The second part of my independent project was easier than the first. Instead of using tissue paper we used a plastic bag and balsa wood instead of straws. Balsa wood is lighter than straws and stronger than straws. To create the bottom piece of the lantern we taped the balsa wood together an melted the candles onto the frame. By melting the candles with its wax it made it a lot lighter than tying the candles onto the frame.
I was really pleased with the final product, compared to the first lantern it was way lighter and it was also stronger. The tissue paper did not burn so the flight time was much longer. We added more candles than last time and that help the bag fill with hot air a lot faster.
This project helped prove that hot air rises.
I was really pleased with the final product, compared to the first lantern it was way lighter and it was also stronger. The tissue paper did not burn so the flight time was much longer. We added more candles than last time and that help the bag fill with hot air a lot faster.
This project helped prove that hot air rises.
Lighting and Flying the Final Product
"At last I see the light..."
Rapunzel
"At last I see the light..."
Rapunzel