Party Balloons Weights - Hold On To Your Balloons

Balloons are very popular at parties and happy events. They perk guests up even more and add to the overall celebration mood. On top of that, multi-colored balloons beautify the party venue by adding color and when strung creatively, will be works of art by themselves.
Party balloons can be filled up with air, helium gas or water. Air balloons can be pumped in with a manual foot pump, electrical pump or simply blown in. Depending on how tightly it is sealed, air-blown balloons rarely last longer than the first 36 hours. Helium gas can also be pumped into balloons (although in most countries, you would need to obtain a license beforehand). This makes the balloon float upwards and stay upright if on a string. While it is a lot of fun, unfortunately helium escapes rather easily, so helium balloons rarely last longer than 24 hours.
Water balloons are, of the three, the most "dangerous" as they are messy. Solely made for fun and games, water balloons are harmless and break upon impact immediately. Unless it is a prank, water balloons are hardly ever used as decor items.
Party balloon weights can serve the dual purpose of the stylized party accessory and the decor necessity. If you don't want your balloons, especially the helium ones to do an absconding act on you by floating away, you had better hold them back with the balloon weights. Also, the character foil balloons, that are the walking or standing balloons, need balloon weights to be able to emulate the life-like stature or pace. These weights may also find use in balloon bouquets.
Depending on the theme of the party, there are different types of weights to choose from:
-Tassel weights are simple paper-wrapped bag weights. Their wrapping and decoration can be good home-based DIY projects. They can even include gifts for guests, wrapped and used as weights during the party. The personal choice of the wrapping paper and ribbon can help create one's private party balloon weights.
-Star weights get their name from their shape - they are stellar. And they have a stellar decorative effect, especially if combined with glitters, colourful paper or other designs. They are fabricated out of plastic, wood, steel or aluminum and can be used to beautify all sorts of party venues - birthdays, anniversaries, office parties or Christmas - the star balloon weights fit everywhere.
-Heart shaped balloon weights are quite popular as they can be part of all major party themes.
-Specific themes can also be brought about by the use of themed balloon weights. Sport lovers may have football, soccer or Olympic ring styled balloon weights. There can also be character balloon weights - child heroes like Superman, Batman or beloved cartoons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck may serve as children party accessories. Adult parties may utilize icon-figurines as weights - Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus may be used as such.
-Religious themed balloon weights are also available. These come in shapes of religious symbols like the holy cross, Jacob's star and the goddess Kuan Yin and used in religious gatherings like Bar Mitzvahs and Baptism.
Party balloon weights can be used internally - if the balloon in question is a giant life size character foil balloon. Otherwise, the weights can be tied to the outside of the smaller balloons. Character foil balloons are fabricated out of thin plastic foil and can resemble cartoon characters for children parties or popular icons for adult gatherings. The common factor is, in either case, the character foil balloons look great.
Large sized character balloons may look good as party venue decorations but they are a far cry from suitable gifts for toddlers. What is required for them is small-sized, attractively coloured and shaped foil balloons that are string-tied and weighed down so that they may be held easily.
Character foil balloons are a great way to extend enjoyment in children parties. They do not burst easily and take a longer time to deflate than latex balloons. Children adore them!

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