In a small bowl, combine 1 pack of gelatin and 2 tbsp of water. Set aside.
2. Step
In a medium pot, combine sugar, cornstarch, light corn syrup, water, and salt. Mix together and bring to a boil.
3. Step
Heat mixture until it reaches 255°F (124°C),then turn off heat.
4. Step
Carefully mix in gelatin and remove from heat.
5. Step
Attach one end of a vinyl tube to a helium tank. Use a piece of tape to secure it in place.
6. Step
Dip the other end of your vinyl tube into your sugar mixture. Make sure the opening is completely covered in your mixture.
7. Step
Hold your tube over your mixture pointing down toward the pot. Carefully inflate by slowly filling it with helium.
8. Step
As the balloon inflates, turn the tube upward to allow the balloon to form.
9. Step
Once filled have another person use a piece of string to capture your balloon.
10. Step
Carefully wrap the string at the base of your balloon on the tube, twist the string once wrapped. As one person slowly pulls the vinyl tube away, the other person will use the string to scrape off the balloon base of the tube.
11. Step
Eat immediately. The taffy balloon can be eaten on its own or popped, then wrapped around a stick for easier consumption.
