Mayflower Balloon Basics Quad and Loop Collar Upgrade

1. Helium inflate a balloon of your choice, tie to a ribbon, and attach to a balloon weight. Note: We recommend using one of Anagram’s Orbz, Jumbos, or a large shape for balloon upgrade designs.
2. Create two 3-inch and one five-inch quad collar by following the steps below:
A. Air inflate two 5-inch latex balloons to 3-inches (three pumps) and tie the necks together to make a duplet. Make a second duplet, then twist the two duplets together to make a 4-balloon cluster, or quad.
B. Repeat the above step again to create a second 3-inch quad collar. Repeat these steps again, inflating to 5-inches (five pumps), to create a third 5-inch quad collar.
3. Create a large four-loop collar by following the steps below:
A. Fully air inflate two 160Q’s, release enough air that you have a half-inch bit of uninflated latex at the end of your balloons to use as a tie-off point. Tie both 160Q’s end to end to make two circles.
B. Stack the two circles on top of each other, being sure to line up the knotted ends. Push the knotted ends of the two balloons to the center of the circle, pinch, and twist together.
4. Attach the four balloon collars to your design, one at a time following the steps below, and being sure you attach one 3-inch quad collar first, then the four-loop collar, next add another 3-inch quad collar, and lastly adding in the 5-inch quad collar.
A. Turn your helium balloon upside down and hold it in this position by placing the balloon between your workstation and your body.
B. Press the balloon collar firmly against the base of your helium balloon and bring the helium balloon valve into the center of your collar.
• When attaching a second or third collar into your design, press the balloon collar firmly against the collar above it before securing it in place.
5. Use the ribbon that is attached to your helium balloon to secure your balloon collars in place by wrap it around the collar in a figure eight.
Want a higher retail for your design? Create a matching base to tie your upgraded balloon into and double your upgrade retail! Simply follow the same steps above at the weighted end of your balloon to create a base that matches your balloon.