You would be surprised at the quality. I have had packages of Qualatex rounds that let me down when Happy Party balloons have not. These balloons pass weather and stress tests as well as comparison tests regarding duration of inflation, color, color saturation upon inflation, etc. I used to laugh at the idea of using ANYTHING except for Qualatex, but You can see for yourself how beautiful these balloons look in the videos and how I am creating the column outside on top of a windy mountain without trouble.
My goodness, you made it look easy!!💞💞 THANK YOU. I will be attempting this for my best friends party this weekend. Doing a dry run tomorrow. Wish me luck. 🤞🏾
Glad you are continuing to post. Just today, I was wondering what was new in your channel. I was out of town in North Carolina in a mountain with no internet. Don't asked me how I survived. So happy to be back.
Lol! Well Iris, there would have been more, but my double-stuffed roses centerpiece has been delayed because I was extremely sick the last few days. I'm better now and will begin filming the vid today. What were you doing up in North Carolina - visiting friends or family? No internet - I used to never use the internet, but since I made my channel my iPhone is on 24/7. Thank you for checking out my new vid - this one has been a big hit and I hope I can keep making successful content like this.
Oh, sorry to hear that. I am glad you are feeling better. We went to Blowing Rock with some friends and my family. The place is amazing and you can connect with the beauty of mother nature, but the cabin we were staying at our phone company had zero signal. I was tough but good at the same time. After a week I got used to. I only had signal when we drove down to town. I hope to see soon your next vid. Have an amazing week!!!!
The secret to making good quads is tying the nozzle very close to the inflated portion of the balloon as opposed to the mouth of the nozzle. Pairing tightly and spinning the quads tightly helps make the quads more like singular building blocks rather than 4 individual balloons loosely attached together. When I first started building columns and arches, it took a good amount of practice to make the quads exactly as they needed to be. I keep my balloons nice and round by not over-inflating them and I smack the top of each before I knot it, which forces the bottom to round out by putting pressure on the top. I have various other column and arch videos that demonstrate differently sized balloons inflated to different sizes but all ending up as quads, so check those out for different visual perspective. Thanks for your question!
When connecting and binding quads, you want to push down on the top-most quad as you wind it on to the others. It will take a bit of practice. If you tie them together too tightly the rounded of the balloons will be distorted, so keep an eye on the shape of your balloons while building a column. The balloons should retain their round shape (not too tight) but should still be very much bound to each other without gaps (not too loose). Also, make sure your quads intersect SNUGLY. Sometimes, the balloons don’t interlock precisely so some slight adjustments will need to be made with each quad. I promise, however, that once you get this process down, you can make columns and arches with relative ease -whenever you please.
I inflate all of my balloons the night before, store them overnight in large airtight plastic bags, and then construct the decoration itself the same day of event. This ensures the absolute best quality luster and shine on the balloons and a low probability of inadvertent popping and/or deflation. I personally recommend assembling as close to an event as possible as the balloons begin to take on a muted, grungy and clouded appearance with continued exposure to open air. If I have a lot of work to do the day of an event, I will straight up construct everything the night before and be out the door in the morning feeling breezy and unstressed for the day. Thank you for your question!
Great video, Thank You!! Doing my first grandson's 1st Birthday Party at a man made lake. What can I use to study the free-standing columns so they don't blow over? Wind should be similar to being out at a park since we will be in the covered patio/BBQ area. Thank you!!
Hi there! I usually use these for indoor events, but my friend Tanya at AskMeForABalloon has many column ideas meant specifically for outdoor events. Check out her awesome videos! Thank you for watching.
Can I use just 36 if I don't want to add the smaller balloons in between? I figured it would look just as great if I used 36 but of 2 different colors.
These columns can be simplified, the sizes can be changed, or you could add extra height. Once you can stack quads, you can discover the versatility in size, shape, colors, patterns, etc. this template provides.
