The world of balloon entertainment, by Dale Obrochta
The other day I was scrolling through Facebook, and I came across a blog post. The entertainer asked for advice on how to grow their balloon business when faced with competing companies offering a similar service? A common theme read through most replies is keeping your prices competitive, not giving it away, valuing your work, … Read more
I’m so tired of seeing the three balloon wrap to cover a frame or pole that I had to create a video showing a different option. I know some people who will say, “Dale, the three balloon spiral wrap is easy, quick, and if it breaks, can be fixed instantly.” Well, to that, I say, … Read more
Here’s the problem. You are working with a newbie, and they miscalculated the length of the monofilament line that needs to anchor the balloon arch. Their solution? Tie a knot like tying a balloon. The problem is, monofilament line, AKA fishing line requires special knots. People who like to fish will tell you first hand, … Read more
In 1998, my wedding hall was filled with balloon table toppers, arches, and decorative displays, all floating majestically in the air. That was 1998. Now, in 2013, the price of helium has skyrocketed as producers interrupted distribution of helium production. Horror stories abound of balloon decorators searching five state areas searching for the precious gas … Read more
When it comes to deco twisting, delivery is one part of the job that I do not like. It never fails that when I need to deliver a balloon, it is windy, hot, rainy, snowing, or anything else but 74 degrees with a soft breeze. I may let a balloon sit for hours before delivery, … Read more
Updated 2021 – How To Charge For A Balloon Design as balloon decorations move from inside banquet halls to balloon yard art. I see individuals asking balloon groups, “How to charge for a balloon design?” or “How much do you charge for a centerpiece?” Like most balloon artists, I look at what the market is … Read more
From Simple to Simply Spectacular…be creative! You can stack ’em, overlap ’em,’ or get creative in their placement to make a typical balloon design more enticing and exciting with Betallic’s beautiful latex balloon line… You can use innovative color placement and step up the size and shape of balloons to increase the visual appeal of … Read more
The Internet is a great place to learn different skills, but people often try to learn a skill days before an event. As a professional balloon entertainer, I get numerous emails from desperate parents seeking out how to make Halloween balloon animals or make flowers for the school homecoming. These instructions are not quickly assessable … Read more
There are balloon entertainers and then there are artist who use balloons to create art. Here’s a perfect example of a German Artist how used round balloons as a tool to create art Balloon don’t last forever! Easy cleanup
Disney famous mouse will be taking a financial blow with California Senator Jack Scott Senate Bill SB 1499. Disney, which licenses its famous cartoon characters to manufactures, will be looking for new ways to get its’ famous mouse included in kids-themed Disney birthday parties in California. Senator Scott’s SB 1499 Bill will ban Mickey Mouse … Read more