subject: The Benefits Of Modern Confetti Showers [print this page] Ever since confetti came into use as party enhancements, it has undergone many modifications to suit the changing preferences of people. Many improvements were made on the materials and the tools used for conducting confetti showers. In the last century and previous to that, people would manually throw the shards of confetti during the party. The material was provided by the host himself. Other guests with special preferences would bring along their own type of confetti in case none was provided by the host.
Soon, the party popper was invented. These gadgets are cone-shaped or box-type containers which contain bits of paper and glitters. At the tip of the cone or the base of the box is some gunpowder which is ignited by pulling a string protruding on the outside. The resulting explosion is not strong enough to tear the container open but sufficient to expel the paper and the glitters into the air. Along the same principles as poppers use, shooters were soon created. These are either small to medium-size hand-held guns or standing cannons through which the particles are shot out into the party area. Explosives are no longer used as propellants. This is obviously because a larger and unsafe amount of the material would be required to propel the considerable volume of paper fragments these gadgets eject.
Instead, air pressure or CO2 pressure is used. Air or carbon dioxide tanks are attached either directly to the barrels or to small cartridges which have just enough propellant for one shot. The first type of construction is used to operate continuous shower cannons while cartridges are used for one shot confetti shooters. Concerning the particles used for the shower, they are much more artfully done today than ever. They may be customized in shape and color. They can be made of paper or thin PVC plastic. A metallic coating can be applied to the base substance. Fairy confetti, butterfly cutouts, rose petals and hearts are some of the exciting shapes that they come in.
Regarding the confetti itself, they are now made by outfits which have high-tech cutters that can customize the shape of the paper bits to symbolize any occasion. We now have confetti that resemble flowers, a slice of the moon, stars, hearts, fairy confetti, confetti in the shape of animals and many other designs. Given that everything you need for throwing a confetti party is readily available and cheap, you can actually feature a shower of glittering paper in your party at a moment's notice if you have a party supplies store nearby.
Confetti guns are just right for small celebrations for kids and teen-agers. Cannons and continuous shooters are engineered for larger occasions such as dance parties and rock concerts, grand weddings and lavish birthday parties. Often, devices that can shoot the paper fragments up to 80 feet in the air are deployed to enhance sports victories or the celebration of national events.
Confetti guns are appropriate for small parties inside the house. Cannons, on the other hand are ideal for rooms with high ceilings and the outdoors. They are great enhancements for dance parties or band concerts. Some cannons can propel the confetti up to 30 feet high. The bigger models can even shoot the paper up to 50 feet and higher. Continuous-shower cannons are best for grand occasions since their effect can be very spectacular. A big, continuous-shower cannon can even simulate fireworks during an evening party. They can be stationed in a garden that is provided with many and multi-colored lights. At the right moment, the guests can be assembled on the porch of the house to watch the confetti gushing up 50 feet into the air and floating gracefully down in
