Have you noticed the new color palette trend consisting of gorgeous multidimensional muted shades? Have you wondered where to find these beautifully formulated pastel balloons? Look no further. They are double-stuffed Qualatex balloons, and you can incorporate them into your designs today! With the help of three color specialists, we crafted a list of the top-requested custom pastel colors of 2018. Read on to learn how to create delicate hues for every occasion.
Contributors:
Sarah Courtney of Belle Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
Tina Giunta, CBA, of Shivoo Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
Jenny Wang of Bingo Party Studio in China
Chalky Pastels
Undoubtedly, the most popular pastel trend of the year is the look of chalky pastels. Chalky pastels are created by stuffing vibrant colors inside Qualatex white latex. Using double-stuffing, these balloons take on a matte appearance that creates a unique look, similar to chalk on a blackboard.
A gorgeous example of chalky pastel colors in action is Sarah Courtney’s arch featured below, which has gotten thousands of likes on Instagram.
Photo credit: Sarah Courtney of Belle Balloons in Melbourne, Australia; Photo by Kas Richards
Find more pastel trend inspiration on Sarah’s Instagram: @belleballoons
A similar palette can be found in Jenny Wang’s Quick Link wall shown below.
Photo credit: Jenny Wang of Bingo Party Studio in China
One of Sarah’s favorite color combos is pastel pink and custom burgundy, featured below. “We did this for the first time about two years ago for a client of ours, and since then we have seen this combo reproduced thousands of times,” said Sarah. “The key for this combo is the double-stuffed soft pink though; it really doesn’t work as well with standard pink.”
Photo credit: Sarah Courtney of Belle Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
Other combinations Sarah suggests? “You can’t go wrong with pastel pink (white over pink) and pastel lime (white over lime),” she gushed. This combination offers a soft, unique impression, as shown in her work below.
Photo credit: Sarah Courtney of Belle Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
Warm Pastels
White isn’t the only player in the custom pastel color game. “I really like stuffing into Ivory Silk,” said Tina Giunta. “The colour result is soft and warm compared to stuffing into White.” The warmth she describes can be clearly seen in her centerpiece below.
Photo Credit: Tina Giunta, CBA, of Shivoo Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
According to Tina, pastel lilac is the most difficult custom pastel to achieve. Through trial and error, she has concluded that the most beautiful pastel lilac is created by stuffing pale blue inside pink. “Adding a grey inside pale blue before stuffing it into pink gives it more depth,” she advised.
Photo Credit: Tina Giunta, CBA, of Shivoo Balloons in Melbourne, Australia
Create Pastel Palettes with Qualatex
What makes this custom pastel trend so appealing is that it truly is custom. The double-stuffing provides an extra dimension that simply cannot be achieved with a single balloon.
Download the Qualatex Custom Pastel Color Chart
