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make numbers out of balloons

by lori roy
(midlan, texas, usa)

How to do i make like the number 15 out of a cluster of balloons?

ANSWER:

Hi Lori and everyone else who asked,

In addition to the comments below, please see my answer to a similar question about balloon numbers, including a short video showing some of the basics for creating numbers and letters with clusters of balloons.

Big thanks to Sean O'Kelly from Australia who has offered to send his instruction sheet on how to make the frame for all numbers. If you are interested, please contact Sean via email at sean@balloondecor.com.au.

All the best,
Margit

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Looking how to make 16
by: Jean The Balloon Lady

Looking for directions no how to make framing for a number 1 & 6. Made out of PVC or easy bendable metal. I have a drive by birthday party.

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50 NEW
by: Anonymous

I need to make a 5 and a 0 8 by 10 feet. What is the best material to use?

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80 NEW
by: LORRI

My dad is turning 80 and would like to know how to make it.

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Answer to "Reunion Help"
by: Margit

You asked...

"want to make a 10 for my class reunion. what is the best thing to use. I was told pcp pipe."

I am assuming that you plan to make a large, free standing number 10 sculpture, right?

Then I would recommend to use either 1/2" aluminium rod or 1/2" conduit (PVC pipe).

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reunion help
by: Anonymous

want to make a 10 for my class reunion. what is the best thing to use. I was told pcp pipe

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Balloon Size for 6 foot tall Number 1 Balloon Sculpture
by: Margit

Hi Lex,

Regarding your question...

"What size balloons and how many balloons would be needed for a 6 foot tall number 1 balloon sculpture."

I would suggest to use 9 inch balloons. The number 1 has a more rectangular shape, so it's fine to go with the slightly larger balloons. If you were making other numbers, like the number 5 or 6, it would be better to use 5 inch balloons.

To estimate the number of balloons you can use the balloon arch formula.

For a 4 cluster arch (or column) with 9 inch balloons you need 8 balloons per foot.

When you calculate the number, don't forget to add the length of the base and the extension at the top to form the number 1.

Here's a nice image of a number 1 balloon sculpture (even with polka dots, like your design)...

http://www.celebrateitballoons.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/Number-1-Polka-Dot.jpg

Hope that helps!

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HELP
by: Lex

What size balloons and how many balloons would be needed for a 6 foot tall number 1 balloon sculpture. Including base and top of number 1? I'm using four-tone (pink, p polka dot, green, g polka dot)... I'm so confused right now lol. Please help thanks.

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Email
by: Anonymous

My email to sean@balloondecor.com.au does not respond I really need the help and the info is there any help u can give me thanks.

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How to Make Number Frames
by: Margit

Regarding your question...

I've been trying to find number frames for months. How can I make them my self? I need numbers 5, 50, and 18.

You need to get aluminium rod and bend it into the required shape.

Please take a look at my answer to a similar question about making balloon numbers.

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Help!!!
by: Anonymous

I've been trying to find number frames for months. How can I make them my self? I need numbers 5, 50, and 18.

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Balloon Number Stand
by: ShawnettaR

What do I use to make the balloon numbers stand up?

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Number 50
by: Margit

Hi there,

Regarding your question...

"how do I make a 50 I need it this weekend .. what do I have to use"

Please take a look at my answer to a similar question about making balloon numbers.

If that's not clear enough, you may want to contact Sean via his site (http://balloondecor.com.au/) and ask him to mail you his instructions.

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how to make the # 5
by: Anonymous

how do I make a 50 I need it this weekend .. what do I have to use

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Cost
by: Margit

Regarding...

"Hi how much cost me a number 15 out of balloons"

Please browse through our Balloon Decorators Directory to find a balloon professional near you. Then you could contact them for a quote.

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number 15
by: Anonymous

Hi how much cost me a number 15 out of balloons

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How to contact Sean
by: Margit

@ Momma of 2:

There's another email address and a contact form at Sean's website, http://balloondecor.com.au/.

Please try reaching him there.

All the best,
Margit

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tried to email
by: momma of 2

I tried to email sean@balloondecor.com.au for the balloon numbers and the email won't go through. Is there another way I could get it?

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awesome!
by: Stella87

Wow!!!! thank you so much!! You have helped me a great deal!!!! yaaaay!!

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balonik
by: Nikola

dobrý den ako mám spraviť z balonikov číslo 40? vopred dakujem môj email je faturova12323@gmail.com

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help
by: Anonymous

My email is natasha-toledo@live.com
Id loke the instruction sheet on hoe to make numbers with
Balloons... Thank u (:

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help with making a 15 out of balloons
by: karen daley

Please help me with making a 15 and 16 out of balloons for a party.

Also, large lettered 40" balloons, how to suspend them to make them look like they are floating?

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70
by: Anonymous

Hi,
I have the sculptures for 70 from a party in the past. it had balloons on it. how do i recreate what i paid a fortune for with balloons?
Thanks.

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balloon work
by: Anonymous

how do i make the number 25 with balloons...what materials are needed???

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Military
by: Anonymous

My husband is coming home from the war and I would like to make U S A out of balloons, how do i do that? Thanks

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Balloon Numbers
by: Sean O'Kelly

G'day,
If you contact me privately with your email address I will forward you my instruction sheet on how to make the frame for all numbers.

Cheers

Sean O'Kelly
Balloon Decor
Australia
sean@balloondecor.com.au

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