Product Information

Latex Balloon Printing

To print on to latex balloons we use a screen printing method.  Each balloon is approximately 3/4 inflated, then depressed to flatten the balloon as much as possible before commencing printing, this also aids reduction of movement.

On each balloon we position the screens, then pass through some balloons whilst setting the artwork up.  We use the balloons to show where the movement is and then we reposition the screens accordingly.  Once we have the artwork printing as close as possible to the artwork approval we commence printing the customers order.

As balloons are 3 dimensional it is impossible for movement not to happen during printing.  Depending on the artwork, depends whether the movement is visible and how much the artwork moves.  Any artwork where different colours meet will incur more movement, which will be visible.  This generally, will also result in discolouration as the inks will overprint.

On receiving an order and artwork from our customer, we, if a multi-coloured print, separate the artwork into the different colours to create the different screens.  Depending on the artwork supplied determines how we do this, and also determines whether we can help to reduce problematic issues when printing.

The best type of files for artwork are ai, eps or corel draw.  We can use jpeg and tiff files, however we are unable to manipulate these files and therefore the artwork is at it is and we cannot help any areas when printing.

When we send our artwork approvals off we word any causions, worries etc based on the artwork sent through.  On signing off the artwork approval our customer is agreeing to this approval and all it's content.

A print produced on to a balloon cannot be compared in either colours or registration to the same print on to other medium, e.g. banners, mugs, flyers etc.  As each of our balloons gets filled with air in order to print the artwork, they become flexible and are therefore inconsistent unlike flat materials.  Although we try and maintain the prints, we cannot guarantee the movement will always be the same and therefore the artwork for each balloon.   

Latex Balloons

Suitable for both helium and air inflation. Latex balloons should be fully inflated to achieve their true colour.

Latex balloons should be stored between 15° - 30°C at all times. They should be kept out of direct sunlight and high humidity conditions.

Latex balloons should not be released in to the environment with any form of plastic or ribbon attached, including helium valves. Only biodegradable products should be used for outdoor events.

Can be used with helium valves, cups & sticks, ribbon, pre-coiled ribbon, hand pumps & inflators, balloon weights, led lights, safe tite discs, balloon seals and much much more . . . . . .

Puffin Balloons

Benefits & features:

• standard & metallic ranges
• 10" & 12" standard
• 5" & 12" metallic
• sturdy shape
• suitable for helium & air inflation
• excellent helium retention (up to 70% longer floatation)
• up to 25% thicker latex
• dense colour pigmentation
• longer necks
• great for balloon decorations
• 100% natural latex
• 100% biodegradable

5" metallic balloons are not suitable for helium inflation - they do not hold enough helium to allow the balloon to float (hi-float can create some floatation time, e.g. 1hr +)

Metallic hearts are not suitable for use with helium valves - the combination of the balloon weight and the valve is too heavy to allow the balloon to float

Up to 8 hours floatation time on Puffin Printing Balloons

Up to 6 hours floatation time on Puffin Decor Balloons - including hearts

Giant Balloons

Recommend not to release outdoors

3ft Balloons

Benefits & features:

• standard, metallic & crystal ranges
• extra thick, high quality
• suitable for both helium & air inflation
• excellent helium retention & dense colour pigmentation
• recommend a giant 'Freezer' clip to seal
• great for balloon decorations
• suitable for indoor & outdoor use
• 100% natural latex
• 100% biodegradable
• printable - 1 colour up to 4 sides

4ft Balloons

• standard range
• sturdy shape
• suitable for helium & air inflation
• excellent helium retention
• dense colour pigmentation
• great for balloon decorations
• made from chlorophrene & latex
• suitable for indoor or outdoor use
• printable - 1 colour up to 2 sides

5.5ft Balloons

• standard range
• sturdy shape
• suitable for helium & air inflation
• excellent helium retention
• dense colour pigmentation
• great for balloon decorations
• made from chlorophrene & latex
• suitable for indoor or outdoor use
• printable depending on artwork

8ft Balloons

• standard range
• sturdy shape
• suitable for helium & air inflation
• excellent helium retention
• dense colour pigmentation
• great for balloon decorations
• made from chlorophrene & latex
• suitable for ourdoor use

Modelling Balloons

Suitable for air inflation

Assorted colours, 100 pcs per bag

Available in 3 sizes:

• 1.5" x 20" code 125
• 2.5" x 35" code 250
• 1.5" x 42" code 270

Ideas of creations:

• hats
• bikes
• sword
• flowers
• characters
• cars

Benefits & features:

• assorted colours
• great for decorations
• perfect for children's parties
• great for give-aways
• a variety of sizes available
• suitable for air fill
• hand pumps can be used to inflate these balloons

Marble Balloons

suitable for both helium & air inflation

Benefits & features:

