Yuri and katrin shumakov oriland balloon ride

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Contents

ORILAND BALLOON RIDE is a book from Origami Sky Series by Oriland authors that willteach you how to create fabulous origami hot air balloons of various shapes from the classic"inverted tear drop" balloons to the sophisticated round balloons à la Montgolfier! Begin your origami balloon adventure! Do-It-Yourself – fold these fantastic Oriland designs,originally created by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov – Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock), SquareBasket, 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Outside Top Lock),Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock), 1-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock), 1-Piece Tubby Balloon(Inside Top Lock), Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope), Round Basket, Montgolfier Balloon(4-Module Envelope), Montgolfier Balloon (1-Piece Envelope). The components of balloons arefolded and connected together without any glue, just using paper locks. Among these designs,there are balloon envelopes on all tastes - multi-piece and one-piece. As a bonus this book offers an original printable colour pattern, especially designed for theMontgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope) to get a marvelous balloon colouring that resembles theMontgolfier brothers’ historic balloon! As a preamble to the theme this book offers authors’ article ‘Origami Balloon Intro’, which shedslight on Oriland balloon designs and its different variations and gives practical advises. There are760 detailed step-by-step colorful diagrams with extensive comments, placed on 164 pages thatwill guide you through folding the 11 original origami designs of the Oriland style. The ‘PhotoGallery’ section shows you pictures of all the designs presented in the book. The 'Origami Symbols'section is explaining international origami symbols to help you to read diagrams for folding. In eacharticle, there are recommendations on paper size and indication to the model size resulting fromthe size of starting paper. The models are intermediate and complex level of folding as shown bystars in the book and are a good challenge for the novice folder and the expert alike. Happy folding!

Introduction and Copyright Notice.......Photo Gallery.......................................Origami Symbols.................................Origami Balloon Intro...........................Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)..........Square Basket.....................................1-Piece Balloon (Outside Top Lock)....1-Piece Tubby Balloon (Outside Top Lock)..

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Introduction

Oriland Balloon Ride. Origami Sky Series. Copyright©2012 by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov. All rightsreserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever withoutwritten permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.For information, address [email protected]

This book is available exclusively in electronic format as a portable document format (PDF) file.The product can be purchased exclusively through www.oriland.comAny other ways of obtaining this book are considered illegal.

Publisher: Oriland.comProduct Format: e-BookPages: 164Date published: 2012/09/27ISBN: 978-1-926834-27-6Contents: 11 origami-designsPrice: US$12.50

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Photos, texts, diagrams,cover design:Katrin and Yuri Shumakov

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Top Lock

Basket

Envelope Skirt (Bottom Lock)

Balloon Envelope

Origami Balloon Structure

Photo Gallery

p. 14

Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)

p. 52

1-Piece Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)

p. 961-Piece Hot Air Balloon

(Inside Top Lock)

p. 70

1-Piece Tubby Balloon(Outside Top Lock)

p. 71

Hot Air Balloon(Inside Top Lock)

p. 42Square Basket

Origami Balloon Introp. 6


p. 110Montgolfier Balloon(8-Module Envelope)

p. 108

1-Piece Tubby Balloon(Inside Top Lock)

p. 139Round Basket

Montgolfier Balloon(4-Module Envelope)

Montgolfier Balloon(1-Piece Envelope)

Printable Colour Patternfor Montgolfier Balloon

(8-Module Envelope)

p. 153

p. 156

p. 159


Simple

Simple-MediumMediumMedium-ComplexComplex

Level of folding

Valley fold

Mountain fold

Valley fold and unfold

Mountain fold and unfold

Open and squash

Step fold

Pull out

Push in. Sink

Turn the paper over

Turn the paper around

Inside reverse fold

Outside reverse fold

Enlarging the following diagram

Reduction the following diagram

Fold the paper over and over X-ray view

Origami SymbolsThese simple origami symbols will help you to read diagrams of folding.

The system of levels of folding is more as aguide line, an approximate approach just to orientyou and mostly depends of your skills in paperfolding. If you are a novice, even the simple levelcan be challenging for you. And if you are alreadya connoisseur even a complex model can besimple for you.


Let us introduce origami balloon designs presented in this book. First, it will be important to saythat all of them are based on an original balloon design created in far 1998 by Yuri Shumakov, oneof Oriland creators. The very first Oriland Hot Air Balloon was displayed at the same year of 1998on Oriland creators’ exhibition “Miracles from Paper”, “flying” over Oriville Castle of the very firstOriland Kingdom. Also this balloon made its appearance in first virtual Oriland galleries on theInternet, including the award-winning site “Travel to Oriland” (1999) where an image of this origamiballoon was flying across the screen, surprising all the visitors with miracles of Internet technologyof that time as well as miracles of origami!

Origami Balloons Intro

The shapes of balloon envelopes rendered in theseorigami designs can be divided on the traditional "invertedtear drop" shape (from the elongate conical to tubbyconical versions) and the round shape.

Elongate Conical Shape(16-section Hot Air Balloon)

Tubby Conical Shape(21-section Hot Air Balloon)

Round Shape (24-sectionMontgolfier Balloon)

All the origami balloon designs in thisbook have a similar structure: eachconsists of a Balloon Envelope and aBasket. The bottom part of the envelopeis referred to as the skirt. The balloonenvelope has a Top Lock and a BottomLock at the Envelope Skirt. Thecomponents of balloons are folded andconnected together without any glue, justusing paper locks.

There are two types of baskets presentedwith these origami balloons - SquareBasket, used for all the Hot Air Balloonversions and Round Basket, used for allthe Montgolfier Balloons.

The balloon envelopes presented in thisbook can be grouped by shapes, typesof locks, quantity of pieces of paper andquantity of sections.

Shapes of Balloon Envelopes

Top Lock

Basket

Envelope Skirt(Bottom Lock)

Balloon Envelope

Square Basket Round Basket

Balloon Baskets

Origami Balloon Structure

Balloon Envelopes


Outside Top Lock

Inside Top Lock

Skirt Lock(Bottom Lock)

There are different types of locks used in the presented designs of balloon envelopes, but theycan be divided on two main groups: Top Locks and Skirt Lock (Bottom Lock).

The Bottom Lock alsocalled here Skirt Lock isuniversal for al l theballoons presented in thisbook. So once youcomprehended its foldingin one model, it should beeasy to perform this lockfor other models.

Skirt Lock (Bottom Lock)on 24-section Montgolfier Balloon

Skirt Lock (Bottom Lock)on 15-section Hot Air Balloon

As for the top locks they differ incomplexity and the final visual result.Relatively simple in folding is the OutsideTop Lock shown in the article “Hot AirBalloon (Outside Top Lock)” in greatdetail. The lock creates a pretty circle onthe top of the balloon envelope, which islooking especially nice when two-colourpaper is used for this balloon. We dorecommend starting your balloon foldingadventure from this design.18-section Hot Air Balloon

(Outside Top Lock)

18-section Hot Air Balloon(Inside Top Lock)

The Inside Top Lock minutely shown inthe article “Hot Air Balloon (Inside TopLock)” is more complex in folding sincethe process of locking is taking placeinside the balloon. This is a rather robustlock that is completely hidden on thefinished design and provides a smallaperture and an appealing visual patternof balloon sections on the top. It’sadvisable to take strong paper becausethis inside top lock adds an extra stressto the upper edge of paper used for theballoon envelope; in case of weak ordried-up paper the edge may tear a bitduring the locking. You may reinforce theedge of paper as advised in a practicaltip given in the afore-mentioned article.

Top and Bottom Locks of Balloon Envelopes


Skirt-likeInside Top Lock

This type of the Inside Top Lockis based on the same principleas the Skirt Lock (Bottom Lock).It is used for the Montgolfierballoon designs and shown ingreat detail in the article“Montgolfier Balloon (8-ModuleEnvelope)”. To the moment whenyou learned various designs fromthis book, it will be no problemto comprehend this lock, but thefact that the lock is on the insideof the balloon adds complexity.

This Skirt-like Inside Top Lockcan be used for designs of HotAir Balloons presented in thisbook also, but be aware that theless sections in the balloon themore complex the lockingprocess will be. Although we don’tshow this specific type of Skirt-like Inside Top Lock for Hot AirBalloons in the book, you maytry if you want, but it’s advisablethat you master the MontgolfierBalloon first.Skirt-like Inside Top Lock

on 24-section Montgolfier Balloon(8-module Envelope)

Skirt-like Inside Top Lockon 15-section Hot Air Balloon

Considering the quantity of pieces of paper used, there are twomain types of balloon envelopes - multi-piece and one-piece. We’llshow the examples here grouping them in connection with thequantity of sections of balloon envelopes.

The Montgolfier Balloon designs with the multi-piece envelope inthis book, no matter how many modules in them, have the fixedquantity of sections – 24 to maintain its round shape. There is aversion with 8-module envelope, where each module folded froma rectangle, 1:2 in proportion. And the other Montgolfier Balloonversion with the multi-piece envelope presented in the book has4 modules, each module folded from a square.The designs of Hot Air Balloon with the multi-piece balloon envelopepresented in the book have another story. These can be foldedfrom several balloon modules with the different number of sections.The quantity of balloon modules (each folded from a rectangle,1:2 in proportion) may vary from 5 to 8 to receive a desired balloonshape from an elegant 15-section balloon to a tubby 24-sectionballoon. The balloon modules may overlap by 1 or 2 sections. Inthe book, the balloon assembly is shown on an example of an 18-section balloon, folded from 6 balloon modules that overlap by 1section, but you can extrapolate the principle on any variationpresented here. Despite types of top locks - outside or inside,designs of Hot Air Balloons are using practically the same balloonmodule with just some minor difference in the final folding steps,so the following variations apply to both types of designs.

24-section Montgolfier Balloon(4-module Envelope)

Multi-Piece Balloon Envelopes

Multi-Piece and One-Piece Balloon Envelopes


Overlap by 2 sections

15-section 5-piece Balloon Envelope(5 modules (1:2), 1-section overlap)




Overlap by 1 section

The 15-section balloon is having the slim and elegantclassic shape. It works well for all types of the top lock –outside top lock and inside top lock.

To incorporate more colours you may overlap modules by 2 sections. For instance, using8 modules will result in the 16-section balloon envelope. Although it works well for bothtypes of the top lock, it’s better to use with the inside top lock.


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LETTER or A4

16-section 4-piece Balloon Envelope(4 modules (1:2 1sec), 1-section overlap)




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20-section 4-piece Balloon Envelope(4 modules (1:2 2sec), 1-section overlap)


When you need a balloon envelope made of 4 modules, you may use for them rectangles thathave 1 extra section, which will be used for overlapping. So you’ll need 4 rectangles, 5:8 inproportion each. For instance, you may efficiently use any standard format of paper, Letter or A4,to yield a rectangle 5:8, as shown.To do that, first, mark a maximum rectangle 1:2 on Letter or A4 and fold it in 4 equal verticalsections. After that, project one extra section and then cut the resulted rectangle.

This variation works well for alltypes of the top lock – outsidetop lock and inside top lock.

Also for a 4-module balloon envelope, you may use for each module a rectangle that has 2 extrasections, one of which will be used for overlapping. It will result in a 20-section balloon. You’ll need4 rectangles, 6:8 in proportion each. For instance, you may efficiently use a standard paper ofLetter format to yield a rectangle 6:8, as shown. To do that, first, mark a maximum rectangle 1:2on Letter and fold it in 4 equal vertical sections. After that, project two extra sections and then cutthe resulted rectangle. This variation works well for both types of the top lock – outside and inside.

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extra sect ions








In the both articles - “Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)” and “Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock)”- the balloon assembly is shown on an example of an 18-section balloon, folded from 6 balloonmodules that overlap by 1 section. This is a very good balanced shape for the balloon, not slimalready, but not tubby yet.

Of course, you may incorporate more modules to get a tubby shape of the balloon. For instance,the 21-section balloon is looking quite cute. It works well for all types of the top lock, but it’s betterto use with the inside top lock, as the top aperture will remain small with this type of the top lock.



Overlap by 2 sections




24-section HotAir Balloon(Inside Top

Lock)

You may receive a cute tubby balloon with 21 sections,if using 3 squares for balloon modules that overlapby 1 section. Fold them in the same way as regularballoon modules, only using squares.

T h e t u b b yballoons workwell for all typesof the top lock,but wi th theinside top lockyou will get thetop aper turerelatively smallin size, and withthe outside toplock - wider one.

You also may use 8 standard modules (1:2) with1 section overlapping to get the 24-section balloon.

The 24-sect ionballoon can bereceived with 4balloon modulesfolded from squaresthat overlap by 2sections, as shown.Fold them in thesame way asregular bal loonmodules, only usingsquares.

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Each version of balloon envelopes presented in this book can be folded from a single piece ofpaper.

