How to Make a Balloon Arch
A classic organic balloon arch you can build in under an hour.
Materials
- 30 × Pink latex balloons (11 inch)
- 20 × White latex balloons (11 inch)
- 1 × Balloon arch strip
- 1 pack × Glue dots
Tools
- Balloon pump
- Scissors
Steps
- 01
Inflate the balloons
Inflate balloons to roughly the same size, mixing your two colors.
- 02
Build clusters of four
Tie balloons together in clusters of four to create a clover shape.
- 03
Attach clusters to the strip
Thread each cluster onto the balloon strip, alternating colors.
Tips
- Slightly underinflate balloons so clusters sit tighter together.
Common mistakes
- Using balloons of very different sizes, which creates visible gaps.
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