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8. Twist the end of the Curly 260Q with the Bee into the same
Pinch Twists. Use Balloon Bond to position Bee where you
want it.
9. To create the flowers on the #6 Microfoil, see 12-Bubble
Flower Instructions. Once you've created your 12-Bubble
flower, inflate a puff of air into the tip end of a Yellow 26OQ,
then tie it in the center of the flower. Remove the excess.
Repeat to make 7 flowers total.
10. Use Balloon Bond to add the Flowers to the #6.
CREATE AN " H " CONNECTION POINT
1. Remove all air from a 260Q latex balloon so you can work
with a flat connection point.
2. Place the flat 260Q on the Microfoil or Bubble Balloon® with
the center in the position where you need the connection
point to be created.
3. Cut a 1.5 " (4cm) strip of Stretchy Balloon Tape, peel off the
backing paper and stick securely across the flat 260Q,
horizontal to the 260Q.
4. Cut two smaller strips of Stretchy Balloon Tape, peel off the
backing paper and stick over the ends of the first piece of
tape (creating an " H " shape) for extra strength.
5. The flat 260Q can now be used as a connection point in a
variety of designs.
CURLY 260Q
1. Fully inflate the 260Q with air, and let out the air to stretch
the balloon.
2. Wrap the 260Q around a cylindrical object, stretching it a
little as you go and making sure not to wrinkle or twist the
balloon.
3. Air inflate the 260Q while holding it around the cylinder, and
tie. As it inflates, the 260Q will curl around the cylinder.
PINCH TWIST
1. Create a bubble by pinching the balloon and twisting it
several times.
2. Make another twist at the appropriate bubble length, being
sure to twist in the same direction as the first twist.
3. Without releasing the bubble, grasp the bubble with your
thumb and index finger, and pull it up as you push the two
twists together.
4. Twist the pinched bubble at least three times in the same
direction to secure.
HEAT SEAL
1. Test the setting of the Heat Sealer before using it to ensure
it is not set too high or too low. Usually a setting between 3
and 4 is recommended for sealing Microfoils.
2. Use a hand pump to inflate the balloon. Place the balloon
under the bar of the heat sealer, check that there are no
creases in the neck of the balloon, and press down firmly on
the bar for a few seconds before releasing.
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12-BUBBLE FLOWER INSTRUCTIONS
1. Inflate a 260Q, leaving 3 " uninflated, and tie. Make a series
of 12 bubbles all the same size, then tie the first bubble to
the last bubble. Deflate the remaining balloon, but do not
remove it.
2. Group the 12 bubbles into three sets of four, then twist the
sets together as shown, leaving the knot and un-inflated tail
at the top of the grouping.
3. Fold the two end sections of four bubble over the center set
(one on top and one on bottom). Twist all sections around the
knot to make a flower as shown.
*Visit this link to find more helpful hints and instructions
on this recipe: https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/
balloon-decor/529422c8-de88-478c-bb20-7f20fcd27703/
Balloon recipe created by Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer®
Balloon, Wichita, Kansas. For more information, visit
qualatex.com or call 800-803-3315.
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