15-section Hot Air Balloon(outside Top Lock)



23-section MontgolfierBalloon

The one-piece envelope of the MontgolfierBalloon folds from a rectangle, 1:3 inproportion, which results in 23-section balloon.

Of course, you may use a rectangle between theseproportions; say, adding a required number ofsections to a rectangle, 1:2 in proportion, to get aone-piece balloon of a desired shape.

Large-size origami paper and colour copy paper can be used formost of the multi-piece designs. For 1-piece envelope balloonsyou may use gift wrapping paper (not too thin), even holographicfoil paper that comes in rolls. Many fine Japanese papers can beused as well such as Chiyogami paper. Actually you mayexperiment with any paper that is sturdy, thin, with fine finish. Youeven can use craft paper or thicker art paper for a large scalemodel. You may use posters or maps to get quite a uniqueappearance of balloons.Also try our printable colour pattern for the Montgolfier Balloon(8-module Envelope), presented in this book.

The designs of Hot Air Balloon with the one-pieceballoon envelope presented in the book can befolded from a rectangle, 1:2 in proportion, to get a15-section balloon, as well as from a rectangle, 1:3in proportion, resulting in a 23-section balloon of atubby shape.

24-section Montgolfier Balloon(colour pattern printed on paper)

Enjoy this book with all the presented designs and have fun foldingthe whole fleet of origami balloons! Happy folding!

One-Piece Balloon Envelopes

Recommended Paper

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The balloon envelope folds from several balloonmodules, each folded from a rectangle, 1:2 inproportion. The square basket folds from a squarewith a side that is 3/4 of the short side of the rectangleused for the balloon module.The quantity of balloon modules may vary from 5 to8 to receive a desired balloon shape from an elegant15-section balloon to a tubby 24-section balloon. Theballoon modules may overlap by 1 or 2 sections.

The finished model will bemeasuring a bit more than 3/4of the tall side of the initialrectangle used for the balloonmodule, as pictured.

We will show here the 18-section balloon, as pictured,folded from 6 balloon modules that overlap by 1 section.

Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)

This modular version of Hot Air Balloon consists of a modular balloon envelope with the outsidetop lock and a 1-piece square basket.

by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov

In case of standard copy paper either Letter or A4 format, use itsheight to maximum.

Letter format: use 11 x 5 1/2 inches rectangles for balloon modulesand a 4 1/8-inch square for a basket to receive the finished modelabout 8 3/4 inches high.

A4: use 30 x 15 cm rectangles for balloon modules and an 11.3-cmsquare for a basket to receive the finished model about 23 cm high.

Balloon Modules

Basket

Suggested paper: regular origamipaper, colour copy paper. Also youmay experiment with any paper that issturdy, thin, with fine finish. You evencan use craft paper or thicker art paperfor a large scale model.

Suggested sizes: In case of origami paper, usea 10-inch (25 cm) size to get the rectangles 10 x5 inches (25 x 12.5 cm) in size; respectively usea 3 3/4 -inch (9.4 cm) square for a basket. In thiscase the finished model will be about 7 1/2 inches(18.5 cm) high.

To hang such origami Hot Air Balloon you will need a piece of lineand a little rectangular piece of paper about 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion,which in length is a bit less than the balloon diameter.


Balloon Module (from 1:2 rectangle)If using two-color paper, begin with colored side up in portrait position.

Valley fold therectangle in halffrom bottom totop, press the foldflat and open it up. Now valley fold the

rectangle in halffrom side to side,press the fold flatand unfold it up.

Valley fold the leftand r ight-handedges to meet themiddle fold-line,press the folds flatand unfold them.Then turn thepaper over.

Divide each vertical section inhalf by valley folding, therebymaking 8 equal vertical sections.Now fold the one vertical

section of the right-hand edgealong the existing fold-line.

Working with theupper and lowerright corners, makethe diagonal fold-l ines over twolayers o f th i svertical section byvalley folding, ass h o w n . T h e n ,unfold the front flap.

This should be the result. Now fold 3 verticalsections of the right-hand edge along theexisting fold-line and repeat step 6.

Repeat steps 5-7 as inmirror for the left-hand side.

This shouldbe the result.

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Next 4 steps from 9 to 12 are showing anefficient way to fold the top and bottomedges shown in step 13. But if you’d like,you may jump to step 13 from here.

Fold the left-and r i gh t -hand sectionsas shown.

This shouldbe the result.Then turn thepaper over.

Working with the top,separate the front layerand valley fold it as shown,as far as it will go. Thenrepeat for the bottom part.

Unfold the top andbottom flaps and theside sections, thereforeunfolding the papercompletely.

Along the fold-lines madein step 11, valley fold thetop and bottom edges, asshown.

Valley fold the rectanglein half from top to bottom.

Separate the front flapand valley fold it up tomeet the top edge.

This should be the result.Now valley fold thebottom edge up to meetthe central horizontal line(which is the lower edgeof the front flap), so thedots coincide, press thefold flat and unfold it.

Unfold the frontflap up, as shown.

Now working with 2uppe r ho r i zon ta lsections, divide eachof them in half by‘valley’ folding, so thedots coincide.

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This should be theresult. Unfold thelower horizontal flap.

Working with the selected 3 horizontalsections at the upper part, makediagonal “mountain” folds as shown.It’s convenient to work “in the air”,successively pinching a neededdiagonal in each rectangle.

This should be theresult. Now re-fold theupper parts of theselected vertical fold-lines into the ‘valleys’.Now re-fold the most

upper parts of theselected verticalfold-lines into the‘mountains’. Thenturn the paper over.

Working with the selectedhorizontal section at the lowerpart, make diagonal “mountain”folds as shown. It’s convenientto work “in the air”, successivelypinching a needed diagonal ineach rectangle. Then turn thepaper over.

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This should be the result. Check outall the ‘mountain’ and ‘valley” linesand then carefully pleat the paperaccording these lines.

Here is the profile of theresulted pleated paper.

The form now is rather 3D, so the following foldingprocess is shown in a photo-diagram style.

This should be the result.Check out all the folds.

The other side.

The balloon moduleis ready!

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We will show the assembly of the 18-section balloon, as pictured,folded from 6 balloon modules that overlap by 1 section.

Assembly of 18-section Balloon Envelope(from 6 Balloon Modules)

For this particular balloon we used regular origamipaper - the rectangles 10 x 5 inches (25 x 12.5cm) in size for balloon modules.

The colours scheme used is a classic rainbow.6 spectral colours work great for this design,namely: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, andviolet. So you will need one balloon module percolour.

It’s also possible to use just 2 complementarycolours like red and green, blue and orange,yellow and violet. In this case your will need 3balloon modules of each colour.

So prepare the balloon modules and diligently follow the assemblyinstructions that shown in a great detail with step-by-step photo-diagrams and written comments.


Get ready all the balloon modules in anappropriate order, in our case it’s 6 modules.

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This should be the result. The 1st and 2ndmodules are connected. Turn the paper over.

Take the first two modules and place the onedouble section of the 2nd module atop the 1stone, aligning paper along the folds and henceoverlapping the 1st module.

Note that the flap of the 2nd module shouldenvelop the flap of 1st module, as pictured.

So now when all the folds are aligned, compressthe connected modules gently together and thenrelease them.

Back view. Be sure that the overlapping sectionsof the connected modules are well aligned. Returnthe paper in the previous position.

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Here are the connected 1st and 2nd modules.

Be sure that the overlapping sections of theconnected modules are wel l al igned.

Now add the 3rd module, placing it atop of the2nd module, aligning paper along the folds ofone double section and hence overlapping the2nd module.

The flap of the 3rd module should envelop theflap of 2nd module, as pictured.

Now add the 4th module in the same way asexplained before.

Here are the connected 1st, 2nd and 3rd modules.

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Here are the connected 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4thmodules.

Here are the connected 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and5th modules. Don’t forget to gently compress theconnected modules together when you addedthe next module.

Compress the connected modules gently togetherand then release them.

Now add the 5th module in the same way asexplained before.

This should be the result. Check all the connectionso that the flaps envelop each next one correctly.

And finally add the 6th module in the same wayas explained before.

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Here are all the connected modules - 1st, 2nd,3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th.

Compress the lower part of the paper as shownin next step. Be sure to keep all the overlappedfolds in their places as you compress the paper.

Gently compress the connected modules togetherand then release them.

This should be the result. Turn the paper around.

Now, it looks as if you are holding a fan. Turn thepaper around, so the squeezed part is on thetop.

This should be the result. Keeping the lower partsqueezed, turn the paper over into the positionshown in the next step.

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This should be the result. Now we are ready towork with the squeezed part in order to do aballoon’s bottom lock.

In the process... fold the edge down along theexisting fold-lines, squeezing the sides of thissection.

The marked place is shown enlarged in thefollowing steps.

Keeping the most part of the paper squeezedatop, stretch the right-hand side a bit, as shown.Now working with the second double section,fold its edge down along the existing fold-lines,as pictured.

This should be the result. Now along the existingfold-lines, valley fold the upper edge of the section,bringing it into the position, shown in the nextstep.

This should be the result. Now compress the 2double sections as shown.

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In the process... Fold down this triangular flap,thereby locking two sections together.

Working with this double section, fold its edgedown along the existing fold-lines, as pictured,repeating step 30 for this double section, therebylocking two neighbouring sections together.

This should be the result. Now compress thefolds to secure the lock.

This should be the result. Now open the folds inthe next double section as pictured in the nextstep.

In the process... Make sure that the layers areadjusted each other and continue to fold downthis triangular flap, thereby making a lock.

In the process... Note that this section containstwo layers as it is situated on the overlapped partof the two modules.

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This should be the result. Now fold the left-handflap, thereby closing this section.

Valley fold the upper edge of the section down,thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.

This should be the result. Again along the existingfold-lines, valley fold the upper edge of the sectiondown, thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.

This should be the result. Now fold the left-handflap to the right to work with the next section.

Note that this section contains two layers as it isan overlapped part of the two modules. Be surethe layers are well aligned. Then along the existingfold-lines valley fold the upper edge of the sectiondown, thereby locking it.

This should be the result. Fold the left-hand flapto the right to work with the next section.

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This should be the result. When a few sectionsare locked, it’s good to compress the all thelayers together to secure the folds. So bring allthe flaps together.


Compress the flaps to secure the folds. After that,open out the next section to work with.

This should be the result. Again along the existingfold-lines, valley fold the upper edge of the sectiondown, thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.

This should be the result. Don’t forget to compressthe flaps to secure the folds from time to time.Then, open out the next section to work with.

Valley fold the upper edge of the section down,thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.

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Note that, this section contains two layers as itis an overlapped part of the two modules. Besure the layers are well aligned and then alongthe existing fold-lines, valley fold the upper edgeof the section down, thereby locking it.

Fold the left-hand flap to the right to work withthe next section.


Along the existing fold-lines, valley fold the upperedge of the section down, thereby locking twoneighbouring sections together.

Compress the flaps to secure the folds. Then,open out the next section to work with.

This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, valley fold the upper edge of the sectiondown, thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether. And then, bring all the flaps together.

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This should be the result. Valley fold the upperedge of the section down, thereby locking twoneighbouring sections together.


Fold the left-hand flap to the right to bring all theflaps together.

Compress the flaps to secure the folds. Then,open out the next section to work with.

Just a couple of flaps left! Valley fold the upperedge of the section down along the existing fold-lines, thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.


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Valley fold the upper edge of the section downalong the existing fold-lines, thereby locking twoneighbouring sections together.


Fold the left-hand flap to the right to work withthe next section.

And now making the last lock, valley fold theupper edge of the section down along the existingfold-lines, thereby locking two neighbouringsections together. Note, the last section will remainunlocked.

This should be the result. And fold the left-handflap to the right to work with the next section.

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All the necessary locks are ready. Compress theflaps to secure the folds.

This should be the result. Check out that all themodules on the top are aligned well.Turn the model around, so that the locked partlocated in the top.

This should be the result. Note, the side sectionshave to remain unlocked. Stretch out the lowerpart a little – it does remind of a sundress, isn’tit?

This should be the result. Now turn the modelover.

Starting from the top, superimpose the right-handsection onto the left-hand section, so that thefolds of layers coincide with each other.

Move sides closer together, as we are going toconnect the side sections.

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In the process… Apply the top part of the right-hand section onto the left-hand section…

This should be the result. Now turn the modelaround.

In the process… Be sure all the folds coincide.

As soon as the top part is aligned, continue tosuperimpose the right-hand section onto the left-hand section further. Be sure that the left-handsection is not folded inside and that the fold ofboth sections are coinciding.

Insert the upper layer under the flap atop as faras it will go and be sure that all the folds of theoverlapped sections coincide.

This should be the result. To continuesuperimposing the sections, you have to insertthe upper layer under the flap atop, as shown.

