DIY Mini Tabletop Balloon Arch
Construct a small, charming arch designed specifically to frame dessert tables.
Materials
- 45 × Pastel balloons (5 inch)
- 1 × Flexible fiberglass rod kit
- 2 × Table clamps
Tools
- Hand pump
Steps
- 01
Attach clamps to table
Secure the arch clamps firmly on opposite ends of your dessert table.
- 02
Thread 5-inch quads
Inflate 5-inch balloons and slide quads directly onto the flexible rod.
- 03
Lock rod into clamps
Bend the filled rod into an arch shape and insert the ends into the table clamps.
Tips
- Use 5-inch balloons exclusively; 11-inch balloons will overpower a dessert table.
Common mistakes
- Over-clamping and cracking plastic table edges.
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