How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

[Merl]

I was using bag clips but realized a larger size paper clip works just as well, weighs less, and is cheaper. All you have to do is twist the neck a time or two before putting it on.

What's your preferred method?

[balloonPatcher]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

My favorite is roll up, like the old punch balloons.
These would be for bladders and giant balloons.
Otherwise I use half knots or clips for 36" or smaller.

[Cymru_Looner]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

I tend to use clips or elastic (rubber) bands. For the elastic band method to work best, I twist the end of the balloon neck just once or twice before wrapping the elastic round about 7 or 8 times. Usually holds pretty well.

If you ever have popped balloons, save the lip from the end of the neck - you can use these as elestic bands to close of other balloons.

[Ladyloonerlover]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

I would use pants hangers and use the clip part

[AJK64]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

Elastic bands work great. Twist the mouthpiece of the balloon and wind the band around them multiple times tightening at each twist.

[Exaturbo]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

For smaller balloons (sub 36”) , I use old school “H” clips. For my larger balloons I use zip ties.

The zip ties can be removed carefully when required.
In the many years I’ve been doing this I’ve never had one be the cause of a pop.
Or a hole. The zip tie method really only works on larger balloons over 40” or so.

[Madhatterm1]

Re: How to you close off un-knotted balloons?

You can do a half knot and its really easy to undo, no clips or ties just the balloon