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This should be the result. Gently, according tothe existing fold-lines, bring the top of theoverlapping sections to join the other folds at theballoon’s upper centre.

This should be the result. This is how the balloon’supper centre should look like at this point. Turnthe model around to finish the bottom lock of theballoon.

In the process… When all folds of the overlappedsections are perfectly aligned, the paper will bealmost automatically finding its way in the correctposition.

In the process… Gently bring the top of theoverlapping sections to join the other folds at theballoon’s upper centre.

Before working with the last lock, make sure thatthe layers of the overlapped sections are alignedand correct it if necessary.

This should be the result. The marked place isshown enlarged in the following steps.

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When the layers of the overlapped sections arealigned, let’s make the last lock. Valley fold theupper double-layered edge down along theexisting fold-lines.

Sink the corner in between the flaps, therebymaking the final lock of the bottom part of theballoon.

This should be the result. Fold the left-hand flapto the right, closing this section.

Now separate the flaps of this section as shown.

To secure the folds of the lock, consistentlycompress a few flaps together all around thelock.

This should be the result. Now the bottom partof the balloon is completely locked.

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This should be the result. The bottom part of theballoon is well locked.

Working the overlapped section marked as 1,pinch the edge of the section and along theexisting fold-line valley fold the corner, as shown.

The side view of the balloon. Now turn the modelaround to work with the upper lock of the balloon.

This should be the result. The marked place isshown enlarged in the following steps. We willstart with the overlapped section (marked as 1)that we connected the last in the bottom lock.

This should be the result. Continuing workingwith this 1st section, valley fold the other cornerto meet the middle-line of this section, therebylocking this section completely.

Press the fold flat; it’s locking this side of thesection.

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This should be the result. Now compress thefolded edges of this section to secure the folds.

Working with the section, marked as 2, valleyfold the corners along the existing fold-lines, asshown, and compress the folds well, therebylocking this section.

In the process… Pinch the edges of the sectionwell and then release them.

The 1st section is locked. We will do locks onevery other section, ie on alternative sections.So skip the next section that is adjoined with the1st one and concentrate on the other followingsection that is marked as 2.


This should be the result. The section markedas 2 is locked. Now skip the next section to workwith the other section that is marked as 3.

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This should be the result. The 3rd lock iscompleted. Now skip the next section to workwith the other section that is marked as 4.

Working on the 5th lock, valley fold the cornersalong the existing fold-lines, as shown, andcompress the folds well, thereby locking thissection.


This should be the result. The 4th lock iscompleted. Now skip the next section to workwith the other section that is marked as 5.


This should be the result. The 5th lock iscompleted. Now skip the next section to workwith the other section that is marked as 6.

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This should be the result. The 6th lock iscompleted. Just three locks left to work with! Skipthe next section to work with the other sectionthat is marked as 7.



This should be the result. The 7th lock iscompleted. Skip the next section to work with theother section that is marked as 8.

Working on the 9th lock, valley fold the uppercorner along the existing fold-line, as shown.

This should be the result. The 8th lock iscompleted. Skip the next section to work with theother section that is marked as 9.

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Continue with the 9th lock, valley fold theremained corner along the existing fold-line.Since it’s the last lock, there is a certain tension,so try to keep the layers aligned. Compress thefolds well, thereby locking this last section.

The side view.

The 18-section balloonenvelope is ready!!!

This should be the result. All 9 locks are ready!

The top view. If needed secure the folds of thelocks one more time.

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Take the paper stopper as well.Get your balloon ready, turned to you by the topopening.

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Take a piece of line (about 2 times longer that the height of the original rectangle used for theballoon module) and a little rectangular piece of paper about 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which inlength is a bit less than the balloon diameter.

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Fold in half again…

This should be the result.Tighten the lock. If you needyou may do another knot tosecure it even more.

The loop with the paperstopper is ready.

The paper stopper is ready.Tie the ends of the line in aknot to make a loop.

Place the paper stopper atopthe knot part of the loop asshown and bringing the otherend of the loop atop the foldedpaper, thread it into the littleloop with the knot end.

Fold the rectanglein half lengthways.

Attaching Line Loop with Paper Stopper


Insert the paper stopper into the top opening ofthe balloon.

… until you see the paper stopper is stopped.

Push the end of the paper stopper deeper intothe balloon, but keep the line loop outside.

Pull out the line loop as far as it will go…

Now you can hang the balloon.This should be the result. The line loop is attachedto the balloon.

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If using two-color paper, begin with colored side up.

Valley fold the oppositecorners together, inturn, to make thediagonal fold lines, andopen them up. Then,turn the paper over.

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The square basket folds from a square with a side that is 3/4 of theshort side of the rectangle used for the balloon module.

Valley fold the opposite sidestogether in both directions,and open them up.

Press the midpoint of the square, until thesides pop up. Bring the sides together anddown towards you. Press the top downneatly into a square, thereby completingthe shape that, in origami, is called thepreliminary base.

Valley fold the lower slopingedges over, so they lie alongthe middle fold-line. Pressthem flat and unfold them.Repeat behind.

Valley fold the right-hand flap over to theleft, as though turningthe page of a book.Repeat behind.

Inside reverse fold theright- and left-hand pointsinto the model along thefold-lines made in step 4.Repeat behind.

This should be theresul t that , inorigami, is calledthe bird base withlowered f laps.

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Valley fold the lower slopingedges over, so they lie alongthe vertical middle line.Press them flat.

Separate the layers of the right-hand flap, open out and squashit down neatly into the positionshown in step 10.

Separate the layersof the left-hand flap,open out and squashit down neatly.

This should bethe result. Turnthe model over.

Repeat steps 8 to10 for this side.Separate the layers as shown.

Valley fold the right-hand flap overto the left, as though turning thepage of a book. Repeat behind.

Valley fold the lowersloping edges over,so they lie along themiddle fold-line.Press them flat.Repeat behind.

This should be theresult. Turn themodel around.

Separate the front flapand fold it down, asshown. We will makesome preliminaryfolds on it.

Working with this flap, valley foldthe left-hand sloping edge to meetthe adjacent top edge of the flap,make a limited fold-line, as shown,and unfold it. Repeat the samewith the r ight-hand edge.

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Working with the front flap,fold it along the fold-linemade in step 17 and alongthe middle-fold line tobring it into the positionshown in the next step.

Fold the resultednarrow flap tothe right.

Now fold thetnarrow flap tothe le f t andunfold it.

Open out thenarrow f lap.

This should be the result.Turn the model over.

Separate the frontflap and fold itdown, as shown,and repeat steps 17to 21 for this flap.

Valley fold the right-handflap over to the left, asthough turning the pageof a book. Repeat behind.

This should be the result.Separate the front flap andfold it down, as shown, andrepeat steps 17 to 21 forthis flap.

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This should be theresult. Repeat steps17 to 21 behind withthe remaining flap.

This should be the result. Liftup the 4 flaps half way, so themodel opens and look like astar when you look from top, asshown in the next step. Turnthe model in this position.

Working with the centreof the model, insert thefinger into the star-shaped opening and foldone of the soft stretchededges into the corner,securing the folds so itsedges are coincide withthe corner.

This should be the result.Now pinch the flaps alongthe existing fold-lines,shaping them into thefuture supports that willattach the basket to theskirt of the balloon.

This should be the result.Fold the other softstretched edges into therespect ive corners,thereby making theopening of the basketsquare-shaped.

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Shape the basket itselffrom inside. Then bringthe supports upright.

Here is the completed square basket withthe upright rigid supports that will attach thebasket to the skirt of the balloon.

Optional FoldsIn case you fold the large balloon model, you maymake the basket’s upright supports thinner.

Working alongthe edge of theupright support,fold it in half asshown.

Here is the completedsquare basket withthe thinner uprightrigid supports.

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Take the basket as shown. Fold the tip of thefront upright support in the same direction as thatnarrow opening in the flap, because this tip willbe inserted into this opening later.

This should be the result. Note that the flap hasa narrow opening.

Repeat step 4 for each of the rest upright supports.Keep the size of the tip and the direction of foldingthe same for each upright support.

This should be the result.

Take the balloon by the bottom lock turned towardyou. Open one of the flaps of the balloon skirt asshown.

Get your balloon envelope (with a piece of lineattached to it) and the square basket ready.

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Now the basket is ready to be attached to theballoon envelope.

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Insert the tip of the respective upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap as faras it will go.

This should be the result. Position the tip in themiddle of the flap and then lock the flap, returningit into the original position.

This is the opposite side of the balloon. Openthe middle flap of the balloon skirt as shown. Andthen insert the tip of the respective upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap.

This should be the result. Now the tip of theupright support is locked in the balloon skirt.Next, turn the balloon around on 180 degrees toget access to the opposite side.

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Move the tip of the support into the narrowopening as far as it will go. And then close theflap, returning it into the original position.

This should be the result. Open the middle flapof the balloon skirt as shown.

This should be the result. Now the second uprightsupport is locked in the balloon skirt.

Now turn the balloon around on 90 degrees toget access to the marked side.

This should be the result. Next, turn the balloonaround on 180 degrees to get access to theopposite side.

Insert the tip of the respective upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap. Andthen close the flap, returning it into the originalposition, thereby locking the tip in it.

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This should be the result. Open the middle flapof the balloon skirt as shown.

Now you may adjust the position of the basket,moving tips of the upright supports in therespective flaps up and down as desired.

Insert the tip of the last upright support into thenarrow opening of the opened flap. And thenclose the flap, returning it into the original position,thereby locking the tip in it.


By the way, next time, you can turn the balloonupside down and in this position insert the tipsof the basket supports into the skirt or adjust theposition of the basket if needed.


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Congratulation!!!Your origami balloon is ready for take off!

That’s all – the basket is attached to the balloonenvelope.

Here is the completed multi-piece hot air balloonwith outside top lock!

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This version of the balloon folds from a single piece paper. Use a rectangle 1:2 in proportion toget a 15-section balloon of a classic shape. Using a rectangle, 1:3 in proportion, will result in a23-section balloon of a tubby shape (see the end of this article for details).

The outside top lock and the bottom lock of theballoon envelope folded in the same techniqueas it was for multi-piece balloon shown before.

The design of the balloon envelope is having aballoon skirt on the bottom, which may look likea basket.

We will show here the 15-section balloon, as pictured,folded from a rectangle (a double square), 1:2 in proportionthat overlap by 1 section.

The finished model will be measuring – a bit less than 3/4of the short side of the initial rectangle, as pictured.

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15-section Balloon (1:2 rectangle)

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One-Piece Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)


Optionally, you may add a 1-piecesquare basket to this model, justlike it was in the multi-piece balloon.In this case, the square basket foldsfrom a square with a side that is 3/8of the short side of the rectangleused for the balloon.

Suggested paper: large-size origami paper, Chiyogamipaper, gift wrapping paper (not too thin). Also you mayexperiment with any paper that is sturdy, thin, with finefinish. You even can use craft paper or thicker art paper fora large scale model.

To hang such origami Hot Air Balloon you will need apiece of line and a little rectangular piece of paper about1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which in length is a bit less thanthe balloon diameter.

In case of adding the basket,the whole balloon will be a bitmore than 3/4 of the shortside of the initial rectangle.

Suggested sizes: Use a large piece of paper. Forinstance, use a rectangle, 18 x 9 inches (46 x 23 cm) insize, to get the finished model about 6 inches (15 cm)high. It’s exactly what was used for the orange balloonshown in this article.

The balloon shown on this page is folded from Chiyogamipaper. A rectangle, 22 x 11 inches (55 x 27.5 cm) in sizewas used for the balloon itself and a 4 1/8-inch (10 cm)square for the basket. The resulted model turned 9 inches(23 cm) high.



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Use a rectangle, in proportion 1 to 2. If using two-color paper, begin with coloredside up in landscape position.

Valley fold the rectangle inhalf from bottom to top, pressthe fold flat and open it up.

Now divide the rectangle byvalley folding on 8 equalvertical sections.

Divide each vertical sectionin half by valley folding,thereby making 16 equalvertical sections.

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On this side, divide each vertical section in half by valleyfolding, thereby making 32 equal vertical sections in total.

The marked placewi l l be shownenlarged in thefollowing steps.

Now fold the onevertical section ofthe r ight-handedge along theexisting fold-line.


This should be theresult. Now fold 3vertical sectionsof the right-handedge along theexisting fold-lineand repeat step 6.

Repeat steps 5-7 for theeach other vert icalsection all way till tomiddle of the rectangleand then repeat thesame in mirror for theleft-hand side.



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Fold the right-hand section asshown. Repeatthe same with theleft-hand side.

This should bethe resu l t .Then turn thepaper over.

Working with the top,separate the front layer(at the right and left)and valley fold theedge down as shown,as far as it will go. Thenrepeat the same for thebottom part.

