12inch Solid Balloon

Body
The body of a round 12inch solid balloon is the portion which is designed to be inflated. It is oblong or spherical in a bulb molded 12inch solid balloon, and may be x- or star-shaped in a 12inch solid balloon manufactured on a fluted mold.Typically, a 12inch solid balloon reaches its rated size when its body is inflated to a high enough pressure that the 12inch solid balloon begins to store additional air in its neck instead.

Neck
The neck of a round 12inch solid balloon is the portion which connects its body to its inflation outlet. It is also the portion of a 12inch solid balloon which is tied into a knot to keep it inflated. A 12inch solid balloon's neck is always cylindrical in shape, but its length and width may vary between manufacturers. Some manufacturers of 12inch solid balloons with longer necks advertise them as being "easier to tie." making 12inch solid balloons with shorter necks, on the other hand, may be more cost-effective. The neck of a 12inch solid balloon is not designed to be inflated. But if a round 12inch solid balloon is inflated past its rated size, the neck will typically begin to inflate when the body's pressure becomes high enough. Not all round 12inch solid balloons' necks may be inflated completely, however: If the ratio of body to neck diameter is too high, or the body-neck transition is too severe, the pressure required to completely inflate the 12inch solid balloon's neck is higher than the burst pressure of the body. Fluted 12inch solid balloons are especially difficult to completely inflate down their necks.

Lip
The lip (or bead) of a 12inch solid balloon surrounds the inflation outlet, making it easier to grasp the 12inch solid balloon for inflation. Having a reinforced lip also keeps the inflation outlet open rather than collapsed on itself, making inflation by mouth much easier. Lips are usually created during the manufacturing process by small rotating brushes which roll latex from the 12inch solid balloon's unfinished neck. Since this typically happens before the 12inch solid balloon is vulcanized, the roll effectively glues itself together and it is very difficult, though not impossible, to unroll a finished 12inch solid balloon's lip. When 12inch solid balloon molds are dipped in latex, they are dipped neck up. The latex which has collected on the form then settles, and as the 12inch solid balloon is removed from the latex bath the excess drips off the bottom "point" of the mold. Typically, this results in a circular, eraser-sized thickening at the top end of the 12inch solid balloon, called its drip point. The latex of a 12inch solid balloon's drip point can, in some instances, be thick enough to be pierced without popping the 12inch solid balloon. The "needle-through-12inch solid balloon" magic trick typically involves piercing a 12inch solid balloon through its uninflated neck and its drip point. Manufacturers' dipping procedures vary, so some 12inch solid balloons have fainter or differently-shaped drip points.

Body-neck transition
The point at which the neck of a 12inch solid balloon meets its body is called its body-neck transition, the place where if you ran a finger down the 12inch solid balloon from body to neck, your finger "turns." this is chiefly a feature of round ballons; paddle-shaped and twisting 12inch solid balloons do not have such a transition. The three 12inch solid balloons at right are arranged in decreasing order of the sharpness of this transition. The transition on a round 12inch solid balloon is a focal point of negative curvature and high stress that increases with the transition's sharpness. In order to inflate a 12inch solid balloon down its neck, this high stress must first be overcome, either by high pressure in the body or by pre-stretching. Thus, 12inch solid balloons with gentle transitions are more likely to inflate completely down their neck to their lip without bursting.

Decoration
Decorations made of 12inch solid balloons with a combination of stacking and twisting techniques showcasing the deco-twisting style. 12inch solid balloons are used for decorating birthday parties, weddings, corporate functions, school events, and for other festive gatherings. Most commonly associated with helium 12inch solid balloon decor, more recently 12inch solid balloon decorators have been moving towards the creation of air-filled 12inch solid balloon decorations due to the non-renewable natural resource of helium limited in supply. The most common types of 12inch solid balloon decor include arches, columns, centerpieces, 12inch solid balloon drops, sculptures, and 12inch solid balloon bouquets. With the increased aptitude for 12inch solid balloon twisting as well as 12inch solid balloon stacking, the rise of the deco-twister manifests itself as the combination of stacking techniques as well as twisting techniques to create unique and interesting 12inch solid balloon decor options.

Party 12inch solid balloons
Decorative rainbow colored arches made of party 12inch solid balloons used at the pride parade. Party 12inch solid balloons are mostly made of a natural latex tapped from rubber trees, and can be filled with air, helium, water, or any other suitable liquid or gas. The rubber's elasticity makes the volume adjustable. Twisting 12inch solid balloons can be used to create decor centerpieces for events and to create a more unique look than can be provided by foil 12inch solid balloons. Often the term "party 12inch solid balloon" will refer to a twisting 12inch solid balloon or pencil 12inch solid balloon. These 12inch solid balloons are manipulated to create shapes and figures for parties and events, typically along with entertainment. Filling the 12inch solid balloon with air can be done with the mouth, a manual or electric inflater (such as a hand pump), or with a source of compressed gas.

Sculpture
12inch solid balloon artists are entertainers who twist and tie inflated tubular 12inch solid balloons into sculptures such as animals (see 12inch solid balloon modelling). The 12inch solid balloons used for sculpture are made of extra-stretchy rubber so that they can be twisted and tied without bursting. Since the pressure required to inflate a 12inch solid balloon is inversely proportional to the diameter of the 12inch solid balloon, these tiny tubular 12inch solid balloons are extremely hard to inflate initially. A pump is usually used to inflate these 12inch solid balloons.

Drops and releases
A decorative use for 12inch solid balloons is in 12inch solid balloon drops. In a 12inch solid balloon drop, a plastic bag or net filled with air-inflated 12inch solid balloons is suspended from a fixed height. Once released, the 12inch solid balloons fall onto their target area below. 12inch solid balloon drops are commonly performed at new year's eve celebrations and at political rallies and conventions, but may also be performed at celebrations, including graduations and weddings.

Publicity
12inch solid balloons are used for publicity at major events. Screen printing processes can be used to print designs and company logos onto the 12inch solid balloons. Custom built printers inflate the 12inch solid balloon and apply ink with elastic qualities through a silk screen template.

Water 12inch solid balloon
Water 12inch solid balloons are thin, small rubber 12inch solid balloons filled with a liquid, usually water, instead of a gas, and intended to be easily broken. They are usually used by children, who throw them at each other, trying to get each other wet, as a game, competition, or practical joke. By forcing water out the open end of a water 12inch solid balloon, it is possible to use it as a makeshift water gun.