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Alternate directions so each ring of 4 balloons can rest closely next to the previous ring. I used 1 ring of larger 12″ white balloons on each end to form a solid base so the rainbow balloon arch could stand on its own. Larger arches made with 12″ balloons have 32 rings for a total of 128 balloons. Overall, this arch made from 5″ balloons has 20 quad rings + 2 rings of larger 12″ balloons for the base. If you have fewer colors, you’ll want to use more rings per color. I used 10 different colors, for 80 balloons total. This balloon arch uses 2 “rings” of 4 balloons for each color, or 8 balloons total per color. How many rings of each color you use is up to you. Keep the balloons tight to form a tension that will hold your arch together.

Starting with the larger white balloon quad, TWIST one balloon from each quad onto the wire, then SLIDE into place.Īlternate directions so the next “balloon ring quad” fits snugly against the previous balloon quad. Secure the balloon quads to the wire to form an arch These quads will be your rainbow “rings” for your balloon arch. I twist the balloons couples together ~3 times to form this quad. Step 3: Twist 2 balloon “couples” together to make a balloon quad. Step 2: Tie balloons together in “couples” of 2. How many balloons do you need for a balloon arch?Ī smaller balloon arch made with 5″ balloons will use ~80 balloons (20 “rings” made with 4 balloons).Ī larger balloon arch made with standard 12″ balloons will use ~128 balloons (32 balloon rings made of 4 balloons each). This will make creating your balloon arch easier. IMPORTANT: TRY TO BLOW UP YOUR BALLOONS TO A SIMILAR SIZE.

Spiral rainbow balloon arch how to#

Available from Amazon HOW TO MAKE A BALLOON ARCH (IN 5 STEPS) Step 1: Blow up balloons in groups of 4 (these will form your balloon arch “rings”) The tension of the string will hold the balloons together.Ī balloon pump is optional, but it does speed things along.

If you’ll been leaning your balloon arch against a wall for support, a simple fishing line will work.

For a larger arch make with full-size balloons, you’ll want a larger ballon arch kit that includes a frame made out of a material similar to a tent frame.

I’ve used and re-used this wire for multiple balloon arches over the years.

For a smaller arch made with 5-inch balloons that can stand on its own (like this one I made pictured below), I use some 18 gauge (1mm) artistic copper wire.

– The tension of the balloons will help hold the arch together, but a wire will add some structure. Wire (for an arch made with 5″ balloons) or Frame (for full-size balloons)

If you’re creating a larger arch with standard 12″ balloons, you’ll need more balloons.

Uses 20 rings of 4 balloons (8 ballons of each color).

The arch pictured above used 80 5″ balloons and 8 larger, 12″ white balloons.

If you want a larger arch, you can use standard-sized 12″ balloons but you’ll also need to buy a frame to support them (see below).

These also helped serve as a stabilizing base so the arch could stand on its own.

(Note: In addition to the 5″ balloons, I also used 8 full-size balloons to make the bigger base balloons on the ends of the arch.

I used these 5″ Balloons for this rainbow balloon arch. I used 5″ balloons for the arch pictured in this blog post. – The size of balloons you should buy depends on the desired size of your arch.

What size Balloons should you use for a Balloon Arch?.

A balloon pump (optional – but it definitely speeds things along).

Note: If you’re using 12″ standard-sized balloons, I would use this arch instead.About 7 feet of this 18 gauge 1mm craft wire.(8) 12″ balloons for the larger base balloons (OPTIONAL).(80) 5″ colored balloons (8 of each color).rainbow balloon arch #diy #diyprojects #craft #craftymoms ♬ FASHIONABLE TROPICAL HOUSE – MikhailovMusic Supplies: How to Make a Balloon Arch Kit To make the balloon arch pictured, I used the following supplies (Link to this DIY balloon arch kit of supplies) If you have help blowing up balloons and tying them together, you could make it much faster. You can make a small balloon arch by yourself in 2-3 hours. 🌈 Easy DIY Balloon Arch Tutorial 🎈 How long does it take to make a balloon arch?īy far, the most time-consuming part of making a balloon arch is blowing up 80+ balloons and tying them together.

Here is how to make a balloon arch in 5 EASY STEPS. An arch works great for the snacks table decor or a photo booth op. Once you learn how to make one, you’ll find it elevates the fun at any event. A DIY BALLOON ARCH is a great decoration for birthday parties, graduations, baby showers.