Unfold the top and bottom flapsand the side sections, thereforeunfolding the paper completely.

Along the fold-lines, valleyfold the top and bottomedges, as shown.

This should be the result.Valley fold the rectangle inhalf from top to bottom.

Separate the front flapand valley fold it up tomeet the top edge.



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This should be theresult. Now valley foldthe bottom edge up tomeet the cen t ra lhorizontal line (which isthe lower edge of thefront flap), so the dotscoincide, press the foldflat and unfold it. Unfold the front flap up, as shown.

Now working with 2 upperhorizontal sections, divideeach of them in half by‘valley’ folding, so the dotscoincide. Then, unfold thelower horizontal flap. Thenturn the paper over.

This should be the result. Examine the picture to realize the connectingpoints of the diagonals that will go through 3 sections as shown.

A ruler and a bonefolder or similarobject will providea great deal of helpin making perfectdiagonal folds.

Place the ruler connecting the dots, as shown. Press the ruler to fix the paper underneath. Keepingthe ruler in the position, insert the bone folder under the paper to meet the ruler’s edge and tracethe line between the dots, embossing it along the way. Then, remove the ruler and the bone folderfrom the paper



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Along the embossed guide-line, make a good fold, connecting the dots as shown.Press it flat and unfold it. Now using the same technique, proceed with the otherdiagonal-folds as shown. Mind the connecting dots.

This should bet h e r e s u l t .M a k e t h ediagonal fold-lines in anotherd i r e c t i o n ,minding thec o n n e c t i n gdots. Then turnthe paper over.

Examine the picture to realize the connecting points of the folds as shown by the dots.Re-fold the upper part of the vertical middle–line of each double section into a “valley”as shown, so that each resulted ‘valley’ fold is limited by the dots.



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Examine the picture to realize the connecting points of the folds as shown by the dots.Re-fold each marked vertical fold–line, limited by the dots, pinching it into a “mountain”.

This should be the result. Examine the picture to realize the connecting points of thediagonals in the lower part. Using the same technique with a ruler and a bone foldershown in steps 19-20, make the diagonal fold-lines, minding the connecting dots.

This should bet h e r e s u l t .Check out all the‘mountain’ and‘valley” lines andcarefully pleatt h e p a p e raccording theselines.



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Here is the profile of the resultedpleated paper. The form now israther 3D, so the following foldingprocess is shown in a photo-diagram style.


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The pleated paper is readyto be turned into a balloon.



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This should be the result. Keeping the lower partsqueezed, turn the paper over into the positionshown in the next step.

Now, it looks as if you are holding a fan. Turn thepaper around, so the squeezed part is on thetop.

Keeping the most part of the paper squeezedatop, stretch the right-hand side a bit. Now workingwith the second double section, fold its edgedown along the existing fold-lines. The markedplace is shown enlarged in the following steps.

This should be the result. Now we are ready towork with the squeezed part in order to do aballoon’s bottom lock.

Turn the paper around into this position. Compressthe lower part of the paper as shown in next step.

The one-piece balloon assembles in the sameway as shown in the article “Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)”, steps 21 to 118, article pages10 to 26 (book pages 23 to 39). So we’ll showthe short version of the assembly here.


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This should be the result. Now compress the 2double sections as shown. Then, along theexisting fold-lines, valley fold the upper edge ofthe section, bringing it into the position, shownin the next step.

This should be the result. Now continue to lockneighbouring sections together, repeating steps37-38 over and over.

This should be the result. Now turn the left-handflap as shown, thereby closing this section.

Working with this double section, fold its edgedown along the existing fold-lines, as pictured,thereby locking two neighbouring sectionstogether.

This should be the result. Note, the first and lastsections remain unlocked. Compress the flapsto secure the folds. Then release them.

In the process... For detailed step-by-step lockingprocess see the article “Hot Air Balloon (OutsideTop Lock)”, steps 27 to 66, article pages 11 to17 (book pages 24 to 30).


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This should be the result. The side sections haveto remain unlocked. Stretch out the lower part ofthe sundress-like form a little. Now turn the modelover.

In the process… Apply the top part of the right-hand section onto the left-hand section…Be sureall the folds coincide.

This should be the result. Move sides closertogether, as we are going to connect the sidesections.

Starting from the top, superimpose the right-handsection onto the left-hand section, so that thefolds of layers coincide with each other.

Turn the model around like this. To continuesuperimposing the section, you have to insertthe upper layer under the flap atop, as shown,as far as it will go and be sure that all the foldsof the over lapped sect ions coincide.

As soon as the top part is aligned, continue tosuperimpose the right-hand section onto the left-hand section further. Be sure that the left-handsection is not folded inside and that the folds ofboth sections are coinciding.


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When the layers of the overlapped sections arealigned, let’s make the last lock. Valley fold theupper double-layered edge down along theexisting fold-lines.

This should be the result. Fold the left-hand flapto the right, closing this section.

Now before working with the last lock, make surethat the layers of the overlapped sections arealigned and correct it if necessary.


This should be the result. Continue bringing thetop of the overlapping sections to join the otherfolds at the balloon’s upper centre.Then turn the model around to finish locking the balloon’s skirt.

This should be the result. Gently, according tothe existing fold-lines, bring the top of theoverlapping sections to join the other folds at theballoon’s upper centre.


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Working the overlapped section marked as 1,along the existing fold-line valley fold the cornersof the section, as shown. Press the folds flat,thereby locking this section.

This should be the result. We will start with theoverlapped section (marked as 1) that weconnected the last in the bottom lock.

The side view of the balloon. Now turn the modelaround to work with the upper lock.

Now to secure the folds of the lock, consistentlycompress a few flaps together all around thelock.The bottom part of the balloon is well locked.

This should be the result. Now the bottom partof the balloon is completely locked.

Now separate the flaps of this last section andsink the corner in between the flaps, therebymaking the final lock of the this part of the balloon.

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This should be the result. The 1st section islocked. We will do locks on every other section,ie on alternative sections. So skip the next sectionthat is adjoined with the 1st one and concentrateon the following section that is marked as 2.

This should be the result. All the locks are ready!If needed, for detailed step-by-step lockingprocess see the article “Hot Air Balloon (OutsideTop Lock)”, steps 93 to 117, article pages 22 to26 (book pages 35 to 39).


This should be the result. The section marked 2is locked. Now skip the next section to work withthe other section that is marked as 3. Continuelocking the top in the same way.

The side view. The 15-section balloon envelopeis ready!!!

The top view. Consistently compress the folds oflocked sections once again, thereby securing thefolds of the locks for sure.

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Paper StopperTake a piece of line (about 2 times longer that the height of the original rectangle used for theballoon module) and a little rectangular piece of paper about 1:3 in proportion, which in length isa bit less than the balloon diameter.

Fold in half again…

This should be the result.Tighten the lock. If you needyou may do another knot tosecure it even more.

The loop with the paperstopper is ready.

The paper stopper is ready.Tie the ends of the line in aknot to make a loop.

Place the paper stopper atopthe knot part of the loop asshown and bringing the otherend of the loop atop the foldedpaper, thread it into the littleloop with the knot end.

Fold the rectanglein half lengthways.



Insert the paper stopper into the top opening ofthe balloon.

Get your balloon ready, turned to you by the topopening. Take the paper stopper as well.


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Here is the completed one-piece hotair balloon with outside top lock!

Pull out the line loop as far as it will go until yousee the paper stopper is stopped.

This should be the result. The line loop is attachedto the balloon. Now you can hang the balloon!

Here is the completedone-piece balloon madefrom gi f t -wrappingpaper.

You can create thewho le o r igamiballoon fleet usingvarious kinds ofpaper!

You can use recycled paper also– this one-piece balloon wasfolded from a magazine page.


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Don’t forget that optionally you may add a 1-piece squarebasket to the model in the same way as it was in the multi-piece balloon. In this case, the square basket folds froma square with a side that is 3/8 of the short side of therectangle used for the balloon.

This one-piece balloon isfolded from Chiyogamipaper. The additionalbasket to it was foldedfrom hand-made paper‘Moriki Kozo’.

Here is the completed one-piece balloon made from thefine Japanese translucentpaper called Sukashi. Such anairy balloon will be a perfectdecoration for a wedding!

When you master the model,you can fold mini balloons likethis one.This miniature one-piecebal loon is fo lded f romb e a u t i f u l l y p a t t e r n e dKatazome-shi paper, just 11 x5 1/2 inches (28 x 14 cm) insize. Looks very festive!

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23-section Tubby Balloon (1:3 rectangle)You may fold a tubby balloon, using a rectangle, 1:3 in proportion; it will result in a 23-sectionballoon with 1 double section overlapped.

Follow the diagrams of folding the 15-sectionBalloon with that difference that in step 2 youdivide the rectangle on 12 equal verticalsections; in step 3 - on 24 equal vertical sections;in step 4 - on 48 equal vertical sections.

The f in ishedmodel will bemeasuring – abit less than 3/4of the short sideof the init ialrectangle, aspictured.

Here is the completed one-piece tubbyballoon with the outside top lock.

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Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock)

This modular version of Hot Air Balloon consists of a modular balloon envelope with the inside toplock and a 1-piece square basket. Because of the inside top lock, this version of the balloon ismore complex than the balloon with the outside top lock.


In case of standard copy paper either Letter orA4 format, use its height to maximum.

Letter format: use 11 x 5 1/2 inches rectanglesfor balloon modules and a 4 1/8-inch square fora basket to receive the finished model about 83/4 inches high.

A4: use 30 x 15 cm rectangles for balloonmodules and an 11.3-cm square for a basket toreceive the finished model about 23 cm high.

The balloon envelope folds from several balloonmodules, each folded from a rectangle, 1:2 inproportion. The balloon module for this balloon withthe inside top lock folds practically the same as forthe outside top lock version, but with a few extrafolds.

The quantity of balloon modules may vary from 5 to8 to receive a desired balloon shape from an elegant15-section balloon to a tubby 24-section balloon.The balloon modules may overlap by 1 or 2 sections.

We will show here the 18-section balloon, as pictured,folded from 6 balloon modules that overlap by onesection.

Suggested paper: regular origami paper, colourcopy paper. Also you may experiment with any paperthat is sturdy, thin, with fine finish. You even can usecraft paper or thicker art paper for a large scalemodel.

Suggested sizes: In case of origami paper, use a 10-inch (25 cm) size to get the rectangles 10x 5 inches (25 x 12.5 cm) in size; respectively use a 3 3/4 -inch (9.4 cm) square for a basket. Inthis case the finished model will be about 7 1/2 inches (18.5 cm) high.

To hang such origami Hot Air Balloon you willneed a piece of line and a little rectangular pieceof paper about 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which inlength is a bit less than the balloon diameter.


Balloon Module (from 1:2 rectangle)

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If using two-color paper, begin with colored side up in portrait position.Follow steps 1 to 23 of the Balloon Module diagrams shown in the article “Hot AirBalloon (Outside Top Lock)”, article pages 2 to 4 (book pages 15 to 17).

This should be the result. Check outall the ‘mountain’ and ‘valley’ lines andthen carefully pleat the paperaccording these lines.

The finished model will be measuringa bit more than 3/4 of the tall side ofthe initial rectangle used for the balloonmodule, as pictured.

Unfold the upperhorizontal flap.

The square basket folds from a square with a sidethat is 3/4 of the short side of the rectangle used forthe balloon module.

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Here is the profile of theresulted pleated paper.

The form now is rather 3D,so the following foldingprocess is shown in a photo-diagram style.


The other side. The balloon module for the insidetop lock version is ready!

Practical Tip!The inside top lock will provide an extra stress to the upperpaper edge of each balloon module and if using weak ordried-up paper, the edge may tear a bit during the locking.So in this case, you may reinforce the edge of each balloonmodule applying a strip of sticky tape on the upper horizontalsection on the outer side, as shown. The lock will be inside,so the horizontal section with the sticky tape will be hiddenand not seen on the outer side of the resulted balloon.

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We will show the assembly of the 18-section balloon, as pictured, folded from 6 balloon modulesthat overlap by 1 section. For this particular balloon we used regular colour copy paper - therectangles 11 x 5.5 inches (28 x 14 cm) in size for balloon modules.

Assembly of 18-section Balloon Envelope,Inside Top Lock (from 6 Balloon Modules)

The assembly of the balloon with the inside top lock starts from locking the balloon’s top. The toplock will remain inside, so there will be no access to it once the balloon is ready. Hence it’s imperativethat you do the inside top lock of the balloon correctly following the instructions diligently.And after that the balloon will be locked at the bottom, using the same method as it was shownfor the bottom lock of the balloon with the outside top lock in the article “Hot Air Balloon (OutsideTop Lock)”, article pages 11 to 21 (book pages 24 to 34).

