, crystal and pearl finish latex balloons

  • Balloon Air Pumps - different options available to you3:29

    In this lesson 2 different hand pumps and an electric blower will be demonstrated.

  • Making Pairs and 4 Clusters with latex balloons3:47

    In this lesson you will be shown how to knot two latex balloons together to form a duplet and then lock two duplets to form a quad (4 cluster)

  • Making a 4 Petal Balloon Flower5:27

    In this lesson you will learn how to make a simple balloon flower decoration using quads

  • Building a 4 Cluster Column with Latex Balloons9:58

    In this lesson you will learn how to build a column of balloons using quads

  • Building a simple 10 Balloon Cluster Decoration2:58

    In this lecture you will learn how to make a solid cluster using 10 balloons

  • Building a mini Christmas Tree with 5 inch balloons13:17

    In this lecture you will learn how to build a Christmas tree decoration using clusters of 5 balloons

  • Balloon Stands4:49

    In this lecture you will be shown a professional balloon stand and cheap readily available alternative that can be purchased

  • Putting a column onto a balloon stand6:23

    In this lecture you will learn how to put a column of air filled balloons on to a balloon stand

  • Repairing a balloon display2:50

    In this lecture you will learn how to repair a balloon column when one of the balloons goes down.

Requirements

  • This course is designed to be "hands on" so you'll need a bag of normal sized round latex balloons (size 10 -12 inches) and a bag of 5 inch sized round balloons and a balloon pump to get you started.
  • Other materials required will be explained as the course progresses. Where possible I will show you how to make up frames and sizers etc yourself using cheap household items.

Description

This course will teach you a lot of basic balloon decorating techniques and show you how these can be used to create professional looking balloon displays. You will be able to use these balloon décor skills to create stunning displays at parties, weddings, business functions etc. Amaze your friends and family with these news skills and save on the expense of having to hire a professional.

Learn and master basic balloon decorating skills quickly with this comprehensive course.

  • Learn to build balloon bouquets, flowers, columns, arches
  • Learn to build both air filled and helium filled displays
  • Learn about balloon equipment and how to make your own.
  • Learn a lot of insider tips and advice to ensure success

Learn to create stunning balloon displays.

We will start with the basics showing you how to correctly fill and tie balloons, how to knot them into pairs and then form 4 clusters. You will then be shown how these basic building blocks can be used to build into various types of display. The lessons are broken down into short videos which are easy to follow. To get the most from this course you will need to get some balloons and practise what is shown in the lessons. There are over two hours of videos to watch on this course.

I have designed this course to be easily understood by complete beginners.

On completion of this course you should be able to work confidently with balloons and have a good selection of balloon decorations that you are able to build yourself.

Who this course is for:

  • This balloon decor course is designed for beginners who wish to learn how to create balloon displays for parties and events for themselves without having to hire a professional. No prior knowledge is required. Everything will be explained to you and demonstrated step by step. Not suitable for anyone who suffers with a latex allergy.

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