From: LPBuyer@aol.com
Date: Fri, 15 Sep 2000 09:00:15 EDT
Subject: Black Cat arch
To: balloondeco@balloonhq.com

Hi,
My name is Lorrie,  I have been in business for 1 year now and been doing 
balloon decorating at a minimum since January.  I just had a store request 
that I do a black cat arch.  I saw a pic of one in the Balloons & Parties 
magazine lastest issue but was wondering if anyone out there could give me 
instructions of how to build that?  I would need to go buy the materials this 
weekend if possible so they can have their store display completed by next 
week.

I have an idea of how to do it, but I'm not sure.  I have done pearl arches 
before and I have done spiral columns and full sized sculptures using the 
spiral column method, but I have never done a spiral arch before.  I would 
assume this cat can be air blown onto pvc piping so it will be long lasting.  
but I'm not sure how to attach the tail and the 3' head.  

Can anyone out there help me on this one? And how do I anchor this?  Will it 
stand alone or will it have to be strung to the ceiling to insure it does not 
topple over.  They want to place this cat arch for customers to walk thru so 
insurance and safety matters to consider here.  This will be my first job for 
this drug store.  If this goes well, I may get more jobs from him, as he 
LOVES  balloons!!!

Thanks for the help.
Lorrie Perry
Up Up & Away
(Balloons & Gift Baskets in R.I.)
LPBuyer@aol.com
" Buy a Balloon...... Save a Tree"