How to Craft a Hot Air Balloon with Pompoms

Hot air balloons are a symbol of adventure and excitement, and now you can bring one into your home or office with this fun and easy DIY craft project. With just a few simple materials, you can create a colorful hot air balloon that is sure to delight kids and adults alike.

The first step in crafting your hot air balloon is to cut several colors of brightly colored tissue paper into small 1.5-inch squares. You'll need about five to six layers of tissue paper, so be sure to cut enough. You can use leftover tissue paper from gift bags or purchase it at most craft stores.

Next, you'll need to mix together a glue mixture by combining half a cup of water with half a cup of white glue. Paint this mixture onto small sections of the balloon using a brush, adding white tissue paper as you go. This will help create a smooth and even surface for your hot air balloon.

Once you've applied all of the layers of tissue paper, use a straw to blow up the balloon until it's big enough to sit inside your straw supports without sinking down too low. Be sure to angle the straws evenly so that they provide support for the entire balloon.

Now it's time to add some pompoms! Cut 8 strips of brightly colored paper and bend them at the ends. Glue these strips onto the balloon, overlapping each strip slightly to create a dome-like shape. You can use any colors you like, but we recommend choosing four colors and using two strips per color.

Finally, add a layer of colored tissue to the top of the balloon to finish it off. Repeat this step 2-3 times, allowing the tissue paper to dry completely before adding more layers. Once you've added all of your layers, brush on another coat of glue mixture to seal everything in place.

And that's it! Your hot air balloon is now complete and ready to display. You can hang it from the ceiling or place it on a shelf or table. This fun and easy craft project is perfect for kids and adults alike, and it's a great way to learn about 2D and 3D shapes while having fun with color identification.

So why not give it a try? With just a few simple materials and some patience, you can create your very own hot air balloon with pompoms. It's a fun and easy DIY project that is sure to bring a smile to your face every time you look at it.

Hotair ballon craft with pompom