How to make a small balloon

How to make a small balloon

Some people may think that the process of making the balloon is complicated and difficult, but it is quite the opposite, as it is easy and simple, and most of the components of the balloon industry are found in every home, and it is never expensive and does not take long, and we will learn through this article on how to make a small balloon Hot air flies.

The components of making a mini balloon

 A thin plastic bag.

 Aluminum foil.

 Candles.

 Juice or anything like it.

 Sticky tape.

 thread.

 matches.

 a pair of scissors.

 Ruler.

Steps in making a small balloon

Choose the plastic bag

It is preferable to use thin, transparent plastic bags that are used for lining garbage containers, while avoiding the use of local bags from grocery stores because they are small, heavy and impermeable to light, and after choosing the appropriate bag, make sure that it is free of holes by placing it in front of the fan and turning it on. The airship means that there are no holes.

Check the weather

It is preferred when using the balloon outside, that the weather be cold, as the balloon cannot fly in hot climates, and the absence of any winds is preferred because it will prevent the balloon from flying, and the period of dawn and dusk, and cold winter days are among the best times in which the balloon can be used. Either if the balloon is to be used in the house, the room must be spacious and large, and curtains and carpets should be kept away to avoid causing a fire.

make a basket

A square of aluminum foil with a side length of 10 cm is cut to form the basket, and four points are placed inside this square using the pen, and each point must be about 2.5 cm away from the other, as the candles will be placed at those points.

Candle preparation

It is preferable to cut two candles in half and use them all in order to reduce the weight of the balloon and facilitate its flight process. The square is approximately three-quarters of the distance, or 1.5 cm, being careful not to hit the candles so as not to slip out of their place.

manufacture the body

The sticks or sticks that were brought must be used in order to prepare the structure of the balloon, where first the opening of the bag is measured to determine the length of these sticks, then the sticks are glued together to reach the length that was measured, and the structure of the sticks must be in the shape of the letter X in English, and the sticks are attached to each other By using the adhesive tape, being careful not to increase it so that the weight does not become heavy, and it is worth noting the importance of using sticks that are possible to be light when flying.

Fitting parts and framing the balloon

In this step, all the parts that have been prepared must be installed together in order to form the balloon, so the basket containing the wax is placed over the structure of the balloon that was made of the sticks, taking care not to expose the sticks to the heat of the candles directly so that they do not burn, then the basket and the frame are installed With adhesive tape to be light and transparent, after that the bag is fixed on the structure by tightening the ends of the bag with the sticks, to form a hole in the end as a square shape with candles on the bottom.

It is preferable to tie a light and long thread to the airship’s body to avoid its flight away, then light the candles carefully and cautiously to prevent burning the bag, and wait a few minutes after lighting the bag until the bag is filled with warm air and erects itself, and it is ready to fly.

A very important warning. All necessary precautions must be taken to avoid risks

Written by Yara Tamara

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