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Have you ever seen those beautiful jumbo confetti balloons and wondered how they get the confetti to stick to the balloon? In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to blow up a confetti balloon and get the confetti to actually stick to the sides.
Getting confetti to stick to the sides of a confetti balloon is actually quite simple. First, shake the balloon, then create a barrier between the confetti and the rest of the balloon, next apply some high float, then release the confetti and inflate like normal.
What Is A Confetti Balloon
A confetti balloon is a balloon filled with confetti. Confetti is small pieces of paper, streamers, metallic material, or plastic. Confetti balloons can be color coordinated to match any decor or theme. Balloons can be filled with confetti after being purchased or they can be pre-filled.
What Is A Pre-Filled Confetti Balloon
A pre-filled confetti balloon is a balloon that you buy that comes already filled with confetti. You can get them in lots of different colors to match any decorations.
What Are Some Uses For Confetti Balloons
Confetti balloons can be used in a variety of different situations; from weddings and baby showers to birthdays and graduations or any other type of celebration. Confetti balloons can be filled with helium or they can be filled with air. Confetti balloons are the perfect addition to any celebration.
Confetti balloons can be used in balloon bouquets. Like this beautiful rose gold confetti balloon bouquet. You can find this pack on Amazon here.
Confetti balloons can be used to accent a balloon garland. You can find this kit on Amazon here.
Confetti balloons are even great to use for a gender reveal.
Where Do I Buy Pre-Filled Confetti Balloons
I will be using these gorgeous jumbo confetti balloons from Shimmer and Confetti. I really love this pack because it comes with all you need to make a dazzling balloon bouquet. They are so beautiful. Each pack comes with 15 balloons in total, 5 jumbo confetti balloons, 5 small confetti balloons, 5 solid colored latex balloons, and some curling ribbon to match. You can buy these beautiful pre-filled confetti balloons from Shimmer and Confetti, check them out here.
The Issue With Confetti Filled Balloons
Confetti doesn’t naturally want to stick to the insides of balloons. Often times people try to use static electricity to get the confetti to stick to the balloon. I will admit I have had mild success with the static electricity method. But eventually, the balloons are left looking rather blah instead of the beautiful confetti filled masterpiece I had envisioned.
When inflating confetti balloons you basically have four choices; 1. You can either inflate your pre-filled confetti balloon without Hi-Float. If you choose this method, the balloons won’t last very long and the confetti won’t stick to the sides of the balloon. 2. You can use Hi-Float without using this ingenious method and your confetti will clump and cling to each other. 3. You can use the static electricity method, which involves rubbing a cloth vigorously against the balloon hoping to create enough static electricity to get the confetti to stick to the sides of the balloon. (side note: Did you know static electricity can actually pop a balloon?) 4. Or you can use this method I’m going to show you and make beautiful confetti-filled balloons.
How To Get Confetti To Stick To The Inside Of Balloons
What You Will Need:
- hi-float
- balloons with confetti
- rubber band
- helium or air (depending on design)
- a balloon pump (if not using helium)
- measuring tape (if sizing a large balloon)
- painters tape (if sizing a large balloon)
Add Confetti
If you aren’t using these beautiful pre-filled confetti balloons from Shimmer And Confetti, add your confetti to your balloon.
Shake The Balloon
Shake the balloon to get all the confetti settled to the bottom of the balloon.
Create A Barrier
Using the rubber band, create a barrier between the confetti and the rest of the balloon.
Apply Hi-Float
Next, apply some hi-float to the empty portion of the balloon. The amount of hi-float will depend on the size of your balloon. Make sure to follow the manufacturers’ recommendations for the size balloon you are using.
Use your fingers to work the high float around the balloon to ensure that it is evenly spread around the balloon.
Remove The Rubber Band
Now remove the rubber band and inflate your balloon using air or helium.
Shake And Inflate
Shake the balloon with your hand and move it around as you inflate the balloon to get the confetti to evenly spread out.
You may have to stop several times before the balloon is fully inflated to get a few good shakes in before continuing to inflate the balloon.
Pro Tip: It’s helpful to note that using 100% pure helium helps the balloons to float better, especially the large ones. Sometimes when you get those disposable or recyclable containers it’s not 100% pure helium. You have to have enough helium to hold your balloon up. Underinflating these jumbo balloons will result in your balloons either floating lopsided or not floating at all.
Size Your Balloon
Size your balloon depending on your design. If you need more information on how to size a balloon, check out my post Best Way To Size A Balloon – Balloon Sizer here.
Tie Your Balloon
Enjoy!
You did it! Now you have a beautiful confetti balloon.
How To Get Confetti To Stick To Your Pre-Filled Confetti Balloons Video
Voila, now you have a gorgeous confetti-filled balloon and we didn’t even break a sweat. Don’t forget to check out Shimmer and Confetti. I hope this post brought value to your day. If it did, please consider sharing with a friend or on your favorite social media. Thanks For Reading Fun With Balloons!
