Description
These Number Balloons are 81cm (32 inch) iridescent rainbow foil numbers priced at $4.99 each, available 0 through 9 and sold individually so you can build any age or date. The iridescent finish shifts colour as you move past it rather than sitting as one flat shade.
Buying numbers singly is the point. A fixed "21" balloon is one party; two separate numerals are a 21st this year, a 12th next year, and a 2 and a 1 for two different children after that. It also means a 40th needs a 4 and a 0 rather than a whole new product.
Specifications
| Size |
32 inch, approximately 81cm |
| Material |
Foil |
| Finish |
Iridescent rainbow |
| Numbers available |
0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
| Sold as |
One balloon per order |
| Inflation |
Helium or air |
What's in the Box
| Number balloon |
1, in the number you select |
| Helium |
Not included |
| Ribbon and weights |
Not included |
Why 81cm Changes the Look of a Party
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Genuinely large - at 81cm these read from across a room and photograph properly
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Iridescent, not flat - the finish shifts through the spectrum as the light moves
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Buy only the digits you need - any age, any date, any price
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Works with any colour scheme - rainbow iridescent goes with pastels, brights and white
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Reusable - foil deflates and stores flat for next year
Do 81cm Number Balloons Float With Helium?
Filled with helium, a 32 inch foil number will normally float - it is large enough to carry its own weight, unlike the small 40cm numbers. Whether it floats well depends on how full it is and the temperature; underfilled balloons float poorly, and a cold room reduces lift. If you are having them filled at a shop, ask them to fill firmly but not to the point of straining the seams. You will also want a ribbon and a weight, since a floating 81cm balloon will otherwise end up on the ceiling.
How Do You Display a Giant Number Balloon?
Three ways, and only one of them needs helium. Floating from a weight on a table is the classic. Air-filled and taped or hung on a wall is cheaper, holds its shape for days rather than hours, and is what most photo backdrops actually use. Or air-filled and simply propped against a wall or on the floor at the base of a balloon garland, which is the current look. Air filling is worth considering seriously - helium leaks out of foil within a day or two, while an air-filled number stays up for a week.
Can You Reuse a Foil Number Balloon?
Yes, and this is where foil beats latex. Insert a straw or a thin blunt object gently into the self-sealing valve to let the air out, press the balloon flat, and store it somewhere it will not be creased. Foil numbers can be refilled several times before the valve stops sealing. Keep it out of direct sun while inflated, since heat expands the gas inside and can split a seam.
Buyers are parents building a birthday backdrop, event stylists, people marking a milestone birthday, and anyone doing a gender reveal or an anniversary date display.
See more in Party Supplies & Decorations, Wedding & Party, or Baby Shower for matching decor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is helium included?
No. The balloon is supplied uninflated.
How many balloons do I get?
One, in the number you select. Order each digit separately.
Can I fill it with air instead?
Yes, and air lasts far longer than helium. It will not float, so plan to hang or prop it.
How long will it stay inflated with helium?
Typically a day or two. Air-filled it will hold for a week or more.
Do the colours match between numbers?
Yes, all digits share the same iridescent rainbow finish.
Is a ribbon or weight included?
No, neither.
Are they safe around children?
Keep uninflated and broken balloons away from children - they are a choking and suffocation risk. Discard broken balloons immediately.
Fast Australian Shipping
Dispatched from Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Hobart, Canberra and Darwin, with regional and remote addresses served through the standard Australia Post network.
Measurements are approximate. Screen colours vary between devices, and an iridescent finish photographs differently under different light. WARNING: children under 8 can choke or suffocate on uninflated or broken balloons. Adult supervision required. Keep uninflated balloons from children and discard broken balloons at once.
