| Balloon decorating typically consists of creation of several design elements following a particular color scheme and/or theme. These elements are arches, columns, bouquets, clusters and even single balloons including themed mylar and latex balloons.
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Above are examples of packed arches. Colors can be made to band or spiral. Outdoors, wind conditions can greatly affect the viability of using a packed arch. |
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Single arches are made of single balloons on a line. They can be tightly or loosely packed depending upon wind conditions and distance the arch needs to travel and budget constraints. Tightly spaced equals more balloons equals higher costs per distance to be covered. Clusters of balloons might be spaced to cover a long distance as well. |
 Columns are balloons arranged around a rigid base to form a truncated column. These are often capped with a mylar theme balloon. |
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Columns can be connected to other columns via single arches to create a larger balloon display. |
 Balloon bouquets are a number of helium (or helium/air mixture) filled balloons tied to a weight. The number of balloons can vary. The length of the line can vary (meaning the height of the bouquet can vary from that of a table centerpiece to a floor-standing balloon "tree"). The line used to connect the balloons can vary (it is usually white or colored ribbon). The arrangement of positioning the balloons can vary to form different shapes. |
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 Generally speaking, table centerpieces are formed by four balloons connected at equal lengths to a weight that is either a theme weight, or hidden in a themed gift bag with colored gift paper reinforcing the color scheme. Then a fifth balloon, usually a mylar themed balloon, floats above the other four. |
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A balloon tree, on the other hand, is generally a weight tied with 7 or more lines with balloons positioned as the line rises to overlap color through the entire vertical height. A mylar theme balloon may be part of this arrangement. |
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Balloon clusters are generally air-filled arrangements of 12 balloons. Air filled clusters in a controlled environment may last a month or so and are a cost-effective way for businesses to decorate for holidays and sales and the like. |
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Clusters are generally hung from lines connected to the ceiling in some way. The pattern of colors used can create daisy shapes when viewed from one side. In fact, a half cluster is often connected to a railing to make a nice balloon daisy. |
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