september 26th class time

We used class time this morning to perform small scale experiments with the materials we will use with the final balloon. We came across a new design for the balloon, inspired by flying faralitos from santa fe. We experimented with alum to make our tissue paper fire retardant, finding that we were successful. and we experimented with a big flame cotton ball candle which gives off huge flame, maybe too much but we will not know until we play with the construction of the balloon. We still have not started the construction of the balloon but plan to on wednesday!