For Circus themed birthday party balloons – this clown balloon column will not disappoint. If you want a fun, bright, colorful clown then you can use as many colored balloons as you want. Start with a foil clown head balloon and then add the rest of the balloons. You can do them the night before the party so you don’t have to waste time on the day. It’s perfect for carnival events – maybe you’re hosting a bridal or baby shower with this theme. You can choose whatever colors you want to incorporate and you can even have it upside down for a more fun look. You can take inspiration from this idea to make other forms for example a Santa Claus balloon column for Christmas or a bunny one for Easter. It makes for a fun guest greeter at your door or just a talking point for the party. One thing’s for sure – everyone will know where the celebrations are at when they see this awesome sculpture.
This balloon clown is a perfect centerpiece for a circus-themed event, kids’ birthday party, or carnival celebration. It’s colorful, fun, and surprisingly easy to make with a few supplies!
Supplies Needed
- Large balloons: Yellow (head), blue (body), red (base)
- Small balloons: Green (collar), orange (buttons), white/multicolor (hair), blue/yellow (arms & hands)
- Balloon pump (optional but helpful)
- Black marker (to draw the clown’s face)
- Double-sided tape or glue dots (for attaching smaller balloons)
- Balloon sticks or fishing line (for stability if needed)
Instructions
Create the Base: Inflate four large red balloons and tie them together in a cluster to form the clown’s feet.
Make the Body: Inflate a large blue balloon and attach it to the red base using tape or balloon string.
Add the Collar: Inflate small green balloons and arrange them in a ring around the top of the blue balloon.
Attach the Head: Inflate a large yellow balloon and secure it on top of the collar. Draw a fun clown face using a black marker. Use a small red balloon for the nose.
Make the Hair: Inflate small multicolored balloons and attach them around the top of the head to resemble curly clown hair.
Add the Arms & Hands: Use long blue balloons for the arms and small yellow balloons for the hands. Secure them to the body.
Decorate: Attach small orange balloons down the front for buttons and add any extra details you like!
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