Qualatex 260Q Tropical Assortment Tying Balloons, 60 x 2 x 2 inches (100ct)

These are high quality balloons. They last long, have good stretch and they don't burst easily.

Does what a balloon should do!

I learned to make balloon animals a few years back to share with kids and bring smiles to their faces. Kids love balloon animals. But when I go to a charity event with dozens of kids, I'm too cheap to buy really expensive balloons but I don't want to have the balloons popping over and over. These balloons are great. I do admit, I had maybe 5 - 10 pop out of the hundred that are in there but some of those may have been my fault. I'm still a novice at balloon animals. These were easy to use and work with. I've used some balloons that were difficult to maneuver or were so sticky they squeak and pop all over. Very happy with the quality and price of these balloons.

They’re pretty good but a couple have popped so far

I recommend these long balloons. I used an air compressor to blow them up. I think they would be too difficult to blow them up with out a pump or compressor. I filled each balloon all the way and then let out some air which reduced the thickness and allowed the balloons to be twisted without breaking. I only used about 30 balloons and only had one damaged due to me adding in air too fast with the compressor. I didn't have any balloons pop while being twisted into what ever shape the kids wanted. Thy made their own shapes and it kept then entertained for hours. Then after the party was over they had fun popping all of the balloons. It was a good time for all.

Other brands may be cheaper, but you get what you pay for and pay for what you get. Qualatex is the brand name it is for a reason.

I am a 100% beginner and I didn't have a balloon pop til my 5th animal. Via online tutorials I was able to make a weiner dog, parrot on a swing, basic sword, and dragonfly in the first 30 mins of opening this package. My 2 issues: 1) I didn't bother to get a pump. I thought I could use my mouth. You can't. Make sure you have a balloon pump. I am currently using a basketball pump which leads me to 2) I always end up leaving a significant 3 to 4 inch tail (deflated section at the end) likely due to my crappy pump, and it is still HARD to tie the balloon. Like, cut off circulation to my index and middle finger til they turn purple hard. I suspect a real balloon pump will help a lot with both those issues. The flexibility of these balloons is pretty good! I have no problem doing the basic twist, lock twist, double twist. It doesn't stay in place very well for my 9 yr old but stays nicely for my near 3 yr old so I think if you train the kids not to undo your work then these are fine. Very happy w this purchase and will buy more when needed.

ever since i was a little girl i have longed to learn the ancient art of balloon making. i have searched far and wide for the ideal balloon and stumbled upon these late one non suspicious night. they do the job and have brought me so much joy i have cried on some occasions. they do pop sometimes but that keeps me on my toes adding some much needed excitement after my husband left me. alone. in our house with our 17 cats. which brings me to my next point these balloons are not very cat friendly. I now only have 13 cats and i simply can't handle anymore heartbreaks. excellent just keep them away from pets (maybe dogs and large birds would be fine it is hard to say). :-)