How to make brilliant balloon rockets
You're (well okay the kids) are going to get literally hours of fun with these brilliant balloon rockets. Best of all you only need a few things to make them, a fab activity for a rainy day.
What you need to make balloon rockets
- string
- ballon
- straw - cut in half
- sticky tape
How to make balloon rockets
- Thread a straw onto your string
- Tie your string at two points across your house - keep the string straight and tight.
- Blow up your balloon (we like flashing alien balloons...) but don't tie it - just hold the end between your fingers so the air doesn't escape.
- Use sticky tape to tape the straw to the top of the balloon - remember to keep hold of the end of the balloon!
- Launch your balloon by letting go of the end of the balloon.
Take things further...
- Set up balloon races and get some competition going.
Watch a balloon rocket in action...
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Wendy is the creator of Daisies & Pie, a UK food blog sharing easy meals and home lifestyle tips since 2012
