Balloon science 101

Balloon science 101 Balloons are biodegradeable. The stress that occurs to the balloon when it’s inflated speeds this process, which begins almost immediately. Exposure to sunlight quickens the process, but a combination of oxygen and ozone will attack natural...

How Do Balloons Pop?

How Do Balloons Pop? When you stretch an uninflated 260 like a rubber band, you straighten out and line up the molecules in the direction that you are pulling. When you inflate a round balloon, the molecules are stretched equally in all directions tangential to the...

Why do helium-filled balloons float?

Why do helium-filled balloons float? Our family does balloon launches on the 4th of July afternoon, instead of fireworks. – Unknown Why do helium-filled balloons float? What sculptures can I make that will float? What can I do with floating sculptures? Why do...

How Balloons Are Made

How Balloons are Made Oh, how I love the smell of latex in the morning! – Sean O’Kelly How Latex Balloons Are Made: General Overview How Latex Balloons Are Made: 260 balloons Balloon Forms and Molds How the Rolled Lip on Balloons is Formed Color Issues and...

Becoming A Balloon HQ Volunteer

Becoming A Balloon HQ Volunteer Frequently Asked Questions Working on the Guide to Balloons and Ballooning is an excellent way to learn more about all aspects of ballooning. – BHQ Administrators What skills and resources does a Balloon HQ volunteer need? What...