Simple cheap and quick balloon weights Just cut an 8 inch square out of burlap and set a rock in the center. Pull up the corners and tie them together using bailing twine (ribbon would look nice too). Tie your balloons to it and ta-da! So cheap and easy!.

How heavy do balloon weights need to be?

According to the helium chart published by Qualatex, an 11″ latex balloon has a lifting capacity of 10 g (0.35 oz). Multiply this by 5, and you get a lifting capacity of 50 g (1.75 oz). That means your weight needs to weigh more than 50 g.

How do you put a weight in a balloon?

Ensure you have enough balloons, weights and ribbon and cut the ribbon for each arrangement and tie it to the weights using a double knot. This will mean that on the day of the event all you have to do is inflate the balloons and knot and tie them to the ribbon. Don’t forget to take a tape measure with you on the day.