How to Make a Fire Balloon

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Build a pad for the ignited cotton to rest upon.

   Take a cardboard square and wrap foil completely around it.
   
   Don't use to much foil, as this will make the balloon too heavy.
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   Step 2: Create an edge using foil around the diameter of the pad.

   Make sure the edge is tall enough to prevent the cotton ball from falling off. , Mark the six-inch point on each piece.
   
   Tape the balsa frame to the cardboard/foil pad, making a plus-sign shape with each balsa strip meeting at the center six-inch mark. ,, Keep in mind that the foil edge should be facing towards the upper/closed part of the bag. ,,
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   Step 3: Build the base of the balloon out of two thin pieces of balsa wood

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   Step 4: each approximately one foot in length.

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   Step 5: Completely open the bag you are using for your balloon.

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   Step 6: Tape the frame to the bag.

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   Step 7: Soak your cotton ball in rubbing alcohol.

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   Step 8: Place the cotton ball within the foil pad

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   Step 9: safely light it

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    Step 10: and launch your balloon!

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