@@BalloonSage Wow, I am so excited to try this, it will change the way I can create at any of our family parties. So very excited to follow your tutorial. Thank you for making it so easy to follow. Keep up the great videos👍😁
Eek! I am not sure, as I made this vid before I would actually size the balloon’s circumferences. As long as each measurement is equal, you should be able to pull this off. Thank you.
Balloon Sage You're a doll, aren't you? Your video surprisingly popped up on my recommendations queue, and I thought why the heck not watch it. I call this video a visual ASMR. It helps me to calm from anxiety. I subbed because you've brought me joy. ~xo
Hi! I always make my columns the night before and then store them overnight with a large hefty bag over both the top and bottom, tied carefully and meeting in the middle. It isn’t the deflation of the balloons you need to worry about as much as the diminishing luster of the balloons, a process that happens when the inflated balloons are exposed to air for an extended period of time. The columns always look their freshest the next day if you cover the columns in two nice big clean bags overnight, plus you won’t have to worry about them the day of the event - just carefully remove the bags and you are all set!
Haha, I believe the columns are about 48” to 58” inches - it just depends on how much you inflate the balloons. Around 4 to 5 feet sounds about right. I am 6 feet tall.
this is amazing!! I just have two quick questions. Could this then be used with a 3 foot on top? And could more weights be added somewhere to ensure it stays put somehow?
Yes to the first question. As for the second, you could technically construct a pole and base plate but I generally like to avoid that column construction method. You could make the bottom quad extra big and make a sand/sugar weight which could be much heavier without throwing off the column's balance. Here is a link to a sand weight on my friend Tanya's channel : m.ruclips.net/video/3JmVRI0c0lY/видео.html
Hi! The only pump I ever use is the Qualatex Dual Action Hand Inflator. I buy it directly from the Qualatex website, but it can also be purchased on Amazon. Dollar store pumps work, but only half as well. I don’t recommend them.
Oh HELL NO! You balloon people are crazy amazing, I do cakes and can not imagine even attempting this within a 12-24hr period. I would be crying with bruised, fingers, surround by balloons and ribbon with my hair standing off my head. Need to tip my balloon artists wayyy more, thank you for video, a big eye opener.
Hi, yes, you have to press firmly on top of each quad and wrap the ribbon several times - binding them together. I like to make figure 8s between the two quads as I attach one at a time. I have other column videos as well that demonstrate it further. This is a tricky technique (column building) but if you practice it it will feel easy and natural in no time.
Balloon Sage I saw that you made columns with baloons and I saw that you attached the tape to the baloons underneath and from there it started to fit all the Baloons with the tape if I make a half-column like that with the ribbon and off It would be okay
I’m sorry, but I’m very confused by your wuestion. I never use tape on my balloons except one single time on a My Little Pony video several years ago. I am also not sure what you mean by a half-column. If you just meaning half the quads used, that’s definitely a viable option. I tie a ribbon to a weight and then tie the ribbon into the quads through the centers. I hope I have answered your question to some degree.
Hi there! These columns are about 4.5 feet tall. I recently did a video featuring columns that are twice as tall as these. Check here! ruclips.net/video/NMzv-bxOJhw/видео.html Thank you for watching.
Absolutely! Make it the night before (preferably) and store it overnight with a large hefty bag over the top and one over the bottom. It’s not just the escape of air you need to worry about, it’s more about the luster of the balloons being tarnished when exposed to air for an extended period of time. Put a big bag over top and bottom, having them meet in the middle, and then use the drawstrings to make it as airtight as possible without tying it so tight that the balloons get strained from pressure. If you wake up the next day and one of the balloons has deflated, just inflate another balloon and tie the nozzle directly into the center to replace it. Thanks for your question.
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Thank God for you and Tanya. You both have blessed me so much showing us all how to be better balloon artist.
She has been a blessing to me as well. Thank you, sincerely, for watching my videos.
