| type="text/javascript"> | | | | Another variety of balloon which are made of plastic |
| Balloons enlighten the mood of every party. They are | | | | are foil balloons which last much longer. These |
| not used merely for decoration purposes but are | | | | balloons are one of the most durable of all balloons. |
| extensively given as gifts and presents. The unique | | | | The different shapes of these balloons such as heart |
| appeal of balloons lies in their ability to bring smiles on | | | | shape, cartoon shapes etc are especially made of |
| everyoneâs face. As balloons are fairly | | | | plastic as they have a shinier and smoother surface. |
| inexpensive they are used in huge numbers for | | | | They last easily for a few days and can be reused |
| decorations. Nowadays balloons are available in almost | | | | as well. Balloons are often filled with helium as well |
| every shape and size suited to various occasions like | | | | which is a much lighter gas than air. Helium balloons |
| birthdays, weddings, receptions, promotion parties | | | | are particularly fascinating. These balloons are a |
| etc. | | | | common sight in celebrations such as Graduation |
| The first kind of balloon to be invented was gas | | | | parties, Independence Day celebrations and New |
| balloons invented by Jacques Charles. However the | | | | Year where suspending them in the air is a mark of a |
| most commonly used balloons are the air filled | | | | happy ending and a new beginning. As helium weighs |
| balloons. These balloons are a common sight in almost | | | | only 0.1785 grams, helium balloons fly up when left in |
| every party decoration and are gifted as well. Air | | | | the air. Helium is an appropriate gas for balloons as it |
| balloons lack durability and last barely half a day. | | | | is non inflammable and non explosive. |