The colours scheme used is a classic rainbow. 6 spectral colourswork great for this design, namely: red, orange, yellow, green, blue,and violet. So you will need one balloon module per colour.

It’s also possible to use just 2 complementary colours like red andgreen, blue and orange, yellow and violet. In this case your willneed 3 balloon modules of each colour.

So prepare the balloon modules and diligentlyfollow the assembly instructions that shown nextin a great detail with step-by-step photo-diagramsand written comments.

You will need 6 paper clips (one per module) inthe process to temporarily keep the overlappingsections aligned before they are locked at thebottom of the balloon.


Get ready all the balloon modules in anappropriate order. In our case, it’s 6 modules,arranged in the colours scheme of a classicrainbow, namely: red, orange, yellow, green,blue, and violet.

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This should be the result. Now fold the fronttriangular flap down, thereby locking this middledouble section.

Take the first module. Note, the modules shouldbe positioned by the inner side toward you. Incase you are using two-colour paper, it shouldbe turned by the inside colour. The marked placeis shown enlarged in the following steps.

Locate the double section at the middle andcompress the side folds to it, bringing the paperinto the position shown in the next step.

This should be the result. The middle doublesection is well locked. This is the basic lock wewill be using to lock the balloon’s top.

In the process…

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Loosen the side sections. The first module isready to be connected to the next one.

Now open the joined double section into theposition shown in the next step.

Take the 2nd module. Place the left-hand doublesection of the 2nd module atop the 1st one,aligning paper along the folds and henceoverlapping the 1st module by one double section.

This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether, so that they adjust their position.

In the process…This should be the result. Now fold the fronttriangular flap down, thereby locking this doublesection, connecting two modules as well.

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This should be the result. This double section iswell locked. Now turn one right-hand flap overto the left, as if you are turning the page of abook.

This should be the result. This double section iswell locked. Now turn one right-hand flap over tothe left, as if you are turning the page of a book.

This should be the result. Fold the front triangularflap down, thereby locking this double section.

In the process…

This double section is well locked. Now turn right-hand flaps over to the left, as if you are closinga book. Then loosen the form.


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The 1st and 2nd modules are connected. Takethe 3rd module. Place the left-hand double sectionof the 3rd module atop the 2nd one, aligningpaper along the folds and hence overlapping the2nd module by one double section.

Now open the joined section into the positionshown in the next step.


Gently compress the connected modules together,so that they adjust their position. Then releasethem.

This should be the result. This double section islocked. Now turn one right-hand flap over to theleft, as if you are turning the page of a book.

This should be the result. Now fold the fronttriangular flap down, thereby locking this doublesection, connecting two modules as well.

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Fold the front triangular flap down, thereby lockingthis double section.

This double section is well locked. Now turn right-hand flaps over to the left, as if you are closinga book.


This should be the result. Now fold the fronttriangular flap down, thereby locking this doublesection.

Now add the 4th module, placing the left-handdouble section of the 4th module atop the lastsection of the 3rd one, aligning paper along thefolds and hence overlapping the 3rd module byone double section.

Gently compress the folds. Then loosen the form.

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This should be the result. Gently compress thefolds, so that they adjust their position.




This double section is locked. Now turn one right-hand flap over to the left, as if you are turningthe page of a book.


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Add the 5th module, placing the left-hand doublesection of the 5th module atop the last sectionof the 4th one, aligning paper along the folds andhence overlapping the 4th module by one doublesection.




This should be the result. Gently compress thefolds, so that they adjust their position.

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Now fold the front triangular flap down, therebylocking this double section, connecting twomodules as well.

Add the final 6th module in the same way as youdid before, placing the left-hand double sectionof the 6th module atop the last section of the 5thone, aligning paper along the folds and henceoverlapping the 5th module by one double section.

This should be the result. Gently compress thefolds, so that they adjust their position. Then openthe joined section into the position shown in thenext step.



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Now turn right-hand flaps over to the left, as ifyou are closing a book.

Now we will connect the 1st and 6th modulestogether.The marked place is shown enlarged in thefollowing steps.

Gently compress the folds. Note, the 1st modulehas 2 not locked points at the left, while the last6th module at the right has 3 not locked points.This way it will be easier to connect the first andlast modules in the next steps.

Loosen the model. This should be the result.Turn the paper around into the position shownin the next step.

Top view. The double section of the red modulewill completely cover the last double section ofthe violet module.

Stretching the sections a bit, we will apply onedouble section of the 1st module (red, in ourcase) atop of the last section of the 6th module(violet).

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Keeping the inner “tube” of locks squeezed, applythe double section of the red module atop of thelast section of the violet module. Be sure all thefolds coincide.

This should be the result – the double section islocked. Now turn one right-hand flap over to theleft, as if you are turning the page of a book.

Keep the inner “tube” of locks squeezed.Meanwhile open the sides of the joined sectionto prepare it for locking.

Now fold the front triangular flap of the joinedsection down, thereby locking this double section,connecting two modules as well.

This should be the result. Now turn two left-handflaps over to the right, thereby preparing the finaldouble section for locking.


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Now fold the front triangular flap down, therebylocking this last double section.

Top view. Now align edges of paper onoverlapping sections, so the folds of layerscoincide.

This should be the result. The inside top lock iscompleted!

Now consistently examine each section andpress/pinch their folds flat to secure the locks.

Check the overlapping sections from this sidetoo, so that the folds of layers coincide. Turn themodel over.

This should be the result. The form now resemblesan open flower. Turn the model over.

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Now when all the locks and overlapping sectionsare checked, we will push the inside lock down…

In this point, it’s convenient to place the form atthe flat surface again. Sink the inside lock deeperas far as it will go, so that the modules are closed.

It might be more convenient to place one handbehind the form and push with the other, so thatthe modules are slightly opening.

Continue to push at the middle, so that the insidelock is sinking deeper and the modules are startingto close.

Working with the overlapping sections, be surethat the layers and folds coincide all the way fromthe bottom to the top, inside & outside. Temporarilyplace the paper clip at the marked place to keepthe overlapping sections well al igned.

This should be the result. Now the form resemblesa vase.

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This should be the result. Align the nextoverlapping sections…

Inside view. This should be the result.

…and secure the connection of the overlappingsections atop with a paper clip. Repeat the samewith the other overlapping sections.

This should be the result. Note, the paper clipsare places just temporarily to facilitate the processof the assembly. The paper clips will beconsistently removed when we will lock theballoon’s bottom.

Top view of the balloon. Check the overlappingsections from this side too, so that the folds oflayers coincide. Turn the model over into a vase-like position.

Closer view of the inside lock. Be sure that allthe layers are in the correct places inside.

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Gently bring the upper part together, as shown.

This should be the result. (Remove the paperclip from the left-hand flap.)Working with the opened section, valley fold thetop edge down along the existing fold-lines asshown.

Now all is ready to make the final locking of theballoon envelope. The marked place is shownenlarged in the following steps.Note, remove paper clips consistently right beforelocking each particular overlapping section.

Separate the layers to start with a single-layeredsection. For instance, let’s start from the middlesection of the yellow module.

This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby lockingthis double section.

This should be the result. Now turn one (doublelayered) left-hand flap over to the right, as if youare turning the page of a book.

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In the process…This balloon’s bottom lock is using the sametechnique as the bottom lock shown in the article“Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)”, article pages11 to 21 (book pages 24 to 34).

This should be the result. Now turn one left-handflap over to the right, as if you are turning thepage of a book.

This should be the result. This double section islocked. Note that the vertical axis of the resultedflap is not coinciding with the vertical axis of thewhole model.Now turn one left-hand flap over to the right.


This should be the result. Continue to lock thesections in the same way, consistently removingpaper clips right before locking each particularoverlapping section.

Now, along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby locking this doublesection.

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A few more sections are locked. Continue lockingthe sections in the same way until it comes tothe last section.

This should be the result. Separate the layers ofthe triangular flap…

This should be the result. Turn one left-hand flapof the last section over to the right, as if you areturning the page of a book.

Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-handflap down, thereby locking this double section.

This should be the result. The balloon’s bottompart is well locked!

This should be the result. Fold the corner down,thereby locking the final section.

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The view of the balloon’s bottom.

Take a piece of line (about 2times longer that the heightof the original rectangle usedfor the balloon module) anda little rectangular piece ofpaper about 1:2 or 1:3 inproportion, which in length isa bit less than the balloondiameter.Make the paper stopperaccording to diagrams shownin the article “One-Piece HotAir Balloon (Outside TopLock)”, article page 16 (bookpage 67).

The 18-section Balloon envelope with the insidetop lock is ready!


Insert the paper stopper into the top opening ofthe balloon. Be sure that the knot is tied up welland not sliding off the paper stopper.

Get your balloon ready, turned to you by a topopening and take the paper stopper as well.

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Repeat step 2 for each of the rest upright supports.Keep the size of the tip and the direction of foldingthe same for each upright support. Insert the tipof the respective upright support into the narrowopening of the opened flap as far as it will go.

Note that the flap has a narrow opening. Takethe basket as shown. Fold the tip of the frontupright support in the same direction as thatnarrow opening in the flap, because this tip willbe inserted into this opening later.


Pull out the line loop as far as it will go until yousee the paper stopper is stopped inside.

Get your balloon envelope (with a piece of lineattached to it) and the square basket ready.Take the balloon by the bottom lock turned towardyou. Open one of the flaps of the balloon skirt asshown.

Fold the square basketaccording to diagrams shownin the article “Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)”, articlepages 29 to 33 (book pages42 to 46).

The detailed process of attaching the basket isshown in the article “Hot Air Balloon (OutsideTop Lock)”, article pages 34 to 37 (book pages47 to 50). So here is the short version.

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Open the middle flap of the balloon skirt asshown. And then insert the tip of the respectiveupright support into the narrow opening of theopened flap. And then close the flap, returningit into the original position.

This should be the result. Attach the side uprightsupports to the respective flaps of the balloonskirt in the same way.

You may adjust the position of the basket, movingthe upright supports in the respective flaps upand down as desired.

This should be the result. Now the tip of theupright support is locked in the balloon skirt. Next,turn the balloon around to get access to theopposite side.

This should be the result. Position the tip in themiddle of the flap and then lock the flap, returningit into the original position.

The basket is attached to the balloon envelope!

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Here is the completed multi-piece hotair balloon with inside top lock!

Congratulation!!! Your origamiballoon is ready for take off!


This version of the balloon (with the inside top lock) folds from a single piece paper. Use a rectangle1:2 in proportion to get a 15-section balloon of a classic shape. If using a rectangle, 1:3 in proportion,it results in a 23-section balloon of a tubby shape (see the end of this article for details).

The inside top lock and the bottom lock of theballoon envelope folded in the same techniqueas it was for the multi-piece balloon with theinside top lock shown before.

The design of the balloon envelope is having aballoon skirt on the bottom, which may look likea basket.

We will show here the 15-section balloon, as pictured,folded from a rectangle (a double square), 1:2 in proportionthat overlap by 1 section.

The finished model will be measuring – a bit less than 3/4of the short side of the initial rectangle, as pictured.

One-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock) © 1998 Yuri Shumakov - page 1

by Yuri Shumakov


One-Piece Hot Air Balloon(Inside Top Lock)


Optionally, you may add a 1-piecesquare basket to this model, justlike it was in the multi-piece balloon.In this case, the square basket foldsfrom a square with a side that is 3/8of the short side of the rectangleused for the balloon.

Suggested paper: large-size origami paper, Chiyogamipaper, gift wrapping paper (not too thin), even holographicfoil paper. Many fine Japanese papers can be used. Youmay experiment with any paper that is sturdy, thin, with finefinish. You even can use craft paper or thicker art paper fora large scale model.

To hang such origami Hot Air Balloon you will need apiece of line and a little rectangular piece of paperabout 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which in length is a bitless than the balloon diameter.

In case of the basket, the whole balloonwill be a bit more than 3/4 of the shortside of the initial rectangle.

Suggested sizes: Use a large piece of paper.For instance, use a rectangle, 18 x 9 inches (46x 23 cm) in size, to get the finished model about6 inches (15 cm) high.

For the silver balloon shown on this article we used arectangle 7 1/2 x 15 inches (19 x 38 cm) in size cutfrom a 7 1/2 inches (19 cm) wide roll of Gift WrapHolographic Foil paper, which is quite handy when youneed long rectangles, for instance, 1:2 or 1:3.

This particular balloon itself turned 5 inches (12.5 cm)high, and in a combination with the basket - 6 inches(15 cm) high.



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Use a rectangle, in proportion 1 to 2. If using two-color paper,begin with colored side up in landscape posit ion.

This should be the result. Checkout all the ‘mountain’ and ‘valley”lines and carefully pleat thepaper according these lines.

Unfold the upperhorizontal flap.



Follow steps 1 to 25 of the 15-section Balloon diagrams shown in the article “One-PieceHot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)”, article pages 3 to 8 (book pages 54 to 59).

