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Did you know you could seal a balloon without tying a knot, using a balloon tie clip or simply a balloon tie clips? Well, you can. Balloon clips can be used as balloon flower clips or balloon arch clips, or anytime you want to seal a balloon without hurting your fingers.
What Is A Balloon Tie Clip
A balloon tie clip is a plastic device used to pinch a balloon closed rather than tying it. A balloon tie clip is an excellent alternative to tying balloons with your fingers. A balloon tie clip seals a balloon.
Balloon clips are generally made of plastic. Balloon clips are easy to use, fast, and reusable.
Different Types Of Balloon Tie Clips
Balloon tie clips come in several different shapes, below we will cover some of the most basic types of balloon clips. There are other types and shapes of balloon tie clips but these are the most common ones I have come across.
H Shape
An H shape balloon clip looks like the letter H, hence the name. These balloon tie clips generally have three holes, two holes with slits and one hole without a slit. The neck of the balloon (close to the base of the balloon) is slipped through one hole with a slit and then the twisted balloon neck is slipped through the second hole with a slit. The third hole is for tying ribbon if using. You can buy some H shape balloon clips here on Amazon.
Check out my post Anatomy Of A Balloon here, for more information about the different parts of a balloon.
Round Clips
Round balloon clips are round in shape and generally have four holes, two holes with slits, and two holes without slits. The neck of the balloon (close to the base of the balloon) is slipped through one hole with a slit and then the twisted balloon neck is slipped through the second hole with a slit. The third and fourth holes are for tying ribbon if using. You can buy some round shape balloon clips here on Amazon.
V Shape
V shape balloon clips snap together around the balloon neck clamping the balloon closed. This type of balloon clip is especially helpful for stuffed balloons or double stuffed balloons. You can buy some V shape balloon clips here on Amazon.
Cup N’ Stick
Cup N’ stick balloon clips are a two part device; the cup has holes like many of the other balloon clips so you can wrap the neck of the balloon around and seal the balloon. Then the cup has a part that can easily be attached to the stick, instantly giving you the illusion of a floating balloon. You can buy some cup n’ stick balloon clips here on Amazon.
How To Use A Balloon Tie Clip
Even though balloon clips come in many different shapes and sizes they all pretty much work the same, with the exception of the V shaped balloon clip. Check out below for the instructions on how to use most balloon tie clips as well as how to use the V shaped balloon clip.
How To Use Most Balloon Clips
Most balloon tie clips whether H shaped, circle shaped, or cup and stick shaped work basically the same way. Balloon tie clips work by twisting the neck of the balloon and pinching it so air can’t leak through it.
Please note that balloon tie clips do NOT hold air in as well as a standard balloon knot.
Inflate The Balloon
Twist The Neck Of The Balloon
Twist the neck of the balloon four times to ensure you won’t lose any air. If you need more information about the parts of a balloon, check out my post Anatomy Of A Balloon here.
Position the Balloon Clip
Position the neck of the balloon closest to the body of the balloon through one of the holes with a slit on the balloon clip. Next, without untwisting the balloon, wrap the neck of the balloon through the other hole with a slip, in the balloon tie clip.
It can look a little different depending on which balloon clip you are using but the steps are basically the same.
And there you have it, a fully secured balloon without tying a knot.
How To Use A V Shape Balloon Clip
Inflate The Balloon
Twist The Neck Of The Balloon
Twist the neck of the balloon four times to ensure you won’t lose any air. If you need more information about the parts of a balloon, check out my post Anatomy Of A Balloon here.
Position the Balloon Clip
Place the twisted part of the balloon neck near the hinge of the V balloon clip.
Squeeze And Close
Squeeze and close the V balloon clip around the twisted part of the balloon neck.
And there you have it, a fully secured balloon without tying a knot.
Balloon Tie Clip For Stuffed Balloons Video
Balloon Clips With Helium
You might be thinking you found such a great product but wondering if you can use a balloon clip with your helium balloons. You can use a balloon tie clip with helium balloons but you will need to take into account the extra weight from the balloon tie clip. Another very important thing to consider if using balloon clips with helium filled balloons is float times.
Float times will be drastically reduced due to helium loss with balloon tie clips vs traditional balloon knots.
Balloon Clip Weights
| Type | Weight (lbs) | Weight (kg) |
| H Shape Weight | 0.01 oz | 0.28 g |
| Circle Shape Weight | 0.02 oz | 0.57 g |
| V Shape Weight | 0.03 oz | 0.85 g |
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