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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 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. Copyright2012 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

Copyright Notice

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



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. Itsadvisable 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 articleMontgolfier 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 dontshow this specific type of Skirt-like Inside Top Lock for Hot AirBalloons in the book, you maytry if you want, but its 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. Wellshow 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, its 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 youll 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. Youll 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.

1 extra section2

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 its 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 verticalsection of the right-hand edge

along 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 youd 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 byvalley 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.Its 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 themountains. Thenturn the paper over.

Working with the selectedhorizontal section at the lowerpart, make diagonal mountainfolds as shown. Its 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.

Its 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 its 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. Dont 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 aballoons 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, its 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. Dont 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, isntit?

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 theballoons upper centre.

This should be the result. This is how the balloonsupper 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 theballoons 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, lets 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; its 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 its 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 baskets 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!

Thats 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.

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

15-section Balloon (1:2 rectangle)

by Yuri Shumakov

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. Its 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.

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 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.

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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 byvalley 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 rulers 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 middleline of each double section into a valleyas 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 foldline, 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 themountain andvalley 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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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 aballoons 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 well 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 sectionBe 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, lets 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. The marked place isshown enlarged in the following steps.

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

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

Attaching Line Loop with Paper Stopper


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

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!

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Dont 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 paperMoriki 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.

by Yuri and Katrin Shumakov

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 balloons top. The toplock will remain inside, so there will be no access to it once the balloon is ready. Hence its 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.

Its 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, its 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 balloons top.

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