Blow
up some balloons! Pop some balloons! Make balloon animals! Do
experiments with balloons!
Compare
balloons filled with air, helium, and water—how are they different?
Are “helium quality” balloons different material, or thinner or
thicker, than cheaper balloons? What about water balloons?
What
sorts of materials are used to make balloons? There's latex (rubber)
and mylar (a metalized film)... What about hot air balloons? What are
they made of?
Did
you know that some early balloons were made of dried animal bladders?
Yick—how would you like to blow up a pig bladder?
Celebrate
Balloons Around the World Day!
Wait—it doesn't have to
be balloon animals! Here is one about making balloon seaweed
for an underwater scene. Can you figure out how to make a crown and a sword?
Check
out some balloon art, such as the giant palm trees and full-size
Tardis (for Dr. Who fans) by Twisty Kristy,
the military tank and dresses at Oddee,
the dinosaur and a variety of balloon costumes at
Bin's Corner.
- Some balloon artists are putting on special events for Balloons Around the World Day. Is there one near you? (You might want to check out this list.)
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