Hot Air Balloons Collage Sheets
These free printable collage sheets feature vintage hot air balloon images.
Scroll all the way down, and you will find three different collage sheets. There’s a sheet of small ovals, a sheet of 2” squares, and a sheet of varying sizes. If you like hot air balloons, you should take a look at these hot air balloon postcards and these hot air balloon trade cards.
Hot air balloons are one of the earliest forms of flight. They were invented by the French brothers Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier in 1783. The first successful manned flight took place in Annonay, France, in front of King Louis XVI and his court. In the following decades, hot air balloons were used primarily for entertainment and spectacle.
30 x 44mm Ovals
The earliest hot air balloons were large, round, and made of lightweight materials such as paper or silk, filled with hot air from a fire. They were typically equipped with a simple basket or gondola for carrying passengers or payloads, and were often controlled by adjusting the heat of the fire, which would cause the balloon to ascend or descend. Early balloons had limited range and duration, as they relied on the availability of fuel for the fire, and were subject to the whims of wind and weather. Nevertheless, they represented a major breakthrough in transportation and exploration, and sparked a widespread fascination with flight.
2” Squares
Hot air balloons have come a long way from their early beginnings. Modern hot air balloons are typically made of synthetic materials such as ripstop nylon, which is more durable and heat-resistant than the materials used in early balloons. They also have a much more sophisticated design, with shapes that range from the traditional round to more aerodynamic, oblong shapes. Modern hot air balloons also have burners that use propane instead of wood or coal to heat the air, providing a more efficient and controllable source of heat. Additionally, many modern hot air balloons are equipped with navigation and communication systems, as well as safety features such as parachutes and emergency fuel systems. These improvements have made hot air balloons much more reliable and versatile, allowing them to be used for a wider range of applications, from leisure to scientific research.
These hot air balloon printables make a great addition to your supplies for junk journaling, art journaling, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs), and other mixed media artwork.
You may also enjoy these free collage sheets.
Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
