Transport

Transportation themed craft products kids can make at home or in school.

Lantern Hot Air Balloon

Let this gorgeous balloon take you on a magical adventure! Hang it from your ceiling and let the dreaming begin. Will you travel to another country? Another planet? Or maybe a magical world only you can create! 

  • Step 1To cover your balloon in coloured tissue paper you will need to cut out the template provided.
  • Step 2Using the template, trace and cut out the required amount of tissue paper strips. We have used two red, two orange, two yellow and left two sections white.
  • Use a paintbrush to flatten the tissue paper onto the balloon. This will save sticky fingers and gently push air bubbles outfrom the paper. You can glue over the edges so they stay stuck down.
  • Step 4Assemble one section at a time. Cover the sections with glue using a paintbrush and watered down PVA and gently spread the tissue paper piece on top.
  • Step 5Cover all sections with the tissue paper strips (except the ones you are leaving white) and set aside to dry.
  • Start by gluing squares around the bottom of the cup and work your way up, overlapping each layer for complete coverage.
  • Step 7To create a basket under your hot air balloon cut small squares of brown crepe paper and begin gluing them onto the paper cup. Aim to completely cover the cup.
  • Step 8Cut a length of brown yarn and wrap around the cup for added texture. Attach it with glue and set aside to dry
  • Step 9Cut eight strips of gold yarn 25cm long. Using glue, attach the strips of yarn along each edge of the balloon where the coloured sections of tissue paper join. Set aside to dry.
  • Step 10Attach the four wooden skewers to the inside of the balloon using tape.
  • The balloon can be decorated in so many different ways. You may like to add miniature bunting or give your balloon a coat of glitter paint to make it shine!
  • Step 12Attach the opposite end of the skewers to the inside of the cup with tape. Your balloon is now complete!

Materials used in this activity

Wooden Skewers - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10014
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Product Code: 10238
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CleverPatch Junior PVA Glue - 250ml
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Product Code: 10364
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Micador 2B Pencils - Pack of 20
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Product Code: 10583
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Tissue Paper - Assorted - Pack of 100
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Product Code: 10933
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Crepe Paper - Brown
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Product Code: 10938
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Product Code: 11085
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Masking Tape - 18mm x 50m
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Product Code: 11774
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Plastic Ruler - 30cm
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Product Code: 12295
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Paper Lantern
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Product Code: 12931
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CleverPatch Cover Paper - White - A4 - Pack of 250
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Product Code: 16142
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Product Code: 16682
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Product Code: 17137
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EC Glitter Paint - 500ml - Pack of 6 Colours
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Product Code: 17626
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