• a multi-coloured swirl design
• sturdy shape
• double dipped latex
• great for give-aways
• 12" size
• super for helium retention

Punchballs

Assorted colours with elastic attachment

Benefits & features:

• fun product
• easy to use
• children friendly
• promotional item
• quality product

Heli Valve II  

For use with helium filled latex balloons

A fast an easy method of sealing and attaching ribbon to a helium filled balloon

Valves are not recommended with disposable helium cylinders

Benefits & features:

• 'One-Way Valve', makes it easier to fill with helium and display all types of latex balloons
• lighter (approximately 1.45g each) and stronger Heli Valve II; no more sore fingers to assemble and seal balloons
• quick and easy to use to seal and display balloons
• IMPROVED connection of pre-attached coil of white ribbon, minimises unspooling
• IMPROVED 'angled-rim' provides a very secure fit to ensure that the helium does not leak out of the balloon neck
• one of the lightest valves available, to provide a longer floating time of the balloon after inflation
• for use with latex balloons from 9" to 12" in diameter
• eliminates the need to knot the balloon or tie on ribbon
• no experience necessary
• larger inflation stem makes it easy to inflate with helium
• can be re-inflated and re-used
• clear colour will not detract from the balloon and promotional message
• pull ribbon OUT then down to release from the clip, this clip is designed to stop ribbon unravelling while being fitted or transported

Two Piece Cup & Stick

Suitable for use with air filled latex balloons

Supplied sticks in a bundle, cups in a bag

Available in white, red, blue, green & yellow

Benefits & features: 

• quality product
• twist, push & lock characteristics
• simple to use
• re-useable
• a cheaper alternative to helium
• 38cm long
• no need to knot the balloon

One Piece Balloon Stick

For use with air filled latex balloons

The balloons saddle is suitable for use with 5" to 12" latex balloons

Benefits & features:

• good upright support
• no need to knot the balloon
• child-safe
• quick & simple to use
• 12" long
• white in colour
• a cheaper alternative to helium
• re-useable
• quality product

Curling Ribbon

For use with either latex or foil balloons, air or helium inflation

Benefits & features:

• variety of colours
• high quality
• satin or metallic finishes
• 5mm wide
• 500m long
• attach to balloon weights
• excess ribbon can be used to wrap and decorate presents

Pre-coiled Ribbon

Suitable for use with either foil or latex balloons, air or helium inflation

1.8m (6ft) lengths of pearl white satin ribbon

Benefits & features:

• high quality
• approx. 5mm width
• securely rolled and fastened with a paper band for easy release of the ribbon
• both ends of the ribbon are exposed for quick and easy attachment to the balloon and the weight
• easy to use

Balloon Seal

Suitable for use with helium filled 9" to 16" latex balloons

Benefits & features:

• balloon holder and sealer solution
• no need to knot the balloon
• pearl white curling ribbon pre-attached
• easy to use
• clear cup

Safe Tite Discs

'one size fits all' disc for sealing latex balloons (recommended up to 20" balloon)

This larger molded disc is child-safe and passes the 'safety choke test'

Benefits & features:

• child-safe
• strong & resistant
• clear material
• clean, simple design
• supplied with pre-printed instruction bags
• suitable for use with either helium or air inflated latex balloons
• easy to use
• no need to knot the balloon
• re-useable

Balloon Stem

A 'mini cup & stick' which secures a small balloon

'child safe' - collar lock prevents removal of collar from stem

Inflate the balloon with air and attach to stem, then slide the collar up and lock in to hide the neck of the balloon.  Widely used, creatively, especially in floral arrangements.

Benefits & features:

• colour - green
• mini cup & stick
• child safe
• bendable, moldable, flexible
• can be curved & shaped
• great in floral arrangements
• sliding collar
• suitable for use with small latex and foil balloons
• easy to use
• re-useable

Balloon Stik-Ems

1000 per roll

Balloon stik-ems are designed for permanent or removeable adhesion

This is a double side sticky tab approx. 25mm x 12mm

Benefits & features: 

• attach balloons to each other
• eays release double sided release paper
• small rectangular shape
• discreet attachment
• glue like bond
• 1000 pieces per roll
• white in colour

8g Standard Weights

Four designs - teddies, smilies, hearts & stars

Available in primary, pastel & neon ranges

Suitable for use with helium filled balloons:

9" to 12" latex balloons (holds 1 balloon)

18" foil balloons (holds 1 balloon) 

Benefits & features:

• a large loop for attaching ribbon through
• 3-d raised effct
• 4 designs within the pack
• great for hanging displays

8g Heart Weights

Red & pink mix

Suitable for use with helium filled balloons:

9" to 12" latex balloons (holds 1 balloon)

18" foil balloons (holds 1 balloon)

Benefits & features:

• loop for attaching ribbon through
• 3-dimensional
• compliments heart shaped balloons
• great for valentine's day or romantic occasions
• re-usable

8g Clip-N-Weights

Plastic clip-n-weights suitable for use with helium filled 18" foil balloons

One clip holds one balloon (generally)

Primary and pastel ranges

Tie ribbon either, through the metal loop or hole in lever grip to secure (also nip in between peg if required).  Alternatively attach a message card between the peg.

