bicycle

I’ve really enjoyed being outside this summer and fall, as I’m sure many have been during this pandemic. This balloon was made for a friend that I went biking with this summer, something I loved doing as a kid and haven’t done in a long time!

I followed Vyacheslav’s tutorial to make this balloon (linked below.) I’ve also made a tandem bicycle based on this design before.

Tandem bike

This tandem bike was made for my friends who recently got married! Congratulations LL&A!

I based the design on Vyacheslav’s bicycle. I extended the bicycle frame to make a tandem bicycle (and then added another seat and set of pedals.) I only had white round balloons, so the wheels are white instead of silver. Also, I used a 160 balloon instead of a 260 for the tires.

To make this balloon, I used:
Four 260s for the bicycle frame
Two small rounds (or quick links) for the wheels
Some scraps to help secure the wheels
Two black 160s for the tires and pedals
One black 260 for the seats and handlebars

[ Vyacheslav’s bicycle tutorial video ]