How to Make Hot Air Balloon ModelsHot air balloon models can be a spectacular "wrapping" for a balloon ride gift voucher, but they also make an impressive gift on their own, especially if they are self made. We show you how to build your own hot air balloon model. It's really quite simple and you'll be surprised by its effect. It certainly whets the appetite for hopping into the basket and taking off ... What You Need:
Start by inflating the large balloon with helium. Keep a firm grip round the neck while you are inflating it (fig. 1). Once the balloon is fully blown up, tie a knot (fig. 2). ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 
It may be easier if you have an assistant help you with the following steps. With the neck of the balloon uppermost, drape the balloon net over it (fig. 3). Then divide the strings of the net into two halfs (fig. 4). 
Now tie the first bunch of strings to the basket handle (fig. 5). The length from the bottom of the balloon to the handle should be roughly 55cm (22"). Then tie off the second bunch of strings to the other side and check that the basket is sitting level (fig. 6). Finally tie a second securing knot to both sides. 
Click here for the final steps of your Hot Air Balloon Model.
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