Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 07:32:19 -0700 (PDT)
From: Patty Sorell <balloondesignswithatwist@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: Balloon Columns
To: CR8TIVE41@aol.com, balloondeco@fooledya.com

 if 
> I have to use helium instead of the poles and plates
> what is the best way to 
> configure.  What type of weight should I use to hold
> the column down?    


I love to do columns with helium instead of poles &
plates, you don't have to go back for anything!

Air Fill the column as usual (can be done ahead of
time) then tie a large wrapped sand weight or brick to
one end.  Then helium fill a 3' balloon and tie that
snugly into the to of the column.  The lift from the
3' will hold the entire column straight and the weight
will hold it all down

Patty Sorell CBA
Balloon Designs with a Twist
Peabody, MA USA

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Patty Sorell CBA
Balloon Designs with a Twist!  www.balloondesigns.com
Twist & Shout 2002    www.twistandshout2002.com
Peabody, MA, USA