Slip the knot of each balloon into the holes on the arch strip. As you work, tie the strip onto the middle of the noodle for stability or use glue dots to attach it (about $8 for 1,000 on Amazon).

The patent-pending invention provides an improved way to create balloon arches. In doing so, it would make it easier to shape the strip of balloons into an arch.

Among the least expected decorations, and the most impactful, is a balloon arch. Here are a few things you’ll want to think about when buying a kit to make one.