How to Make An Arch

There are many ways to build a balloon arch; here are four methods explaining how to.

Method 1

Requires a frame and no helium.

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Method 2 

Made with or without helium, two weights, and a fishing line. 
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Method 3

Requires helium (except when you can hang from the ceiling) and a balloon arch decorating strip. You can find a link to the product below. This product has pre-punched holes along a plastic strip. You insert the balloons into the holes, and an arch quickly comes together. This method avoids the need to tie balloons to a fishing line, and because the holes are perfectly spaced, you get a consistent look for your arch in a fraction of the time.

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Method 4 

This method requires linking balloons. These balloons can be tied at both ends, therefore allowing the balloons to be tied together, creating an arch. 

See video demonstration using this link: Christmas Linking Arch

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Basic Arch Calculations

• The Arch is wider than it is tall (Height + Width = Approximate Length)
• Arch is taller than it is wide (2 x Height) + Width = Approximate Length)

The required number of balloons per foot.

• 5-inch balloons = 12 per foot (5-inch balloons will not float with helium)
• 9-inch balloons = 8 per foot
• 11-12-inch balloons = 6 per foot
• 14-inch balloons = 4 per foot
• 16-inch balloons = 4 per foot

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