Step by step instructions - how to do a balloon release.

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balloon net

Lay the net out on the ground.

balloon release net
Attach a line to the top of the net (the closed end)
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Tie down the open end.
ready for balloon release
Make sure it wont fly away!
biodegradable balloons
Inflate a balloon and hand tie the neck (do not use valves in a balloon release).
balloon race labels

Pull the 'bead' of the balloon though the hole in the race label.

helium filled balloons
Put the balloon in the net.
balloons in a release net
After a few balloons the net will begin to lift.
balloons lifting net

Keep going.

 

balloons race
Inflate the balloons in a sheltered area away from the wind.
1000 balloon release
Nearly there!
balloons ready for release
balloons
Once the net is full or you have finished your balloons, tie a knot in the open end of the net to safely seal your balloons inside.
balloon

Store ready for the release time.

 

 

printed balloons releasing
A few miutes before releasing the balloons cut the net above the knot and hold tightly. Hold the line attached to the top and you are ready to realease.
balloon launch
To release the balloons simply let go of the net and pull the line. The net will turn upside down and the balloons will release from the bottom.
balloons away
Make sure you get a photo!

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