Today I'm sharing a Steampunk Hot Air
Balloon that I created using a huge Edison Bulb, paper mache box, wooden
BBQ skewers, chain, wooden cogs and wheels, fabric and ornate feet.
This project really gave me a run for my money! I loved the idea of
using the Edison bulb for the balloon and I wanted it to have an old
world feel so I painted it in vintage red oxide, turquoise and gold. I
variegated the red and gold and carried the green from top to bottom.
Painted the basket (box) and used a stencil to add a touch of gold.
Before I put the box together I placed wooden skewers in each corner and
glued them in place so the bulb would rest evenly on the tips of the
skewers. I used chain to drape around the bulb and attached wooden fans,
gears, cogs (all covered with antique brass wax). Extra chain drapes
below the balloon.
I added coordinating fabric as flags on each corner. I
put an eyelet in the flag tip and draped a charm chain in each corner. I
haven't found the perfect charm to hang yet as most have been too big,
but I'll keep looking to complete that finishing touch.
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