Character Foil Balloons - Balloony Manifestations

Balloons are very popular at parties and happy events. They perk guests up even more and add to the overall celebration mood. On top of that, multi-colored balloons beautify the party venue by adding color and when strung creatively, will be works of art by themselves.

Air, Helium gas or plain or colored water can be used to fill party balloons. While pumping in air is easy - one uses a foot pump or electrically operated pump or simply blows in the air manually - the inflation of balloons with helium requires a due license from concerned governments in several countries. Air-filled balloons, if sealed tightly, can stay afloat for as much as 36 hours only. Helium being a light gas, diffuses out of the balloon fast and these balloons can stay inflated for up to 24 hours. Helium-filled balloons, however, have an added advantage that they stay erect on strings and look attractive and may also float upward.

Water balloons burst when they hit a target - human or otherwise. They, therefore, come with the inevitable untidiness of getting soaked wet. These are more of fun and game items instead of decoration - at least if the host is not intending to play the prank of the year on his guests!

Party balloon weights can serve the dual purpose of the stylized party accessory and the decor necessity. If you don't want your balloons, especially the helium ones to do an absconding act on you by floating away, you had better hold them back with the balloon weights. Also, the character foil balloons, that are the walking or standing balloons, need balloon weights to be able to emulate the life-like stature or pace. These weights may also find use in balloon bouquets.

Depending on the theme of the party, there are different types of weights to choose from:

- The popular option is that of tassel weights. These are simple bag weights wrapped with cheerfully hued paper at home or obtained otherwise. It can also use return gifts for the guests as the weight - once the party is over, balloon and weight may together given over to the guests as keepsakes. One's creativity may be utilized to customize the tassel weights.

- Star shaped paper weights are also a big hit, fit as they do all occasions including birthdays, anniversaries, office celebrations and even Christmas. The stars can be made more attractive by usage of bright papers, designs and shiny sprinklers. They may be made of plastic, wood, aluminum or steel.

- Heart shapes are another common sight as weights as they are also suitable for practically any occasion.

- Specific themes can also be brought about by the use of themed balloon weights. Sport lovers may have football, soccer or Olympic ring styled balloon weights. There can also be character balloon weights - child heroes like Superman, Batman or beloved cartoons like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck may serve as children party accessories. Adult parties may utilize icon-figurines as weights -Britney Spears, Paris Hilton and Miley Cyrus may be used as such.

- Religious themed balloon weights are also available. These come in shapes of religious symbols like the holy cross, Jacob's star and the goddess Kuan Yin and used in religious gatherings like Bar Mitzvahs and Baptism.

These party balloons weights can be used externally or internally - as may be the case of giant character foil balloons. These are metallic life-sized balloons made of shiny foil material that carry true to life replicas of people, animals or objects. Adult parties, for instance, may call for a foil balloon in the shape of their icons or heroes while children will find great delight in a life-sized Barney or pet.

Balloons hold true to one maxim - good things come in small packages! Yes, the large-sized balloon may be good as a decoration gimmick, but real fun comes from the small ones tied with strings or stuck on plastic holders. Foil balloons can come here as smaller avatars. Delightfully colored, shaped in accordance with animal or cartoon characters they are weighed down slightly so that toddlers may hold on to them.

Character foil balloons are a great way to extend enjoyment in children parties. They do not burst easily and take a longer time to deflate than latex balloons. Children adore them!