How do you fill confetti balloons so they look good

Add a pinch of tissue or metallic confetti to the balloon before inflating, then rub the inflated balloon on wool or a dry towel so static holds the pieces to the inside wall. Use 12-inch clear balloons and no more than a teaspoon of confetti per balloon.

Why does confetti clump at the bottom of the balloon?

Moisture and static cause clumping. Dry the funnel and confetti first, add a single teaspoon, and rub the balloon with a dry cloth to spread the pieces across the inside.

Can you put confetti in helium balloons?

Yes, but the extra weight shortens float time. Use air-filled confetti balloons on a wall or table and keep helium for plain balloons that need to rise.

Related questions about balloons

How many balloons do you need for a garland or arch

Plan 10 12 balloons per foot of garland, so an 8 10 ft arch needs about 80 120 balloons . Mix roughly 60% large (11 12 in), 30% medium (5 9 in) and 10% small filler so gaps close without extra volume.

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How do you make a balloon garland that stays up

Build the garland on a balloon strip or a length of fishing line , not on the wall. Inflate to mixed sizes, push the knotted necks through the strip, then hang the strip on damage-free hooks.

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Balloon garland vs balloon arch: which should you build

Choose a garland for walls, dessert tables and photo backdrops, because it is flat-mounted and cheaper. Choose an arch when guests walk through it, such as an entrance or cake table, because it needs a frame and about 20% more balloons.

Read the full answer: Balloon garland vs balloon arch: which should you build

What is in a balloon arch kit, and is it worth buying

A kit usually contains a reusable arch strip, 60 120 balloons in three sizes, glue dots and a hand pump . It is worth buying because the strip and pump are reused and the balloon mix is already proportioned the part most people get wrong when buying loose bags.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you fill confetti balloons so they look good

Add a pinch of tissue or metallic confetti to the balloon before inflating, then rub the inflated balloon on wool or a dry towel so static holds the pieces to the inside wall.

Why does confetti clump at the bottom of the balloon?

Moisture and static cause clumping.

Can you put confetti in helium balloons?

Yes, but the extra weight shortens float time.

How many balloons do you need for a garland or arch

Plan 10 12 balloons per foot of garland, so an 8 10 ft arch needs about 80 120 balloons .

Related party planning topics covered in this guide: balloon arch tutorial, rainbow balloon arch, easter confetti eggs, arch balloon.

Read next: balloons buying guide · balloons category · Shop Balloon Arch Kits · balloon garland · balloon garland vs balloon arch · balloon arch kit.

Written by the Jofete Team — practical party planning ideas, product guides and celebration inspiration from Jofete. Last updated: November 06, 2026.

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