Materials
Balloon
A few flowers (any type)
Water
1. Insert Flowers
Rip off the petals from a few flowers, and push inside an empty balloon.
2. Fill Balloon
Fill the balloon with water to the desired size and tie a knot at the top.
3. Place in Freezer
Place the balloon in the freezer on a flat surface (which will become the level base), and up against something so it holds upright. The balloon sits well on its own so just simple support of a plastic bowl can be used. Ensure the knot of the balloon is at the top so the sculpture has a lovely egg shape.
4. Freeze
Freeze overnight (for at least 6-10 hours). When ready to use the sculpture, take from the freezer and peel back the balloon. Place on a plate (with sides so it can catch the drips). Beautiful! My husband loved this one the best.
See here for how long it lasts.
Pretty!
To see how to make the other ice sculptures in this picture, visit this post: Balloon Ice Sculptures.
Ideas
- Dinner party
- Romantic dinner
- Bring a little interest into your day
- Activity for older child
- Science experiment
- Christmas table decoration
Tip
Try adding glitter!
Use use filtered or twice boiled then cooled water and the ice will freeze clear.
4 Comments
Shannon
December 14, 2013 at 7:46 amThank you so much for this idea. I’m making a balloon room for my daughter’s 13th birthday next week but these will look perfect on the table. Genius!
FastLaneDad
May 20, 2014 at 10:12 amThis is great Kelly!
We’ve got FK1’s parents dinner at our house in a few weeks and these will look great.
Kelly Be A Fun Mum
May 21, 2014 at 11:46 amThey do look wonderful in the middle of the table!
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