How to Pop a Balloon

Ever wanted to know how to pop a balloon most effectively? Follow the suggestions below to get the most "bang" for your effort.

1. Find an object that has a sharp point (such as a pen, needle, toothpick,etc.). Using a blunt object will not work as well and you will need to push harder on the balloon.
   
   
2. If your balloon is slightly deflated, apply pressure to the balloon so the latex is stretched more.
   
   
3. Push the sharp object into the balloon slowly, until the balloon pops,
   
   
4. When popping Mylar balloon, use a pair of scissors to cut a hole and then push the air out of the balloon.
   
   

• If you're feeling adventurous, use a magnifying glass to pop your latex balloon. Focus the sun's rays through a magnifying glass so that they are condensed into one tiny bright spot.
• For added fun, you could also sit on a balloon to pop it.
• A lot of women have long nails which they can use to burst balloons.
• Concentrate this spot on your balloon for 3-20 seconds. You should be able to quickly and impressively burst your balloon.

• Careful of sharp objects.
• Never pop balloons with your teeth. Inhaled latex is a choking hazard.
• Only pop balloons with a magnifying glass when adults are present because the sun's magnified rays are a fire hazard.