How to Make a Balloon Garland (Step-by-Step)

Balloon garlands look expensive but are easy to DIY — and no helium needed. Here's how.

What you need

• 5" and 11" latex balloons in 3–4 colours + a metallic
• Balloon decorating strip, glue dots and a hand pump (accessories)
• Optional focal point: a foil number or letter

(Not sure how many balloons? See our balloon quantity guide.)

Step by step

1. Air-fill balloons in a mix of sizes (a hand pump is your friend).
2. Tie balloons into clusters of 4 ("quads").
3. Thread each quad's necks through a hole in the decorating strip.
4. Push clusters close together, alternating colours, for a full look.
5. Fill gaps with 5" balloons on glue dots.
6. Add your focal foil balloons, then hang using the strip's holes.

Pro tips

• Mix matte + metallic for depth.
• Air-filled garlands last days to weeks — build the day before, no problem.
• Odd numbers of colours look more organic than even.

FAQ

Do balloon garlands need helium? No — air-filled balloons on a decorating strip last much longer and hold shape. How far ahead can I make one? A day or two ahead is fine for air-filled garlands. How many balloons do I need? Roughly 55–70 per 2m — see our quantity guide.

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