Most of us would never have heard of Amarillo if it hadn’t been for a song written in the 70’s.  However, it wasn’t just the destination of a man travelling to find his girlfriend, it’s actually very close to the world’s largest reserve of helium ... or rather,... [More]

Helium is essential for making balloons float. Whether you’re considering a Helium Party Pack or a Hire Helium Cylinder it’s the only safe gas to inflate balloons! Being lighter than air, helium allows latex balloons to float for around 8-12 hours, whilst foil balloons will float with he... [More]

18” round foil balloons are brilliant for inflating with helium as they’ll stay inflated and looking sharp for days, here’s how to inflate one... 1. Take the neck of the foil balloon and find the small hole at the top of the neck. This is where the inflator nozzle of the heli... [More]

  When planning a balloon release there are lots of things to consider; one of which is what size of balloon is best to use. Here at Signature Balloons we recommend using 12” latex balloons for balloon releases and here’s why...• 12” latex balloons have a larger c... [More]

Giant letter balloons are simply stunning and a real talking point.  Available in silver or gold and measuring a colossal 40” inches from top to bottom, these balloons are sure to add a ‘WOW’ factor to your event. Spell out names (individuals or company), celebrations or ev... [More]

Balloon weights come in lots of different shapes and sizes so how do you know which is the right weight for you? Here I’ll show you 5 of the heavier balloon weights we sell with pictures and recommendations of how to use them! Without a doubt, our most popular weight is the Pyramid weight. Us... [More]

We love Top Gear, however the producers of the popular BBC television programme have caused a bit of an uproar within the balloon industry and quite rightly so. The BBC2 programme, which was broadcast on Sunday 13th February 2011, showed the three presenters, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and Ja... [More]

We were delighted when a recent customer, Rose Bikes UK, sent us some photos of their printed balloons in use, from the London Bike Show at Excel in January.  Rose UK wanted to use bright and multicoloured balloons to match their branding, plus to ensure they were noticed in the large exhibi... [More]

Following the death of schoolgirl, Jordan McDowell, who tragically died after inhaling helium from a birthday balloon, the dangers of the gas cannot be taken lightly.Whilst many regard inhaling helium as a harmless party trick to produce a high pitched, squeaky voice, inhaling the gas can cause suff... [More]

Using a giant balloon to send a video camera up to the edge of space to capture footage isn’t necessarily a unique thing anymore, but when a father and his seven year old son pull it off it really is something special! Luke Geissbuhler, a cinematographer from Brooklyn and his son, Max, spent ... [More]