From: CBALaFler@aol.com
Date: Thu, 19 Oct 2000 16:23:59 EDT
Subject: Re: balloondeco-d Digest V00 #291
To: balloondeco@balloonhq.com

In a message dated 10/18/00 5:05:51 PM Central Daylight Time, 
balloondeco-d-request@balloonhq.com writes:

<< I have a question regarding both the extended neck approach and the paper 
 clip method. It doesn't matter which style I use because I still get a 
really 
 "frumpy" look to my work when I do six clusters. Basically, the piece looks 
 lop-sided. From what I've heard, it's fairly common with the larger 
clusters. 
 Am I missing an easy trick, or is it just a headache associated with the 
look?
 
 Steve Jones
 Aeration Decorations 
 Cincinnati, Ohio >>

Steve,

I might suggest that you try packing the 6-packs as tightly as possible. The 
first three sets are a pain to get going, but I've found the third on will 
lock the first two in place. Once locked, push to tighten. For all the 
sequntial clusters, give another extra little push.

Also be absolutely certain all balloons are sized the same. This is 
imperative for precise results.

One other thing. It helps if your starting point is flat.

Hope that helps.

Kevin LaCount
Simply The Best...Balloons