To inflate an air balloon, especially a foil/mylar balloon, you can use a hand pump or even a simple straw. Here's a breakdown:
- Locate the Opening: If you're using a foil/mylar balloon, find the valve opening. Sometimes, using a straw can help you locate and open it.
- Insert the Inflation Device:
- With a Hand Pump: Insert the nozzle of your hand pump into the valve.
- With a Straw: Insert the straw into the valve opening.
- Inflate: Start pumping air into the balloon using the hand pump, or blow air through the straw until the balloon is inflated to the desired level.
The reference video "How To Inflate Foil / Mylar Balloons with Air with Hand Pump - YouTube" demonstrates this process, emphasizing how a straw can assist in finding and opening the valve on foil balloons.