Well if you're gonna be a better balloon artist start with not buying dollar store balloons
You would be surprised at the quality. I have had packages of Qualatex rounds that let me down when Happy Party balloons have not. These balloons pass weather and stress tests as well as comparison tests regarding duration of inflation, color, color saturation upon inflation, etc. I used to laugh at the idea of using ANYTHING except for Qualatex, but You can see for yourself how beautiful these balloons look in the videos and how I am creating the column outside on top of a windy mountain without trouble.
Thanks
Dude, you DID that!!
You have saved my life and my pockets! Bless you
I’m so glad my videos are helpful.
The moment he tied the balloons I knew I was not made for this! Made it look easy! Kudos
This got me pumped up from the very beginning, and now I have the confidence to DIY anything..lol .Thank you for the tutorial!
Lol! Excellent.
I love thw idea that you use number of pumps as measurement, it makes it easy to follow. ❤
My goodness, you made it look easy!!💞💞 THANK YOU.
I will be attempting this for my best friends party this weekend. Doing a dry run tomorrow. Wish me luck. 🤞🏾
I’m sure you will do great.
best video turorial for ballon decoration everthing is clearly demonstrated for viewrs keep it up
Thanks very much!
I am subscribing!!! This is the best video tutorial on how to make ballon pillars.
Aw, thanks!
Thank you. Even though this was 5 years ago it is still relevant to those that want to learn today
Thank you so much! Yes, I hope my videos will endure and be helpful to others for a long time.
I don't normally leave comments. That was one of the best tutorials I have seen. Thank you. Will be trying it out soon. Great stuff
Thanks, Brett! That means a lot.
I will be making one of these soon. Probably live stream it on my channel as I'm sure they will come out proper wonky
Great! Thank you for watching.
Glad you are continuing to post. Just today, I was wondering what was new in your channel. I was out of town in North Carolina in a mountain with no internet. Don't asked me how I survived. So happy to be back.
Lol! Well Iris, there would have been more, but my double-stuffed roses centerpiece has been delayed because I was extremely sick the last few days. I'm better now and will begin filming the vid today. What were you doing up in North Carolina - visiting friends or family? No internet - I used to never use the internet, but since I made my channel my iPhone is on 24/7. Thank you for checking out my new vid - this one has been a big hit and I hope I can keep making successful content like this.
Oh, sorry to hear that. I am glad you are feeling better. We went to Blowing Rock with some friends and my family. The place is amazing and you can connect with the beauty of mother nature, but the cabin we were staying at our phone company had zero signal. I was tough but good at the same time. After a week I got used to. I only had signal when we drove down to town.
I hope to see soon your next vid. Have an amazing week!!!!
u r great man...what amazing u teach ....I learned very easily...
That’s very kind, thanks!
Too talented and creative. Thank you for sharing your ideas.
You're welcome - my pleasure.
Thanks. Can't wait to try this. Any balloon ideas for a first birthday for a boy and party theme "fishing"?
Thank You For The Great ILLUSTRATION! Love The Simplicity Of It!,
Thank you so much for watching! And I love those shades, haha.
Loooove this!! Looks so easy! Hoping I have some luck. What dollar stores have balloons?
I dont have the hand held pump so can you tell me the inches to blow up each balloon size. Thank you
Hi there - do you have a balloon sizer? Do you have an electric pump? Hopefully you aren’t inflating these by mouth! 🤓
Thx always good info and fun to watch
Thank you!
How much pressure do you use to not get any gaps and how do you get your balloons so perfectly round. BEAUTIFUL, BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!
The secret to making good quads is tying the nozzle very close to the inflated portion of the balloon as opposed to the mouth of the nozzle. Pairing tightly and spinning the quads tightly helps make the quads more like singular building blocks rather than 4 individual balloons loosely attached together.
