I am currently on the path to becoming a balloon artist, and here’s a list of tutorials to help you learn as well some techniques for creating your own balloon decorations for your next party. If you're working with a strict budget and have the time ...
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Full Tutorials Garland
This one is the most detailed and straightforward, especially if you're buying a kit from Amazon and want to make use of everything it provides.
EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Making a Balloon Garland with a Strip
This tutorial provides helpful tips on balloon clusters, their types, and how to combine them for the best results.
Step by Step Balloon Garland Tutorial
Perfect for the unexperienced diy-ing their own garland.
Wide Organic Balloon Garland - Step by Step Tutorial
Continuation of the one in the Hot To category tutorial, really good!
Beginner Balloon Garland Tutorial - Step By STEP
This should be much cheaper than buying an arch or a set of them.
DIY Arch Backdrop
How to
The best tutorial I found, highly recommend!
How to Make a Balloon Cluster - Step By Step Tutorial
All need is large clips and rubber bands or 260 balloons.
How to attach a balloon garland to the backdrop
Great trick to attach your garland to the ceiling if needed
How to Attach a Garland to the Ceiling
This method involves using industrial masking tape and hooks.
How to Attach Balloon Garlands to Wall
Any foil balloon can be attached to your garland this way, ensuring it faces nicely.
How to Attach Foil Balloons to Balloon Garland
Hacks
Five-inch clusters are a must—they make your garland look fuller and help hide imperfections.
Make and Attach 5inch Clusters
This one would be so cute to make your garland more attractive.
Balloon Bow Hack
Add more texture to your garland with this balloon chain.
Balloon Chain Hack
This one is sooo easy to make, if you have a rainbow theme, this one is great!
Rainbow Balloon Hack
With a little bit of practice, you too could make this pretty flower for your garland.
Balloon Flower Hack
This one is easy, I promise, just needs a little practice.
Six Petal Balloon Flower
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My recommendation: if you plan to create a bold garland, purchase two sets of the same style. Avoid buying different sets from two vendors, as the quality and color may vary.
You can also DIY paper snowflakes and attach them to your garland.
Frozen Balloons Garland Arch Kit, 124pcs
I like this one because it includes two foil hearts as well.
Minnie Mouse Balloon Garland Arch Kit
I like that this one includes a variety of foil dinosaur balloons
165Pcs Dinosaur Balloons Arch Garland Kit
I like the color mix for this one
Race Car Balloons Arch Garland Kit 148PCS
Use these 260balloons to attach clusters together and/or the garland to your backdrop, wall, ceiling, etc.
Long Balloons 100pcs Clear
You could use the rubber bands for the same purpose instead of the 260balloons
Rubber Bands 300Pcs
I like using the 2inch paper clips, the hold better
Extra Large Binder Clips (36 Pack) 2 Inch
These are also a goo alternative to the paper 2" clips
