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Use either 2 lengths of aluminium rod or 2 hardware arch kits, making sure that they are long enough to create the height that you require for your arbour, please ensure that you leave approx 18”- 24” without balloons on at each end to slot into the top of each column/ conduit.
Start each end of the arch with the same balloon sizing as clusters 3, 4 and 5 (these will fit on to clusters 13 & 14 when slotted into position.)
Now use the spiral techniques as cluster 6 using only 2 x 160Q white and 2 x 160Q Silver, you should only require one set of these at each end, but try and use as much of the inflated balloon as possible. Finish each of the spiral lengths with a cluster of 3 x 4” double stuffed Magenta. You will have a gap in the centre.
Create a double bubble topiary ball using 12 x 11” Diamond Clear with 12 x 11” Pearl White.
To create a topiary ball create 6 duplets with the double bubble balloons and twist them all together to create a ball..
Take the 2 aches and cross them over at the centre, now push the topiary ball onto the centre point, this will hold the arches in position and create a centre focal point.
If you are going to add ribbon and silk flowers these should be added before you position the arbour arches.
I would recommend using 4 people to position the arches onto the columns
To complete the design add ribbons and flowers to the columns, I have also added 3-balloon clusters of 5" Magenta balloons double stuffed with 5" Silver on the top, I have randomly positioned these on the columns. |