When I first started building columns and arches, it took a good amount of practice to make the quads exactly as they needed to be. I keep my balloons nice and round by not over-inflating them and I smack the top of each before I knot it, which forces the bottom to round out by putting pressure on the top.
I have various other column and arch videos that demonstrate differently sized balloons inflated to different sizes but all ending up as quads, so check those out for different visual perspective. Thanks for your question!
When connecting and binding quads, you want to push down on the top-most quad as you wind it on to the others. It will take a bit of practice. If you tie them together too tightly the rounded of the balloons will be distorted, so keep an eye on the shape of your balloons while building a column. The balloons should retain their round shape (not too tight) but should still be very much bound to each other without gaps (not too loose).
Also, make sure your quads intersect SNUGLY. Sometimes, the balloons don’t interlock precisely so some slight adjustments will need to be made with each quad.
I promise, however, that once you get this process down, you can make columns and arches with relative ease -whenever you please.
@@BalloonSage thank you for the great i formation
Is it okay to do this the night before an intended occasion or suggested to do the same day as intended occasion?
Great column design. Thank you for sharing
Thanks for watching, Bridget!
Awesome. Great work. Very easyyy
Thank you!
TOTALLY AWESOME AND EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THANK YOU!
So glad you enjoyed!
how many days in advance do you create your towers for an event?
I inflate all of my balloons the night before, store them overnight in large airtight plastic bags, and then construct the decoration itself the same day of event. This ensures the absolute best quality luster and shine on the balloons and a low probability of inadvertent popping and/or deflation. I personally recommend assembling as close to an event as possible as the balloons begin to take on a muted, grungy and clouded appearance with continued exposure to open air. If I have a lot of work to do the day of an event, I will straight up construct everything the night before and be out the door in the morning feeling breezy and unstressed for the day. Thank you for your question!
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Awesome.great job
Thank you!
رائع متابعه من مصر 😍😍😘😘
Thank you!
@@BalloonSage ❤❤
Would this work with putting confetti inside?
Hi there! I’m sure it would, that is if you can get it to stick to the sides of the balloon.
Very nice - thank you for sharing!!!
Thanks for watching!
Oh wow you make it look so easy. I wanna try this as a super long one.
Awesome!
So beautiful you are very blessed and talented I thank God for you 😍🤗
Thank you for watching!
Que fáci y rápido...muy bonitas columnas..Muchas gracias! Saludos desde México
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Awesome Video
Thank You! ☺👍
Thanks!
Gave me a great idea for my baby shower. Thanku.
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Hey Sage, how long can these columns stay inflated?
Me gusta tus videos....me servirán de mucho....gracias
¡Gracias!
Great video, Thank You!! Doing my first grandson's 1st Birthday Party at a man made lake. What can I use to study the free-standing columns so they don't blow over? Wind should be similar to being out at a park since we will be in the covered patio/BBQ area. Thank you!!
Hi there! I usually use these for indoor events, but my friend Tanya at AskMeForABalloon has many column ideas meant specifically for outdoor events. Check out her awesome videos! Thank you for watching.
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Can I use just 36 if I don't want to add the smaller balloons in between? I figured it would look just as great if I used 36 but of 2 different colors.
These columns can be simplified, the sizes can be changed, or you could add extra height. Once you can stack quads, you can discover the versatility in size, shape, colors, patterns, etc. this template provides.
@@BalloonSage Wow, I am so excited to try this, it will change the way I can create at any of our family parties. So very excited to follow your tutorial. Thank you for making it so easy to follow. Keep up the great videos👍😁
What dollar store did you buy the balloons ?
You have me so inspired to do my 9 year old sleep over party decorations myself. Thank you for the tutorial
Fantastic!
Fantastic!
Amazing work.
Dropdead Fred thanks a lot! This is my favorite video.
Thank you so much! This will help me save a decent chunk of money for my daughters 5th birthday, money I didn’t have to be honest!
Excellent! These videos are made primarily to save young mothers some money.