Here is the profile of the resultedpleated paper.

The form now is rather 3D, sothe following folding process isshown in a photo-diagram style.

Check out the Practical Tip on how toreinforce the upper edge if using weakpaper in the article “Hot Air Balloon (InsideTop Lock)”, article page 3 (book page 73).


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Note, the paper should be positioned by the innerside toward you. In case you are using two-colourpaper, it should be turned by the inside colour(white in our case). We will start with forming thetop lock. Compress the upper part of the paper.


Locate the double section at the left-hand side,which follows after 2 points atop as shown. Openthis double section, bringing it into the positionshown in the next step.

Release the upper part of the paper, keeping itjust a bit squeezed as shown.

The other side. Check out all the folds. Turn thepaper over into the position shown in the nextstep.

The pleated paper is ready. The one-piece balloonassembles in the same way as shown in thearticle “Hot Air Balloon (Inside Top Lock)”, steps1 to 104 on article pages 5 to 22 (book pages 75to 92). So here we’ll show the short version.


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The second double section is locked. Now turnone right-hand flap over to the left, as if you areturning the page of a book.

This should be the result. The double section iswell locked. This is the basic lock we will be usingto lock the balloon’s top. Now turn one right-handflap over to the left, as if you are turning the pageof a book.


This should be the result. This double section iswell locked. Continue to lock double sections inthe same way.

This should be the result. Again fold the fronttriangular flap down, thereby locking this doublesection.


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In the process… Keep the locked sectionssqueezed to facilitate the work.

Gently compress the paper, so that the foldsadjust their posit ion. Then release it.

Just 2 double sections left not locked at the right.Make one more lock, but keep the last doublesection not locked.

This should be the result. Now we have 2 pointsat the left, the block of locked section and 2 pointsat the right.

Now we will connect the both ends together,thereby making the final locking.Gently bring the sides around and together.

This should be the result. Turn the form aroundinto the position shown in the next step.


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Keep the inner “tube” of locks squeezed. Foldthe front triangular flap down, thereby lockingthis last double section.

This should be the result. The inside top lock iscompleted! Now consistently examine eachsection and press/pinch their folds flat to securethe locks.

This double section is locked. Now turn one left-hand flap over to the right, as if you are turningthe page of a book.

This should be the result. Now fold the fronttriangular flap of the joined section down, therebylocking this double section.

This should be the result. Keeping the inner “tube”of locks squeezed, gently open the sides of onejoined section to prepare it for locking.

Apply the right-hand double section atop of theleft-hand section. Be sure that all the folds of thesections coincide at the top, where we’ll makethe lock. Note, they cannot coincide all the way fromthe inner tube to edges yet – but they will later.


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With your fingers pinch the layers at the balloon’sbottom to keep the overlapping sections wellaligned.

Checking the overlapping sections, be sure thatthe layers and folds coincide all the way from topto bottom, inside and outside.

Correct the overlapping sections from this sidetoo, so that the folds of both layers coincide.

Continue to push at the middle, so that the insidelock is sinking deeper and the sides are startingto close. Now you can align edges of paper onoverlapping sections, so the folds of both layerscoincide. Then turn the model over.

In the process…Now when all the locks are checked, gently pushthe inside lock down…


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Inside view. This should be the result. Be surethat all the layers are in the correct places inside.As the bottom will be locked there will be noaccess to the inside later to correct the adjacentlayers.

This should be the result. Working with the openedsection, valley fold the top edge down along theexisting fold-lines as shown.

Pinching the adjacent layers of the overlappingsections (as shown at the right), bring the foldstogether to the middle, preparing them to the finallocking.

Side view. This should be the result. Now wewill lock the balloon’s bottom, staring from thesection next to the right from overlapping sections.Keeping the “tube” of folds together, separatethe layers and open one double section.




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This should be the result. This double section islocked. Note that the vertical axis of the resultedflap is not coinciding with the vertical axis of thewhole model.Now turn one left-hand flap over to the right.

A few more sections are left to be locked. Continuelocking the sections in the same way until it comesto the last triangular flap.


This should be the result. This double section islocked. Continue to lock the sections in the sameway.

This should be the result. The balloon’s bottompart is well locked!

This should be the result. Separate the layers ofthe triangular flap and fold the corner down,thereby locking the final section.


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Insert the paper stopper into the top opening ofthe balloon. Be sure that the knot is tied up welland not sliding off the paper stopper.

The bottom view of the balloon. The 15-section Balloon envelope with the insidetop lock is ready!

Get your balloon ready, turned toward you by itstop opening. Prepare the paper stopper as well.

Take a piece of line (about 2 timeslonger that the height of theoriginal rectangle used for theballoon module) and a littlerectangular piece of paper about1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which inlength is a bit less than the balloondiameter.

Make the paper stopper accordingto diagrams shown in the article“One-Piece Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)”, article page16 (book page 67).


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Here is the completed 15-sectionone-piece hot air balloon withthe inside top lock!



Here is the completed one-piece balloon made fromfancy gift-wrapping paper.

D o n ’ t f o r g e t t h a toptionally you may add a1-piece square basket tothe model in the sameway as it was in the multi-piece balloon. In thiscase, the square basketfolds from a square witha side that is 3/8 of theshort side of the rectangleused for the balloon.

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23-section Tubby Balloon (1:3 rectangle)

You may fold a tubby balloon, using a rectangle, 1:3 in proportion; it will result in a 23-sectionballoon with 1 double section overlapped.

Follow the diagrams of folding the 15-section Balloon with that difference that instep 2 you divide the rectangle on 12 equal vertical sections; in step 3 - on 24equal vertical sections; in step 4 - on 48 equal vertical sections.

The f in ishedmodel will bemeasuring – abit less than 3/4of the short sideof the init ialrectangle, aspictured.

Here is the completed one-piece tubbyballoon with the inside top lock.

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Optionally, you may add a 1-piece square basket to this model, just like it was in the multi-pieceballoon. In this case, the square basket folds from a square with a side that is 3/8 of the short sideof the rectangle used for the balloon.

In case of the basket, the wholeballoon will be a bit more than3/4 of the short side of the initialrectangle.

Here is the completed one-piece tubbyballoon with the inside top lock with theone-piece square basket attached to it.

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by Yuri ShumakovThis multi-piece model of Montgolfier balloon consists of a modular round balloon envelope anda 1-piece round basket.

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Suggested paper: regular origami paper, colour copypaper. Also you may experiment with any paper thatis sturdy, thin, with fine finish. You even can use craftpaper or thicker art paper for a large scale model.

The finished model with thebasket at tached wi l l bemeasuring – about 3/4 of the tallside of the initial rectangle usedfor the Montgolfier module, aspictured.

The round basketfolds from a squarewith a side that is3/4 of the short sideof the rectangleu s e d f o r t h eMontgolfier module.

The modules overlap by1 double section, so thefinal Montgolfier balloonhas 24 double sections,i.e. 3 sections per module.

The chosen name, Montgolfier Balloon, is referringto the round shape of early balloons invented byMontgolfier brothers. Their balloon called aMontgolfiere was at the first public demonstrationat Annonay, France on June 4, 1783, which was anexciting moment that produced a strong impact onthe world and was an important step for the mankindin space exploration!The Montgolfier envelope folds from 8 modules,each folded from a rectangle, 1:2 in proportion.

The finished balloon envelope willbe measuring – a bit more than2/3 of the tall side of the initialrectangle used for the Montgolfiermodule, as pictured.



Suggested sizes: In case of standard copypaper either Letter or A4 format, use its heightto maximum.

Letter format: use 11 x 5 1/2 inches rectanglesfor balloon modules and a 4 1/8-inch squarefor a basket to receive the finished model about8 1/5 inches high.

A4: use 30 x 15 cm rectangles for balloonmodules and an 11.3-cm square for a basketto receive the finished model 22.5 cm high.

In case of origami paper, use a 10-inch (25 cm)size to get the rectangles 10 x 5 inches (25 x 12.5cm) in size; respectively use a 3 3/4 -inch (9.4cm) square for a basket. In this case the finishedmodel will be about 7 1/2 inches (18.5 cm) high.

To hang such origami Montgolfier Balloon you will need apiece of line and a little rectangular piece of paper about1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which in length is a bit less thanthe balloon diameter.

The top lock of the Montgolfier balloon and itsbottom lock both are using the same principle asthe bottom lock of the envelope skirt presentedin the previous balloon models.

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Montgolfier Module (from 1:2 rectangle)Use a rectangle, in proportion 1 to 2.If using two-color paper, begin with colored side down in portrait position.

Valley fold therectangle in halffrom bottom totop, press just littlefo ld-marks onsides and open itup. Turn the paperover.

Now valley fold therectangle in halffrom side to side,press the fold flatand unfold it up.

Valley fold the leftand r ight-handedges to meet themiddle fold-line,press the folds flatand unfold them.Then turn thepaper over.

Divide each vertical section inhalf by valley folding, therebymaking 8 equal vertical sections.Now fold the one vertical

section of the right-hand edgealong the existing fold-line.


This should be the result. Now fold 3 verticalsections of the right-hand edge along theexisting fold-line and repeat step 6.

Repeat steps 5-7 as inmirror for the left-hand side.

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Fold the left-and r i gh t -hand sectionsas shown.


Working with the top,separate the front layerand valley fold it as shown,as far as it will go. Thenrepeat for the bottom part.

Unfold the top andbottom flaps and theside sections, thereforeunfolding the papercompletely.

Along the fold-lines,valley fold the top andbottom edges, asshown.Valley fold the bottom edge up

to meet the middle fold-marksmade in step 1, so the showndots coincide. Press the foldflat and unfold it.

Valley fold thebottom edge up tomeet the fold-linemade i n t heprevious step, sothe shown dotscoincide. Pressthe fold flat andunfold it.

This should be the result.Now valley fold the upperedge down to meet thefold-line made in step 14,so the dots coincide, pressthe fold flat and unfold it.

Now working with 2uppe r ho r i zon ta lsections, divide eachof them in half by‘valley’ folding, so thedots coincide.


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This should be theresult. Unfold theupper horizontal flap.

Working with the selected 4 horizontalsections, make diagonal “mountain”folds as shown. It’s convenient to work“in the air”, successively pinching aneeded diagonal in each rectangle.

This should be theresult. Now re-fold theselected parts of thevertical fold-lines intothe ‘valleys’.

This should be theresult. Unfold thelower horizontal flap.




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Working with the selected horizontalsection at the lower part, makediagonal “mountain” folds as shown.It’s convenient to work “in the air”,successively pinching a neededdiagonal in each rectangle. Thenturn the paper over.

This should be the result. Check out all the‘mountain’ and ‘valley” lines and then carefullypleat the paper according these lines.

Here is the profileof the resultedpleated paper.

The form now is rather 3D, so the following foldingprocess is shown in a photo-diagram style.


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The Montgol f iermodule is ready!


We will show the assembly of the 24-section envelope, as pictured,folded from 8 Montgolfier modules that overlap by 1 section.

Assembly of Montgolfier Envelope(from 8 Modules)

For this particular Montgolfier balloon we used regularcolour copy paper - the rectangles 11 x 5 1/2 inches(28 x 14 cm) in size for modules.

The colours scheme used is a classic rainbow,spreading into 8 colours - red, orange, light orange,yellow, green, blue, deep blue and violet. So youwill need one Montgolfier module per colour.

It’s also possible to use just 2 complementary colourslike red and green, blue and yellow etc. In this caseyour will need 4 Montgolfier modules of each colour.

So prepare the Montgolfiermodules and diligently followthe assembly instructionsthat shown next in a greatdetail with step-by-stepphoto-diagrams and writtencomments.

You will need 8 paper clips(one per module) in theprocess to temporarily keepthe overlapping sectionswell aligned before they arelocked at the bottom of theballoon.

The assembly starts fromthe top lock, which will beusing the same principle asthe bottom lock of theprevious balloon models.


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Get ready all the 8 modules in an appropriateorder. We will connect modules from the right tothe left.

This should be the result. Now open the seconddouble section from the left, squeezing the sidesections as shown in the next step.

Take the first module. Note, the modules shouldbe positioned by the inner side toward you. Incase you are using two-colour paper, it shouldbe turned by the inside colour. The marked placeis shown enlarged in the following steps.

Working with the top part of the module, locatethe second double section from the right andalong the existing fold-lines fold its edge down,bringing the paper into the position shown in thenext step.

This should be the result. Now along the existingfold-lines, valley fold the upper edge of the section,bringing it into the position, shown in the nextstep.

This should be the result. Locate the narrow flapin the middle and fold it to the left, bringing thisdouble section into the fully open position asshown in the next step.

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This double section is locked. Note that thevertical axis of the resulted flap is not coincidingwith the vertical axis of the whole module. Thisis the basic lock we will be using to lock theballoon’s top. Now, compress the folds together.