Benefits & features:

• child-safe
• simple to use
• anchors 18" helium filled foil balloons down just about anywhere
• great for marketing
• prefect grip to be firm but will not damage clothes or other items attached to if used correctly
• re-useable

16g Clip-N-Weights

Plastic weights suitable for use with helium filled balloons.

9" to 12" latex balloons (holds approx. 2 down)

18" foil balloons (holds 1 balloon)

34" number or letter foil balloons (supershape) (holds 1 balloon)

Also holds:

18" latex balloons (holds 1 balloon)

24" to 26" foil balloons (holds 1 balloon)

Primary and pastel ranges

Tie ribbon either, through the metal loop or hole in lever grip to secure (also nip in between peg if required).  Alternatively attach a message card between the peg.

Benefits & features:

• child-safe
• simple to use
• anchors 9" to 18" helium filled latex or 18" to 34"  helium filled foil balloons
• great for marketing
• perfect grip to be firm but will not damage clothes or other items attached to if used correctly
• re-useable 

Star Weights

170g weight, suitable for helium filled balloons

9" to 12" latex holds up to 20 balloons (we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

18" foil balloons holds up to 20 balloons (we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

Benefits & features:

• available in a variety of colours
• 5 pointed star design
• loop to attach ribbon through
• re-useable
• shiny mirror appearance
• quality product

Double Heart Weights 

180g weight suitable for use with helium filled balloon

9" to 12" latex balloons holds up to 22 balloons (we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

18" foil balloons holds up to 22 balloons (we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

Benefits & features:

• available in a variety of colours
• two adjoining hearts
• loop between hearts to attach ribbon through
• re-useable
• shiny mirror appearance
• quality product

Frilly Foil Weights

Also known as 'bomb', 'tassle' and 'fountain' weights

170g weight suitable for use with helium filled balloons

9" to 12" latex balloons holds up to 20 balloons (we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

18" foil balloons holds up to 20 balloons ( we would recommend 5 balloons max. for good appearance)

Benefits & features:

• available in a variety of colour
• a bomb design with a frilly top
• loop in the middle of the frills to attach ribbon to
• re-useable
• quality product

Champagne Bottle Weights 

35g weight suitable for use with helium filled balloons

9" to 12" latex balloons holds up to 4 balloons (we would recommend 2 balloons max. for good appearance)

18" foil balloons holds up to 4 balloons (we would recommend 2 balloons max. for good appearance)

Benefits & features:

• loop at the top to attach ribbon to
• re-useable
• quality product
• replica of champagne bottle
• suitable for celebrations e.g. weddings etc 

Box

Supplied flat packed - 60H x 65L x 65W

Suitable for use with helium filled balloons

Ideas to fill weight:

• sweets
• chocolates
• flour
• salt
• marbles
• stones
• pebbles
• sand

How many balloons the box holds down will depend on the contents used

For a rough idea we would suggest between 3 & 5 balloons for appearance (latex or foil balloons)

Benefits & features:

• loop at the top to attach ribbon to
• simple to put together
• re-useable
• quality product
• dependent on the content, a polybag may be required
• suitable for all occasions
• shiny finish

Bangle Weights

20g plastic weights suitable for use with helium filled balloons

9" to 12" latex balloons (holds 1 balloon)

18" foil balloons (holds 1 balloon)

Benefits & features:

• white or multi-coloured
• simple design
• re-useable

Bouquet Weights

36g weight suitable for use with helium filled balloons

Holds down multiple foil and latex balloons for party centrepieces

Ideas to fill weight:

• sweets
• chocolates
• marbles
• coloured water
• flowers
• sand
• un-inflated balloons

Benefits & features:

• reduces carriage costs, the bouquet weight is very light when empty
• personalise your event by adding chosen contents
• each weight comes with the unique 'secure loop' ribbon-tie for holding the balloon to the weight.  This allows access to the inside goodies without the risk of the balloons becoming detached when the container is open.
• clear, unbreakable plastic whihc is 'child-safe' with no rough edges
• re-useable
• use as a storage container after balloons are finished

2-way Hand Pump

Benefits & features:

• 2-way inflation
• easy to use
• reducer tip to inflate smaller balloons
• suitable for modelling balloons and latex balloons

Faster Blaster Hand Pump

Benefits & features:

• 2-way inflation
• easy to use
• quality product
• suitable for modelling balloons and latex balloons
• re-useable sturdy design
• heavy duty, easy action
• compact product

