Slip the knot of each balloon into the holes on the arch strip. As you work, tie the strip onto the middle of the noodle for stability or use glue dots to attach it (about $8 for 1,000 on Amazon).

We were joined by our resident balloon artist, Lindy Bell. Lindy showed us how to take a pile of latex and the air around us to make a show-popping sculpture built better with balloons.

How to make a freestanding balloon archby: Ashley Thompson, Mitchell Olson Posted: Jun 23, 2025 / 03:02 PM CDT Updated: Jun 23, 2025 / 02:56 PM CDT ...