This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether, so that they adjust their position.

This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether to secure the lock. Then loosen thepaper and the first module is ready to beconnected to the next one.

Take the 2nd module, positioning it at the leftfrom the 1st one. Place the left-hand doublesection of the 1st module atop the 2nd one,aligning paper along the folds and henceoverlapping the 2nd module by 1 double section.

This should be the result. Note, that the narrowflap in the middle is folded to the left. Rememberthis position, as we will lock each next section inthe same manner.


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Now along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby locking this joined doublesection.

This should be the result. This double section islocked. Now turn one left-hand flap over to theright to prepare the next section for locking.

This should be the result. The double section islocked. Note that the vertical axis of the resultedflap is not coinciding with the vertical axis of thewhole model.Now turn one left-hand flap over to the right.


This should be the result. This double section iswell locked. Now when one double section isremaining not locked at each side, fold the sideflaps together, as if you are closing a book.



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This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether to secure the locks. Then loosen thepaper to get ready to connect to the next module.


Take the 3rd module, positioning it at the left.Place the left-hand double section of the 2ndmodule atop the 3rd one, aligning paper alongthe folds and hence overlapping the 3rd moduleby 1 double section.

This should be the result. Gently compress themodules together, so that they adjust their position.

This should be the result. This double section islocked. Now turn one left-hand flap over to theright, as if you are turning the page of a book.

This should be the result. Now along the existingfold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, therebylocking this joined double section.

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This double section is well locked. Now whenone double section is remaining not locked ateach side, fold the side flaps together, as if youare closing a book.


This should be the result. Now along the existingfold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, therebylocking this double section.

Take the 4th module, positioning it at the left.Place the left-hand double section of the 3rdmodule atop the 4th one, aligning paper alongthe folds and hence overlapping the 4th moduleby 1 double section.

This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether to secure the locks. Then loosen thepaper.

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This should be the result. Gently compress themodules together, so that they adjust theirposition.

This joined double section is locked. Now turnone left-hand flap over to the right, as if you areturning the page of a book.


This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby lockingthis joined double section.




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Take the 5th module, positioning it at the left.Place the left-hand double section of the 4thmodule atop the 5th one, aligning paper alongthe folds and hence overlapping the 5th moduleby one double section.




This should be the result. Gently compress themodules together, so that they adjust their position.

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This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, therebylocking this joined double section.







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This should be the result. Gently compress themodules together, so that they adjust their position.Then open the joined double section into theposition shown in the next step.



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This should be the result. Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, therebylocking this joined double section.







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This should be the result. Compress the foldstogether to secure the locks. Then loosen thepaper to get ready to connect to the last module.


Take the 8th module, the last one, positioning itat the left. Place the left-hand double section ofthe 7th module atop the 8th one, aligning paperalong the folds and hence overlapping the 8thmodule by one double section.




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This double section is well locked. Now whenone double section is remaining not locked ateach side, fold the side flaps together, as if youare closing a book. Compress the folds togetherto secure the locks. Then loosen the paper.

Compress the middle part of the current form, asshown, and bring the first and last modulestogether and around.Turn the whole construction around, so that thefirst and last modules look at you.

Now we are ready to connect the first and lastmodules together, thereby completing the toplock of our Montgolfier balloon. In this point paperdoes remind of a sundress, isn’t it?

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This should be the result. Keeping the ‘tube’ offolds in the middle reasonably squeezed, releasethe not locked sections of the first and lastmodules.

Be sure all the folds coincide at the top and alongthe inner “tube” of folds - the double section ofthe red module should be atop of the last sectionof the violet module.

This should be the result. Now we are ready toapply the section of the last module (the red one)onto the section of the first module (the violetone). The marked place is shown enlarged in thefollowing steps.

Now we will connect the 1st and 8th modulestogether. Stretching the sections a bit, apply onedouble section of the 8th module (the red one,in our case) atop of the last section of the 1stmodule (the violet one).

Here is how the whole form looks like on thismoment. You see that all the folds coincide alongthe inner “tube” of folds.

This should be the result. Keep the inner “tube”of locks squeezed.

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Before working with the last lock, make sure thatthe layers of the overlapped sections are alignedand correct it if necessary.

Now separate the flaps of this section, bringingthem into the position shown in the next step.


This joined double section is locked. Now turnthe left-hand flap over to the right, closing thissection.

This should be the result. Now the top part of theMontgolfier balloon is completely locked.Consistently compress flaps together all aroundthe lock to secure the folds of this lock.

Sink the corner in between the flaps, therebymaking the final lock of the top part of theMontgolfier balloon.


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This should be the result. The form nowresembles an open flower. Turn the model over.

This should be the result. The top lock went insideand the modules are closed.

Check the overlapping sections from this sidetoo, so that the folds of layers coincide in themiddle part. Turn the model over.

Push the inside lock down, so that the modulesare slightly opening. Place the other hand behindthe form and help from the other side. Continuepushing, so that the inside lock is sinking deeperand the modules are starting to close.

Working with the two overlapping sections, besure that the layers and folds coincide all the wayfrom the bottom to the top, inside & outside.Temporarily place the paper clip at the markedplace to keep the overlapping sections aligned.

Top view. Now consistently examine eachoverlapping section, be sure that the layers andfolds coincide at the middle part. Turn the modelover into a vase-like position.


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This should be the result. Align the nextoverlapping sections and secure the connectionof the overlapping sections atop with a paperclip.

This should be the result. Be sure that all thelayers are in the correct places inside.

Be sure that the overlapping layers are in thecorrect places inside. Align the next overlappingsections and secure the connection of theoverlapping sections atop with a paper clip.

Continue to work in the same way with the otheroverlapping sections, checking that all the layersare in the correct places inside & outside.

Gently bring the upper part together, as shown.Note, the paper clips are places just temporarilyto facilitate the process of the assembly. Thepaper clips will be consistently removed whenwe will lock the balloon’s bottom.

Top view of the Montgolfier balloon. Check theoverlapping sections from this side too, so thatthe folds of layers coincide. Turn the model overinto a vase-like position.


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This should be the result. Now all is ready tomake the final locking of the Montgolfier balloonenvelope.

Working with the opened section, valley fold thetop edge down along the existing fold-lines asshown.Note: remove paper clips consistently right beforelocking each particular overlapping section.

Check how the top part of the balloon looks now.Be sure that all the layers are in the correctplaces. Then return the model into a vase-likeposition.

Separate the layers to start with a single-layeredsection. For instance, let’s start from the orangemodule as shown.The marked place is shown enlarged in thefollowing steps.


This should be the result. Now turn one (doublelayered) left-hand flap over to the right, as if youare turning the page of a book.(Remove the paper clip from the left-hand flap.)


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This should be the result. This double section islocked. Note that the vertical axis of the resultedflap is not coinciding with the vertical axis of thewhole model. Now turn one left-hand flap overto the right.

Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-handflap down, thereby locking this double section.This bottom lock is using the same technique asthe top lock of the Montgolfier balloon, so theseactions should be familiar already.



Now along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby locking this joined doublesection.

This should be the result. Now turn one (doublelayered) left-hand flap over to the right, as if youare turning the page of a book.(Remove the paper clip from the next left-handflap.)


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A few more sections left to lock. Continue lockingthe sections in the same way until it comes tothe last triangular section.

Now along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-hand flap down, thereby locking this doublesection.

This should be the result. Continue to lock thesections in the same way, consistently removingpaper clips right before locking each particularoverlapping section.

This should be the result. Fold the corner down,thereby locking the final section.

This should be the result. Separate the layers ofthe triangular flap into the position shown in thenext step.


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This should be the result. Now consistentlyexamine each section and press/pinch their foldsflat to secure the locks.

View of the balloon’s bottom.

The bottom part of the Montgolfier balloon is welllocked and forms the envelope skirt .

Close view of the balloon’s bottom.

The Montgolfier Balloon envelope from 8 modulesis ready!

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Insert the paper stopper into the top opening ofthe balloon. Be sure that the knot is tied up welland not sliding off the paper stopper. Push theend of the paper stopper deeper into the balloon,but keep the line loop outside.

Get your Montgolfier balloon ready, turned to youby a top opening, and take the paper stopper aswell.

This should be the result. The line loop is attachedto the Montgolfier balloon. Now you can hangthe balloon while you fold the round basket.


Take a piece of line (about 2 times longer that the height of theoriginal rectangle used for the Montgolfier balloon module) and alittle rectangular piece of paper about 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, whichin length is a bit less than the balloon diameter.

Make the paper stopper according to diagrams shown in the article“One-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)”, article page 16(book page 67).


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Round Basketby Yuri Shumakov

If using two-color paper, begin with colored side up.Valley fold the opposite corners together,in turn, to make the diagonal fold lines, andopen them up. Then, turn the paper over.

RoundBasket

The round basket folds from a square with a side that is 3/4 of the shortside of the rectangle used for the Montgolfier balloon module.

Valley fold the opposite sidestogether in both directions,and open them up.

Press the midpoint of the square, until the sidespop up. Bring the sides together and downtowards you. Press the top down neatly into asquare, thereby completing the shape that, inorigami, is called the preliminary base.

This should be theresult. Valley fold theupper sloping edgesover, so they liealong the middlefold-line. Press themflat and unfold them.Repeat behind.

Valley fold the right-handflap over to the left, asthough turning the page ofa book. Repeat behind.

Inside reverse fold the right-and left-hand points into themodel along the fold-linesmade in step 4. Repeat behind.

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It is advisable first to fold this model from areasonably big square, for instance, 6-inch(15 cm) square of paper to comprehend theprocess of folding. When you mastered thefolding of this basket then fold it in a neededsize for your Montgolfier balloon.


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This should be the result. Separatethe front fraps at sides as shows,and working with them, valley foldthe lower sloping edges over, sothey lie along the vertical middle line.Press them flat and unfold them.

Working with the front right-hand flap,valley fold it dividing the marked sectorin half, so that the dots coincide. Pressthe fold flat and unfold it.

Divide the side sector ofthe front right-hand flapby valley folding. Pressthe fold flat and unfold it.

Repeat steps 8and 9 for theleft-hand flap asin mirror.

This should be theresult. Repeat steps7 to 10 behind.

Valley fold the 2 right-handflaps over to the left, asthough turning the page ofa book. Repeat behind. This should be the result.

Now repeat steps 7 to 11.

This should be the result. Valleyfold one right-hand flap over tothe left, as though turning thepage of a book. Repeat behind.


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This should be the result.Now separate the frontlayer a bit as shown.

Inside reverse fold the side pointsalong the marked fold-lines, bringingthem into the position shown in thenext step.

This should be the result. Beingguided by the internal layersmarked by the dotted lines, valleyfold the front flap up over theirintersection marked by the dot.

This should be theresult. Unfold the flap.

Now unfold the layers ofpaper that were originallyfolded in step 16.

This should be the result. Nowrepeat steps 15 to 19 behind andthen consistently for the tworemaining sides.

After that, unfold thepaper completely.Flatten the paper.


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Carefully examine the folds and re-form consistently the ‘mountain’ foldsand then ‘valley’ fold-lines as shown.Then turn the paper over.

This should be the result.Forming the folds now is becomingrather 3D, so the following foldingprocess is shown in a photo-diagramstyle. The marked place is shownenlarged in the following steps.


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Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-handsloping edge over to the left as shown.

Valley fold the left-hand edge of the front flapover to the right along the existing fold-line.

This should be the result. Valley fold the upperedge on the front flap along the existing (limited)fold-line.


One more time, valley fold the left-hand edge ofthe front flap over to the right along the existingfold-lines, at the same time closing the wall ofthe future basket…



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In the process… Continue folding the flap andclosing the wall of the future basket as shown inthe next step.

Check it out how it looks from the other side.Then return the paper into the initial position.


Pinch the edge of the folded flap over the edgeof the wall of the basket as shown.

This should be the result. Valley fold the upperedge on the front flap along the existing (limited)fold-line.

Now we will form the left-hand side in the sameway (but as in mirror) as shown in steps 24 to33. So, along the existing fold-lines, fold the left-hand sloping edge over to the right as shown.


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This should be the result. Valley fold the right-hand edge of the front flap over to the left alongthe existing fold-line.


One more time, valley fold the right-hand edgeof the front flap over to the left along the existingfold-lines, at the same time closing the wall ofthe future basket…

In the process… Continue folding the flap andclosing the wall of the future basket as shown inthe next step.

This should be the result. Turn the model over,bringing it into the position, shown in the nextstep.

Pinch the edge of the folded flap over the edgeof the wall of the basket as shown.


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Valley fold the flap down as far as it will go, sothat the fold goes along the upper edge of thebasket.

Now valley fold the left-hand sloping edge asshown, also making the l imited fold.

