So, on another site, I saw some cool ideas for making balloons stretchier and able to reach larger sizes:
If they're new and unused, line a baking pan with tin foil, set some balloons on it and cook them at about 290° F for 5 minutes (for stretchier, softer balloons) to 10 or more minutes (for tighter balloons) before taking them out to cool, and then inflating and deflating them 2 times.
If you've used them, put them in a ziploc bag (Seal it tight!) and in a dryer on high for about 30 minutes, and then inflate and deflate them twice after you take them out.
Has anyone tried these or similar methods to heat balloons and make the latex more malleable?
I haven't tried any of these yet, but apparently they make the balloons a lot softer and expandable. I'm planning to try the dryer method with one of my GL500 balloons when I get a good hour or so to myself, and I'll definitely post results here!
If they're new and unused, line a baking pan with tin foil, set some balloons on it and cook them at about 290° F for 5 minutes (for stretchier, softer balloons) to 10 or more minutes (for tighter balloons) before taking them out to cool, and then inflating and deflating them 2 times.
If you've used them, put them in a ziploc bag (Seal it tight!) and in a dryer on high for about 30 minutes, and then inflate and deflate them twice after you take them out.
Has anyone tried these or similar methods to heat balloons and make the latex more malleable?
I haven't tried any of these yet, but apparently they make the balloons a lot softer and expandable. I'm planning to try the dryer method with one of my GL500 balloons when I get a good hour or so to myself, and I'll definitely post results here!
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