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Balloon Decorating

Balloon decorating can be done with regular screen printing methods on latex balloons. Since latex balloons stretch so much screen printing is preferred over other printing methods. The paint that is applied is just as flexible as the balloons, and the design will stretch as the balloon is filled with gas. Screen printing requires specialized screens that have a specific design burned onto them, one for every color that design requires but often limited to four because of the time it takes to screen print, and the cost of the screens.

Balloon decorating is popular on Mylar balloons as well as latex ones. Mylar balloons do not stretch like latex balloons. Because they don’t stretch, it makes them harder to fill without bursting them, but they stay inflated longer. If filled with helium they will float for a few weeks instead of a day or two for latex balloons. They can be printed with much more intricate designs because of this characteristic. Full color, and even photographic quality prints can be printed on these types of balloons, which as silvery in appearance.

Another type of balloon decorating is done by special balloon artists with very long and thin balloons. Once they are filled up, they can be twisted into many different shapes and connected with other balloons to make very interesting objects, hats, animals and almost anything that can be imagined. These artists are often found at fairs and amusement parks. Their creations are very affordable, unique and fun to play with. It is also very interesting to watch them create objects out of balloons.

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