Professional balloon party decorators use electronic equipment to set the exact amount of helium to fill the balloon. For non-floating balloons, air inflaters are used. Professional quality balloons are used, which differ from most retail packet balloons by being larger in size and made from 100% biodegradable latex.

A balloon is an inflatable flexible bag filled with a gas, such as helium, hydrogen, nitrous oxide, oxygen, or air. Modern balloons can be made from materials such as rubber, latex, polychloroprene, or a nylon fabric, while some early balloons were made of dried animal bladders, such as the pig bladder.[1] Some balloons are used for decorative purposes, while others are used for practical purposes such as meteorology, medical treatment, military defense, or transportation. A balloon’s properties, including its low density and low cost, have led to a wide range of applications. The inventor of the rubber balloon, (the most common balloon) was Michael Faraday in 1824, via experiments with various gases

Party balloons are mostly made of a natural latex tapped from rubber trees, and can be filled with air, helium, water, or any other suitable liquid or gas. The rubber’s elasticity makes the volume adjustable.

Filling the balloon with air can be done with the mouth, a manual or electric inflater (such as a hand pump), or with a source of compressed gas.

When rubber or plastic balloons are filled with helium so that they float, they typically retain their buoyancy for only a day or so, sometimes longer. The enclosed helium atoms escape through small pores in the latex which are larger than the helium atoms. Balloons filled with air usually hold their size and shape much longer, sometimes for up to a week.

Ball’oons (2011)

While playing fetch, a balloon dog retrieves an exciting gift for his lonely master.

Yo Gabba Gabba! 18″ Foil Balloon, $2.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have two different images on either side. This product is officially licensed by GabraCaDabra LLC .

Yo Gabba Gabba! 18″ Foil Balloon

Yellow 11″ Matte Balloons (6 count), $0.99

Yellow 11″ Matte Balloons (6 count)

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Super Shape 26″ Foil Balloon, $6.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have two different images on either side. These WubbzyT products are officially licensed by Starz ©2008 Bolder Media, Inc./ Starz Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! Super Shape 26″ Foil Balloon

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! 18″ Foil Balloon, $2.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have two different images on either side. This WubbzyT product is officially licensed by Starz ©2008 Bolder Media, Inc./ Starz Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved.

Wow! Wow! Wubbzy! 18″ Foil Balloon

Winnie the Pooh Magic Balloon Cake Topper, $9.99

Description:

Celebrate with Pooh and balloons!

This playful cake topper shows Winnie the Pooh, Tigger and Piglet. Topper is made of plastic and measures 4″ wide x 3.5″ high. For ages 3+. Please Note: Cake not included. This is an officially licensed © Disney product.

Winnie the Pooh Magic Balloon Cake Topper

Wild Animals 12″ Printed Latex Balloons Asst. (6 count), $2.49

Wild Animals 12″ Printed Latex Balloons Asst. (6 count)

White Shamrock 25″ Foil Balloon, $6.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have 2 different images on either side.

White Shamrock 25″ Foil Balloon

White Grad 18″ Foil Balloon, $2.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have two different images on either side.

White Grad 18″ Foil Balloon

Welcome Baby Shaped 22″ Jumbo Foil Balloon, $6.99

lift to your balloon arrangement with a helium tank, latex balloons, curling ribbon and balloon weights (sold separately). Pattern is printed on both sides of the balloon. May have two different images on either side.

Welcome Baby Shaped 22″ Jumbo Foil Balloon

Kids Cleopatra Costume

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