Hot Air Balloon Book: Build and Launch Kongming Lanterns, Solar Tetroons, and More
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Introduction How to Use This Book Each project chapter in this book is split into two parts The first part covers the design and science of the balloon The second part contains the instruc tions for building You can build the balloons in any order you like all of the instructions for a particular design should be contained within its own chapter Start with an easy one though either the Basic Trash Bag Balloon page 41 or the Kongming Lantern page 71 If you run into problems building these balloons or if you cannot find the right materials see the trou bleshooting tips in chapter 11 page 211 I have tried to gather all of the fixes and advice there Safety Note All building and launching should be done under adult supervision Many of the projects contain steps that use heat or sharp tools If you have not used a partic ular tool before ask someone to show you how to handle it safely Wear appropriate safety
especially heatproof gloves and safety glasses when handling containers of hot wax Store your hot sol dering iron in a proper stand when welding sheet plastic don't just lay it down Read through the whole of chapter 2 before you launch your first balloon Follow the safety advice and remember that safety is your responsibility If you do not follow instructions and warnings the balloons in this book can cause injuries or damage The author and publisher accept no responsibility for damage or loss caused by anyone following the projects in this
