How to Make Balloon Flowers

With such an unlimited selection of balloon shapes, lengths and designs, the varieties of balloon flowers that be made is endless. In fact, you don't' need to use the twisting balloons at all for flowers. You can make them from standard 11 or 12 inch round balloons. The resulting flower is larger but just as pretty and can be used as a wall decoration, can be dangled from the ceiling or can act as a table centerpiece.

Let's take what we know so far and learn how to make pretty balloon centerpieces for parties.

Select a container in which to set your centerpiece. This can be a small, silver pail or a flower pot. You can paint the flower pot or wrap it in tulle or wrapping foil if you want to give a lot of color to the base. In either case, your stand will need to be able to sit firmly on the table.

Insert a block of florist's foam inside the container.

Make a selection of small balloon flowers, shape several twisting balloons into coils, and inflate some regular, round balloons. Attach each flower and each regular balloon to a small, white dowel or clear stick (you can find these at craft stores).

Insert the sticks into the florist's foam, filling out the shape of your centerpiece. Wind the coiled balloons around the sticks to hide them.

Top your centerpiece with a small, Mylar balloon in a shape that fits the theme of your party - a football, for instance, for a football party or a teddy bear for a baby shower.

This is just one basic flower balloon centerpiece idea. You can expand the number of balloons or the size and patterns to come up with your own unique balloon centerpieces.

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