Balloon Artists Melbourne

Balloon twisting lands well at a children's party when it's folded into a bigger hour of play, and that's how Little Party Faces runs it in Melbourne. Its costumed princesses, fairies and superheroes come to homes, halls and parks in every region of the city, from the Inner North to the South East, and twist balloon shapes for the children in between games and character play.

Prices on the listing start From $200, and balloons can be paired with face painting, so a single booking handles two jobs parents often arrange separately. The performers pitch their parties at children aged about four to twelve, with princess and fairy, superhero, games and disco, and magic themes to choose from.

Because the performers carry battery speakers for music, a backyard or a park without a power outlet isn't a problem. That makes balloon twisting an easy fit for an outdoor party where you'd otherwise be running extension leads across the lawn.

Before you lock in a balloon artist, sort out:

• Guest list: how many children will queue, so the performer can plan time per child
• Theme: princess, fairy, superhero or magic, so balloon shapes suit the costumes
• Spot: a table or corner where children can line up away from the cake
• Order of play: whether balloons follow the games or run beside face painting

If you'd like more on the day, browse face painters or the wider kids' entertainers page for magic and discos.