Foam Decorations for Memorable Parties
When hosting a celebration, decorations are paramount to setting the mood and creating a truly memorable atmosphere. With the influence of Instagram and other social platforms, many of us are finding creative ways to make our venue party-perfect. Alongside traditional balloons, confetti and banners, photo-worthy backdrops have become an essential element for any event, indoors or out.
The challenge with oversized balloon decorations
The most popular oversized decorations are number or letter party balloons more than a metre each, which make excellent backdrops and eye-catching centrepieces for larger venues, homes and gardens. But used outside, wind and cold can be problematic – nobody wants giant balloons flying about, and helium-filled ones appear to deflate in the wind chill. Helium balloons also aren't cheap and typically last only a few days.
Why choose foam for party decorations?
A cost-effective, impactful alternative is standalone foam numbers and letters, created to a specified size and depth using our cut to size tool. Made from very high-density foam, they stand tall anywhere and can be fixed to the floor for stability.
Foam has four standout advantages as a decoration material. Durability: high-density foam is long-lasting and, in the right grade, can withstand whatever the weather does. Customisability: foam is easily painted and embellished, giving complete creative freedom. Sustainability: foam decorations are reusable, and can even be sold or gifted after the event. Safety: lightweight and free of harmful chemicals, they're safe for children's parties.
Customising and decorating
With foam decorations, you can customise as you wish. After a foam coat – a specialist paint-like coating – you can embellish letters or numbers with sequins, glitter and more. With the right preparation, foam can be hand-painted or spray-painted, and decorative items added with all-purpose adhesive. If the decoration goes outside, use waterproof adhesives and paints in case of rain, and opt for a closed-cell polyurethane foam that's waterproof and sturdy. Our guide to foam retail window displays has more ideas for eye-catching backdrops.
Ordering custom decorations
To order custom letters or numbers, sketch your design on A4 paper and give the desired width, height and depth, then post or email it to us, specifying the foam type. So even for a large decoration, you needn't draw the template out to full size. For seasonal decorations, see our guide to foam for Halloween.
Safety, fun and peace of mind
Foam decorations are an excellent choice for children's parties and other events: lightweight and string-free, they're a safe option around little ones, and our non-toxic foams are made without the harmful chemicals often found in foam sourced from abroad, giving you complete peace of mind. What's more, decorating the foam can become a fun activity in itself, turning into a central part of a birthday party that engages guests and creates lasting memories.
For more guidance on ordering your foam letter, number or other decoration, contact one of our friendly colleagues.
Frequently asked questions
What foam is used for party decorations?
Standalone foam numbers and letters, made from very high-density foam cut to size, stand tall in any space and can be fixed to the floor for stability. For outdoor use, a waterproof closed-cell polyurethane foam is sturdy and weatherproof.
Why choose foam over giant helium balloons?
Helium balloons aren't cheap and typically last only a few days, and outdoors they can deflate in the wind chill or blow about. Foam numbers and letters are cost-effective, long-lasting, reusable, and even saleable or giftable afterwards, with the weather no problem.
Can foam decorations be customised?
Yes. After a foam coat (a specialist paint-like coating), you can add sequins, glitter and more, and foam can be hand-painted or spray-painted with items attached using all-purpose adhesive. For outdoors, use waterproof glues and paints.
Are foam decorations safe for children's parties?
Yes. Foam decorations are lightweight and string-free, making them a safe choice around children, and eFoam's non-toxic foams are made without the harmful chemicals often found in foam sourced from abroad. Decorating the foam can even become a fun party activity in itself.
