How to Make a Balloon Flower

Balloon Preparation00:00:09

To make a balloon flower, you'll need two 260Q balloons: one for the petals (pink) and one for the stem (green). Inflate the petal balloon almost completely, leaving a small tail. For the stem balloon, leave about six finger-lengths uninflated.

Creating the Petals00:00:30

Tie the ends of the inflated pink balloon together to form a large loop, twisting it twice to lock it. Twist the loop in the middle to create two symmetrical bubbles. Squeeze both bubbles to make them pliable. Then, twist these two bubbles into three equal parts by folding them into a Z-formation and twisting all three sections together at one end to form six petals.

Assembling the Stem and Leaves00:02:04

Take the green balloon for the stem and create a 1-inch bubble. Insert this bubble into the center of the petals, between any two petals. Go down the stem about four finger-lengths and make two loop twists, each about four to five finger-lengths, to create the leaves. Ensure both loops are roughly the same size.

Finishing Touches00:02:52

Tie off and remove the excess green balloon from the end of the stem. For a tidier look, take the small nub at the top of the stem balloon and thread it down through the petals, wrapping it around a few times to smooth out the top of the flower. This completes your six-petal balloon flower.