Air filled biodegradable balloon drops delivered & setup in an Electric Van.
A balloon drop is the timeless classic special effect. We specialise in balloon drop installation large or small. We’ve never failed to rig a drop anywhere – no matter how low or high the ceiling area.
Get in touch: david@balloon.co.uk
The nets are cut to size to fit your venue and balloons inflated on site. We rig the net and place the pull string where required and in a secure area away from the public (because we don’t want the string to be pulled early).
A chain stitch is used to seal the long opening (the under side of the net). This is a tried and tested method which produces no friction when pulling. It also means the release line can be pulled from anywhere on location, not just in a direct straight line view of the drop.
The nets are tube shaped rather than a flat square. We support them using 500lb nylon line and a thinner 50lb dacron for the pull cord.
The above video is a good example of the chain stitch in action showing 7000 balloons over the Liverpool One shopping mall. This involved 5 crew working overnight inflating and rigging. 3500 vouchers were inserted into the balloons which included 500 winning prizes. The marketing team at the shopping mall launched an online viral campaign and their Facebook video hit 30,000 views in the first 24 hours.
3ft Balloon Drop
If you’re looking for something different we can drop larger 3ft balloons. The principle is the same and the total weight of the installed net is no different. 3ft Latex are usually knocked back into the air so beware of broken bottles and glasses if your venue is not conference style.
See also this awesome photo of a drop in action at The Roundhouse, or videos of drops at The Blackpool Tower Ballroom in 2015 & 2016.
See most recent drops here.