This should be the result. Valley fold the right-hand sloping edge as shown, making the limitedfold.

This should be the result. Unfold the flap.

Now along the existing fold-lines pinch the sidesof the flap on the middle.

This should be the result. Unfold the flap.


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This should be the result. Now fold the narrowflap to the right and to the left to reinforce thevertical folds.

Now consistently repeat steps 25 to 49 to formthe next upright support of the basket.

This should be the result. One of the future verticalupright supports of the basket is ready. Now let’sstart to form the next one. Turn the paper intothe position shown in the next step.

Along the existing fold-lines, fold the right-handsloping edge over to the left as shown, therebybringing the paper into the position shown in thenext step.

In the same way form the two remaining supportsof the basket.

The two supports of the basket are ready!


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Lift up the supports into the upright position. This should be the result.

Here is the completed round basketfor the Montgolfier balloon!

As we mentioned earlier, it is advisable first to fold this modelfrom a reasonably big square, for instance, 6-inch (15 cm) squareof paper to comprehend the process of folding. When you masteredthe folding of this basket then fold it in a needed size for yourMontgolfier balloon.

Practical Tip: In case you need to fold a very small basket foryour Montgolfier balloon, we suggest you the following: whenshaped each support as shown in steps step 24 to 49, then dounfold the support before forming the next one (so that there willbe room to form the next support since the very small size ofpaper is used). When all the supports are formed and unfolded,start to shape them again - this time it will be easy because allthe folds are formed already. Happy folding!


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Attaching Round Basket to Balloon Envelope

Get your Montgolfier balloon envelope (with apiece of line attached to it) and the round basketready.

This should be the result. Repeat step 3 for eachof the rest upright supports. Keep the size of thetip and the direction of folding the same for eachupright support.

Take the Montgolfier balloon by the bottom lockturned toward you. Open one of the flaps of theballoon skirt as shown.

Note that the opened flap has a narrow opening.Take the basket as shown. Fold the tip of thefront upright support in the same direction as thatnarrow opening in the flap, because this tip willbe inserted into this opening later.

This should be the result. Position the tip in themiddle of the flap.

Insert the tip of the respective upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap as faras it will go.


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Now lock the flap, returning it into the originalposition, thereby locking the upright support ofthe basket in it.

Insert the tip of the respective upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap.

This should be the result. Now the tip of theupright support is locked in the balloon skirt.Next, turn the balloon around to get access tothe opposite side.

Open the middle flap of the balloon skirt as shown.

This should be the result. Next, turn the balloonaround to work with the next upright support ofthe basket, for instance at the left-hand side.

Close the flap, returning it into the original position,thereby locking the upright support of the basketin it.


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Open the respective flap of the balloon skirt asshown and insert the tip of the upright supportinto the narrow opening of the opened flap.

Attach the last upright support to the respectiveflap of the balloon skirt in the same way.When it’s done, you may adjust the position ofthe basket, moving the upright supports in therespective flaps up and down as desired.

Close the flap, returning it into the original position,thereby locking the upright support of the basketin it.

This should be the result. Now the tip of theupright support is locked in the balloon skirt.Next, turn the balloon around to get access tothe opposite side.

Here is the completed Montgolfier balloon withthe 8-module envelope!

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Congratulation!!! Your origami Montgolfierballoon is ready for take off!

Here is the completed Montgolfierballoon with the 8-module envelope! You may print out the special colour

pattern presented in the next article toget such a beautiful Montgolfier Balloon!


Printable Colour Patternfor Montgolfier Balloon

(8-Module Envelope)

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Here is presented the original printable colour patternespecially designed for the Montgolfier Balloon (8-ModuleEnvelope).

The design is inspired by the Montgolfier brothers’ historicballoon that was blue and decorated with golden flourishes,red drapery, signs of the zodiac, and suns. So for thispattern we kept the celestial reference and the main colourscheme with the electric blue, regal red, deep yellow andyellow.There are 2 pattern types – one with the stars and the otherwith the sun. You will need to print 4 sheets of each type,so that you have 8 modules – 4 with the suns and 4 withthe stars.

Print the next 2 pages with the pattern onwhite sheets of Letter of A4 format. Set 4copies for each page. Cut out the rectangles.Fold the Montgolfier Balloon, according thediagrams, presented in the article“Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope)”,book pages 110-152.

The round basket folds froma square with a side that is3/4 of the short side of therectangle used for theMontgolfier balloon module.Take an appropriate colourfrom the main colour schemeof the pattern – electric blue,regal red, deep yellow oryellow, as you wish.

Have fun and happy folding!


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by Yuri ShumakovThis Montgolfier balloon consists of a modular round balloon envelope and a 1-piece round basket.

Suggested sizes: It’s preferable to use large paperto learn this model. In case of origami paper, use10-inch (25 cm) squares for modules andrespectively a 3-3/4-inch (9.4 cm) square for abasket. In this case the finished model will be about7-1/2 inches (18.5 cm) high.

Suggested paper: regular origami paper, colourcopy paper. Also you may experiment with anypaper that is sturdy, thin, with fine finish. You evencan use craft paper or thicker art paper for a largescale model.

To hang such origami Montgolfier Balloon you will need a piece of line and a little rectangular pieceof paper about 1:2 or 1:3 in proportion, which in length is a bit less than the balloon diameter.

The finished model with the basket attached will bemeasuring – about 3/4 of the side of the initial squareused for the Montgolfier module, as pictured.

The round basket folds from a square with a sidethat is 3/8 of the side of the square used for theMontgolfier module.

The Montgolfier envelope folds from 4 modules,each folded from a square. The modules overlapby 2 double sections, so the final Montgolfier balloonhas 24 double sections, i.e. 6 sections per module.

The finished balloon envelope will be measuring –a bit more than 2/3 of the side of the initial squareused for the Montgolfier module, as pictured.


In case of paper of Letter or A4 format, use its width to maximum.Letter format: use 8-1/2- inch squares for balloon modules and a3-1/4-inch square for a basket to receive the finished model about6-1/2 inches high.A4: use 21-cm squares for balloon modules and an 8-cm squarefor a basket to receive the finished model about 16 cm high.


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Use a square. If using two-color paper, begin withcolored side up.


This should be the result. Check out all the‘mountain’ and ‘valley” lines and then carefullypleat the paper according these l ines.

The principle of folding the Montgolfier module from the square is the same as for the Montgolfiermodule from the 1:2 rectangle shown in the article “Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope)”,article pages 3 - 6 (book pages 112 - 115).

Valley fold the square in half from side to side,press it flat and unfold it. Turn the paper over.

Now fold each vertical section in the sameway as shown in steps 1 to 25 of the article“Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope)”,article pages 3 - 6 (book pages 112 - 115).

Have 4 Montgolfiermodules folded andready for the assembly.

The round basket folds along diagrams shownin the article “Montgolfier Balloon (8-ModuleEnvelope)”, article pages 30 – 39 (book pages139 - 148). Use a square with a side that is3/8 of the side of the square used for theMontgolfier module.

Round Basket & Paper Stopper

Make the paper stopper according to diagramsshown in the article “One-Piece Hot Air Balloon(Outside Top Lock)”, article page 16 (book page67).


The principle of Montgolfier assembling is the same as shown in the article “Montgolfier Balloon(8-Module Envelope)”, article pages 7 - 29 (book pages 116 - 138). Only in this case, the balloonenvelope consists of just 4 modules folded from squares and they overlap by 2 double sections.

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During the envelope assembly you will need 4 paperclips (one per module) to temporarily keep theoverlapping sections well aligned before they arelocked at the bottom of the balloon.

So prepare the Montgolfier modules and diligently follow the assembly instructions shown in theafore-mentioned article.

Assembly

Here is the completed Montgolfier balloon withthe 4-module envelope.

Attach the line loop with the paperstopper and then the round basketin the same way as shown in theafore-mentioned article, article pages40 - 42 (book pages 149 - 151).

www.oriland.com Oriland Balloon Ride - page 159Montgolfier Balloon (1-Piece Envelope) © 2012 Yuri Shumakov - page 1

by Yuri ShumakovThis Montgolfier balloon consists of a 1-piece round balloon envelope and a 1-piece round basket.

Suggested sizes: Use a large piece of paper. Forinstance, use a rectangle, 10 x 30 inches (25 x 75cm) in size and a 3-3/4 inch (9.4 cm) square for theround basket, to get the finished model about 7-1/2inches (19 cm) high.

Suggested paper: Chiyogami paper, gift wrappingpaper (not too thin), even holographic foil paper.Many fine Japanese papers can be used. You mayexperiment with any paper that is sturdy, thin, withfine finish. You even can use craft paper or thickerart paper for a large scale model.

The round basket folds from a square with a sidethat is 3/8 of the short side of the rectangle usedfor the Montgolfier envelope.

The Montgolfier envelope folds from a rectangle, 1:3 inproportion. The envelope overlaps by 1 double section,so the final Montgolfier balloon has 23 double sections.

Montgolfier Balloon(1-Piece Envelope)

For the silver Montgolfier balloon shown in this article we used arectangle 7-1/2 x 22-1/2 inches (19 x 57 cm) in size cut from a 71/2 inches (19 cm) wide roll of Gift Wrap Holographic Foil paper,which is quite handy when you need long rectangles. For the roundbasket we used about a 3-inch (7 cm) square of paper. Thisparticular balloon in a combination with the basket turned 6 inches(15 cm) high.

The finished balloon envelope willbe measuring – a bit more than 2/3of the short side of the initialrectangle used for the Montgolfierenvelope, as pictured.

The finished model with the basket attached will bemeasuring – about 3/4 of the short side of the initialrectangle used for the Montgolfier envelope, as pictured.

To hang such origami Montgolfier Balloonyou will need a piece of line and a littlerectangular piece of paper about 1:2 or1:3 in proportion, which in length is a bitless than the balloon diameter.

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If using two-color paper,begin with colored side up.

The principle of folding the Montgolfier Envelope from the 1:3 rectangle is the same as for theMontgolfier module from the 1:2 rectangle shown in the article “Montgolfier Balloon (8-ModuleEnvelope)”, article pages 3 - 6 (book pages 112 - 115).

Valley fold and unfold each square section in half, thereby dividingthe rectangle into 6 vertical sections. Then, turn the paper over.

Now fold each vertical section in the same way as shown in steps 1 to 25 ofthe article “Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope)”, article pages 3 - 6 (bookpages 112 - 115).

Valley fold the rectangle on 3 equal sections, markingthe 3 squares, press the folds flat and unfold them.


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This should be the result. Check out all the ‘mountain’ and ‘valley” linesand then carefully pleat the paper according these l ines.

The round basket folds along diagrams shown in the article“Montgolfier Balloon (8-Module Envelope)”, article pages 30– 39 (book pages 139 - 148). Use a square with a side thatis 3/8 of the side of the square used for the Montgolfier module.

Round Basket & Paper Stopper

Make the paper stopper according to diagrams shown in thearticle “One-Piece Hot Air Balloon (Outside Top Lock)”, articlepage 16 (book page 67).

Overlap by 1 double section

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The principle of Montgolfier assembling is thesame as shown in the article “Montgolfier Balloon(8-Module Envelope)”, article pages 7 - 29 (bookpages 116 - 138). Only in this case, the balloonenvelope folds from a single rectangle, whichoverlaps by 1 double section.So diligently follow the assembly instructions shownin the afore-mentioned article, omitting the stepswhere modules connect together, since you areusing just one piece.

Assembly

Here is the completed Montgolfier balloonwith the 1-piece envelope!

Attach the line loop with the paperstopper and the round basket inthe same way as shown in theafore-mentioned article.


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Enjoy your origami balloon adventure!

Experiment with colours and shapes to getfabulous origami hot air balloons. With thedesigns presented in this book you can foldthe whole fleet of origami balloons!

Have a greatOriland Balloon Ride!

Happy folding!


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About AuthorsKatrin and Yuri Shumakov are internationally recognized professional origami artists. First introduced to origami in France in 1989, they developed this art in a heretofore unseen way. Residents of Toronto, Canada and authors of many origami books, they share their art with the world.

They created the fantastic Oriland world, which consists of amazing creations: goblins and wizards, castles of magical wonder, dragons, princesses, trees and flowers, sailing ships and sea creatures, dinosaur skeletons and so much more including elegant floral arrangements they call Oribana. Their origami designs have been exhibited in different countries across the globe.

Psychologists by education, their Ph.D scientific work showed how origami helps the development of children: creates conditions of intensive interaction of the brain’s hemispheres and effectively allows development of motor skills of both hands, intellectual and creative abilities.

Yuri and Katrin Shumakov have done Internet projects including this multiple award winning Oriland.

com, acknowledged as a high quality creative, educational and fun website for children

and adults. They suggest that Origami is entertainment for the Soul, gymnastics for the Mind and training for the Hands.

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