Date: Fri, 14 Sep 2001 22:15:14 -0400
To: balloon@balloonhq.com, balloondeco@balloonhq.com
Subject: U.S. Flag
From: Patrick D Brown <noodlesandgiggles@msn.com>

Hello everyone,
I know there have been several requests for a twisted American Flag 
recently. I would like to suggest a different approach. It is simple to 
create and looks marvelous. The solution I came up with (I don't know if 
I was the first) is glue dots. Yes these incredible little dots enable 
you to create an American flag that looks great. I used fully inflated 
Red and white 350qs for the bottom stripes and Blue 350Qs inflated about 
1/2 full with a double pinch twist to connect them to the red or white 
350Qs for the upper stripes. Then I use the balloon glue dots to connect 
the balloons together. I used about 8 dots on each side of the stripes to 
hold them firmly together. This creates a flag about 3 x 5 ft. You could 
use 260Qs to make a smaller version. The stars can be made from 160Qs or 
white stick on stars (availble at local craft shop) work well too! It's 
not the technique but the final result that we are looking for! Make one 
for your window at work or a wall decoration. God bless America and all 
our balloon friends.

Best of luck,
Patrick Brown
Dale City, Va