Absolutely loved this tutorial this is the most effective one I’ve watched will be trying this for my mother’s 50th Birthday thank you 😊
Wonderful!
Is this a dual action pump ?
Great video. What’s the actual Inch Size ? I Have Electric Pump
Eek! I am not sure, as I made this vid before I would actually size the balloon’s circumferences. As long as each measurement is equal, you should be able to pull this off. Thank you.
Love it and so will my kid on his bday! Thanks!!!
Awesome
Thanks, for some reason this video and that big balloon thing in the end calmed me down.
Lovely!
Oddly satisfying.
Very relaxing to watch, thank you.
I appreciate the unique compliment! This is honestly my favorite video I’ve made. Thank you for watching.
Balloon Sage You're a doll, aren't you? Your video surprisingly popped up on my recommendations queue, and I thought why the heck not watch it.
I call this video a visual ASMR. It helps me to calm from anxiety.
I subbed because you've brought me joy.
~xo
Is it best to create this day of party? Without it deflating
Hi! I always make my columns the night before and then store them overnight with a large hefty bag over both the top and bottom, tied carefully and meeting in the middle. It isn’t the deflation of the balloons you need to worry about as much as the diminishing luster of the balloons, a process that happens when the inflated balloons are exposed to air for an extended period of time. The columns always look their freshest the next day if you cover the columns in two nice big clean bags overnight, plus you won’t have to worry about them the day of the event - just carefully remove the bags and you are all set!
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Exelentes 👍
WOW! So simple🤗
Thanks!
cool!
Thanks for the lovely tutorial. You make it look so easy.
Super 👌👌👌👌👌
Thanks!
Love it!!!thanks
Wonderful
How do get them tight without ribbon showing
Great video... love the way you did music and text instead of talking. Such a good demonstration!
You ARE the best.
Question. Can you tell me about how tall it came out to be?
Or how tall you are?
Haha, I believe the columns are about 48” to 58” inches - it just depends on how much you inflate the balloons. Around 4 to 5 feet sounds about right. I am 6 feet tall.
@@BalloonSage Awesome, Thank you.
And I guessed your height accurately. 😁
this is amazing!! I just have two quick questions. Could this then be used with a 3 foot on top? And could more weights be added somewhere to ensure it stays put somehow?
Yes to the first question. As for the second, you could technically construct a pole and base plate but I generally like to avoid that column construction method. You could make the bottom quad extra big and make a sand/sugar weight which could be much heavier without throwing off the column's balance. Here is a link to a sand weight on my friend Tanya's channel : m.ruclips.net/video/3JmVRI0c0lY/видео.html
thank you!!!
So the 10 pump on the ends only? Am I following it correctly ?
Right! Top and bottom are larger than the rest of the quads.
This is incredible. Thanks for the tutorial.
Thanks a lot, Tammy!
That was really good!
Thanks!
Great tutorial !! Thank you so much for showing us !
I’m so glad you liked it!
Where is the best place to get a balloon pump?
Hi! The only pump I ever use is the Qualatex Dual Action Hand Inflator. I buy it directly from the Qualatex website, but it can also be purchased on Amazon. Dollar store pumps work, but only half as well. I don’t recommend them.
What size of balloon did you use please?
Hi! These are all 9” rounds from the dollar store.
Crushing the balloon. Sweet hat too✨
Haha thanks!
Oh HELL NO! You balloon people are crazy amazing, I do cakes and can not imagine even attempting this within a 12-24hr period. I would be crying with bruised, fingers, surround by balloons and ribbon with my hair standing off my head. Need to tip my balloon artists wayyy more, thank you for video, a big eye opener.
Funny because i was making cakes and now moved into balloon art because i could not deal with the baking, oven, icing, cooling and such!
Awesome thanks
You are very welcome!
thank you so much, I just like it, you make it easier for me !!! 👏
hell ya man.thanks love this can’t wait to make it
Awesome!
i never see them standing alone or not on a wall..are they stable enpugh to stand without support..?
