It's 5 feet tall and it soars high in the sky. Making this balloon takes only a couple of hours, and the end result is a 5 foot tall aerostat that will soar far overhead on a cool day. A couple of the family's hair dryers or a popcorn popper provide the heat needed for liftoff. It's easy to make and a thrill to fly.

It's Easy To Make
Just cut out the panels, glue them together, and attach the bottom opening wire. You can decorate the balloon with authentic historical designs, fly it without decorations, or create your own aerial art.

It's Easy to Launch
Two hair dryers or a popcorn popper will inflate the balloon. Choose a cool day, fill the balloon with hot air for a few minutes then watch it gracefully rise into the sky.

It's A High Flyer
Good flights require a large temperature difference between the air inside and outside the balloon. When it's cold outside, the Montgolfier will fly far overhead. On warm days flights will be limited.

All the balloon materials are included in this kit. Contents include balloon paper, pattern with full size tracing illustrations based on the original Montgolfier decorations, support wire, plus a science and historical guide. The only other items needed but not included in the kit are scissors and white craft glue (like Elmer's). Markers or pens are good for adding decorations. To fly the balloon, you'll need two hair dryers or a popcorn popper.