Mini Cool Aire Inflator

The mini cool aire is designed to be a powerful, compact, full-featured air inflator for blowing up all types and sizes of balloons

3 nozzles for inflation of different sized balloons

• small diameter, angled reducer - use with 9" or smaller foil balloons
• large diameter, angled reducer - use with 18" or larger foil balloons
• medium diameter, short reducer - use with latex modelling balloons

Benefits & features:

• small & compact
• powerful & quiet
• 'on/off/momentary' rocker switch
• built-in nozzle adapter holders
• long cord with build-in cord wrap
• built-in handle for easy transport of unit

Mini Cool Aire Inflator PRO 

A powerful product with added features for the heavy-duty usage of professionals

• small diameter, angled reducer - use with 9" or smaller foil balloons
• large diameter, angled reducer - use with 18" or larger foil balloons
• medium diameter, short reducer - use with latex modelling balloons

Benefits & features:

• Small, compact, user-friendly sized unit
• 'nozzle-activated' switch for momentary use
• 'on/off' rocker switch for continuous use
• runs about 30% cooler than the Mini Cool Aire Inflator
• built-in nozzle adapter holders
• 7-foot cord with built-in cord wrap for convenient storage
• built-in handle for easy transport of unit

Mini Cool Aire Inflator with Foot Pedal

The mini cool aire is designed to be a powerful, compact, full-featured air inflator for blowing up all types and sizes of balloons

• small diameter, angled reducer - use with 9" or smaller foil balloons
• large diameter, angled reducer - use with 18" or larger foil balloons
• medium diameter, short reducer - use with latex modelling balloons

Benefits & features:

• 'foot pedal control'
• small & compact
• powerful & quiet
• 'on/off/momentary' rocker switch
• built-in nozzle adapter holders
• long cord with built-in cord wrap
• built-in handle for easy tranport of unit

8" Heat Sealer

MS - 8" Maxi Sealer

A quality desigend product for sealing 'myler balloons' and polybags

Benefits & features:

• variable heat setting for different thicknesses
• 330 watt maximum haet rating
• compact
• quality design
• construction for long lasting use
• complete with operating instructions
• repair kit for heating element included
• spare heat seal repair kits available

Helium

Available in:

• L size (rental only) 76.5kg weight
• T size (rental only) 29.5kg weight
• V size (rental only) 16kg weight
• Disposable (purchase only) 6kg weight

Suitable for use with either latex or foil balloons

Benefits & features:

• enables balloons to float
• easy to use cylinders
• great for exhibitions & shows to inflate give-away balloons
• suitable for professionals and first time users
• suitable for use with many accessories, inc. ribbon, valves and weights

Disposable Cylinders:

• NOT to use with helium valves
• boxed, includes rubber tilt inflator valve

Rental Cylinders:

• rented with an inflator
• screw fit

Helium Inflators

Universal Push Valve Inflator

BOC - screw fit

Air Products - push fit

For hire from Talking Balloons:

• BOC cylinders for rental only (screw fit)
• BOC universal push valve inflator with our cylinders

For sale from Talking Balloons:

• BOC universal push valve inflator
• Air Products universal push valve inflator

Benefits & features of the Universal Inflator:

• can be used with or without helium valves
• easy to use
• simple to connect to the helium cylinder
• can be used with either latex or foil balloons
• reducer tip for smaller use
• quality product
• reasonable price

Helium Cylinder Details

Recommended inflators - for rental cylinders

When using:

• latex balloons with helium valves = universal push valve inflator or foil filling kit (with foil tip)
• latex balloons with NO helium valves = universal push valve inflator or latex filling kit
• foil balloons = universal push valve inflator or foil filling kit

Additional Cylinder Information 

Biodegradability

Biodegradability & the environment

Latex balloons used in mass releases are produced from the sap of the rubber tree.  It's collected without harming the tree by using an environmentally safe, age-old process similar to that used for collecting the sap from maple trees for making syrup.

Because of rubber's versatility and high demand, these tropical rain forest trees are very valuable and highly coveted.  Equally important, these precious trees play a key role in the earth's fragile ecological balance by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, which helps prevent global warming.  As a result, the world's rubber trees are well-protected natural resources.

Consequently, a latex balloon - the only type used in mass releases - is made from 100% organic material and 100% biodegradable.  Stress caused by inflation starts the decomposition cycle.  Exposure to sunlight accelerates the process - oxygen and ozone continue the molecular attack even in the dark.  Deterioration is clearly evident within a few hours - it begins to oxidize or 'frost' - and soon the balloon will break apart in to small pieces. 

Research has shown that under the same conditions latex decomposes as quickly as an oak leaf.

Important facts:

• decomposes at the rate of an oak leaf
• explodes at several thousand feet in to tiny pieces
• produced from the sap of a rubber tree
• 100% organic material
• 100% biodegradable
• sunlight speeds the process of decomposition