3 Beautiful Projects You Can Make Using Balloons
Step 1: Blow up a balloon
Blow up a medium sized balloon Get tutorial here
Step 2: Stabilize the balloon with tape roll
Place the ballon into a painter's tape roll to keep it steady Get tutorial here
Step 3: Apply a layer of Elmer's Glue
Add an even amount of glue to the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 4: Spread the glue with a paintbrush
Let it sit for about two hours to dry fully Get tutorial here
Step 5: Apply Mod Podge and add buttons
You can choose larger buttons to use in the middle, which will be the bottom of your dish Get tutorial here
Step 6: Apply 2 more coats of Mod Podge
Make sure you cover all buttons with two layers of mod podge Get tutorial here
Step 7: Pop the balloon when dry
Flip over the balloon and then use a straight pin to pop it Get tutorial here
Step 8: Place dish where everyone can see it
Make sure to pull the balloon out carefully, and display your beautiful dish! Get tutorial here
Next: Create Stunning Floral Ice Balls
Make these perfect floral ice balls to keep your drinks cool at your next party! Get tutorial here
Step 1: Cut off the buds of colorful flowers
Choose any flowers you like, different colors and sizes Get tutorial here
Step 2: Place bottom of flower inside balloon
It's better if the bottom of the bud goes first into the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 3: Use a skewer to push flower inside
Make sure if the flower is completely pushed into the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 4: Wiggle the balloon around a few times
Get the flower settled inside and not stuck in the neck of the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 5: Fill up the balloon with water
This is where you can determine the size of your ice balls Get tutorial here
Step 6: Tie the balloon & jiggle it around
Make sure the flower doesn't get stuck in the tie Get tutorial here
Step 7: Place the balloons inside freezer
Turn the balloons every few hours so they wouldn't develop flat spots Get tutorial here
Step 8: Once frozen, cut off balloon ties
Remove them from the freezer and cut the tie off the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 9: Peel the balloon off the ice
If it's not fully frozen, place the ice in a bowl and put it back in the freezer Get tutorial here
Step 10: Place in bucket to cool drinks!
Place the ice ball facing the side with the flower Get tutorial here
Next: Balloon-Wrapped Citronella Candles
Create decorated citronella candles to keep the pests away, while looking pretty too! Get tutorial here
Step 1: Apply hot glue to base of the candle
Apply the hot glue directly to the base of your candle wick. Get tutorial here
Step 2: Insert the candle wick into center
Adhere the hot glue to the base Get tutorial here
Step 3: Wrap wick around a pencil
Rest the pencil along the edge of the glass Get tutorial here
Step 4: Melt some soy wax in a large pot
Be sure to use a pot that is solely for candle-making, stir as it melts Get tutorial here
Step 5: Add drops of citronella essential oil
Once the wax has melted completely, allow it to cool slightly and add drops of essential oil Get tutorial here
Step 6: Pour your candle wax into the glass
Fill glass votive 1/4 - 1/2 full Get tutorial here
Step 7: Let the wax cool and harden
Wait for approximately 2 hours, allowing the wax to fully harden Get tutorial here
Step 8: Cut the top of a balloon
You can trim the wick to 1/4" long with scissors Get tutorial here
Step 9: Cut off the tip of the other end
Make sure you to off a small amount of the balloon Get tutorial here
Step 10: Stretch balloon on bottom of glass
Slide the balloon onto the glass so it's covering the bottom half Get tutorial here
Step 11: Light the candles
Remember, it's not meant to be perfectly straight Get tutorial here