She Who Talks Alot I think the weight from the water balloon at the bottom holds it stable
Very awesome! You rock!
Thanks!
Nice Job!!
Thanks for watching!
cant wait to try. thanks!
You are so welcome!
Aww thsnk u .. Just saved me alpt of money wish me lucky trying this
Good luck! Any questions - just ask
How did it turn out ? :)
Do it matter how u rap the ribbon around the balloon
Hi, yes, you have to press firmly on top of each quad and wrap the ribbon several times - binding them together. I like to make figure 8s between the two quads as I attach one at a time. I have other column videos as well that demonstrate it further. This is a tricky technique (column building) but if you practice it it will feel easy and natural in no time.
Balloon Sage awe okay do I sell balloon columns
Which rebun u ues?
Which ribbon? Any kind will work. I buy ribbon from the dollar store and it works great!
Thank you so much your helping me take ballooning to a whole new level. This is life changing!!
Beautiful well done 👍 👏👏
Thank you!
THANK YOU!!! I love this =)
I’m so glad! =)
Ventura!! That was unexpected! yay!
2 Marbles you are the first person to ever identify where I like to film. Thank you for watching!
I knew it wasn’t my imagination haha
Great job. Thanks for so much for sharing. keep up the great work
I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
Can you please show a video on how to do a organic ballon garland?
You are fun to watch!
How far in advance can these be made?
I alwsys wanted yo make these columns, u made it so easy
AWESOME!!! The music was great with your presentation!!! Love it!
Thank you - this is one of my favorite vids.
Awesomeness 👍👍👍
Glad you like it. Thanks for watching.
Awesome presentation
Hello Look I wanted to ask you something If I make a half-column is fine if I read it with the tape? 😊
Hi! Can you please slightly rephrase your query as I am not 100% sure what you are asking me. Thank you.
Balloon Sage I saw that you made columns with baloons and I saw that you attached the tape to the baloons underneath and from there it started to fit all the Baloons with the tape if I make a half-column like that with the ribbon and off It would be okay
I’m sorry, but I’m very confused by your wuestion. I never use tape on my balloons except one single time on a My Little Pony video several years ago. I am also not sure what you mean by a half-column. If you just meaning half the quads used, that’s definitely a viable option. I tie a ribbon to a weight and then tie the ribbon into the quads through the centers. I hope I have answered your question to some degree.
Nice. Thanks!
Thank you for checking out my video.
How far in a advance can you make them
This is amazing
Thank you so much
Balloon Sage I made the center pieces for my sons birthday for today they look amazing thanks so much for you videos
Wow thank you so much, you are very talented!!
I’m so glad you enjoyed the video!
how tall are these column
Hi there! These columns are about 4.5 feet tall. I recently did a video featuring columns that are twice as tall as these. Check here! ruclips.net/video/NMzv-bxOJhw/видео.html Thank you for watching.
Perfect! Thank you!
So glad you enjoyed the vid!
How tall are the columns?
I believe they are about 4.5 feet tall.
Can i make it one day before the party???
Absolutely! Make it the night before (preferably) and store it overnight with a large hefty bag over the top and one over the bottom. It’s not just the escape of air you need to worry about, it’s more about the luster of the balloons being tarnished when exposed to air for an extended period of time. Put a big bag over top and bottom, having them meet in the middle, and then use the drawstrings to make it as airtight as possible without tying it so tight that the balloons get strained from pressure. If you wake up the next day and one of the balloons has deflated, just inflate another balloon and tie the nozzle directly into the center to replace it. Thanks for your question.
@@BalloonSage oooh now i see it so u pump the balloons then u make it to quads then u put string on it then u put a topper on it i get it
You got it!
what kind of pump are u using is it a 2 way pump or just a 1 way?
Qualatex Hand Held Air Inflator Double Action Balloon Pump