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Fold and unfold along the diagonals
Fold in half vertically and horizontally
Fold a preliminary base
Fold and unfold the bottom point to the top
Fold and unfold the right corner to the center
Divide the flap into fourths
Repeat on the left side
Accordion fold
Unfold
Repeat on the left side
Inside crimp-fold on the existing creases
Make two more crimp folds
Repeat on the left side
Repeat all the steps behind
Open and pull apart the layers while squashing the top until it is flat
Squash like before two more times
Squash-fold
Bring each point out
Open the model up slightly
Push from inside
Repeat behind
Repeat on the left and right sides
Valley-fold the left leg in half
Unfold
Fold the indicated layer
Fold the corner up Use the little triangle as a reference point
Leave it perpendicular to the leg
Lift one layer to the side
Valley-fold the left edge but keep the "L" shape
Unfold a layer from behind
Fold the point
Narrow the rope
Rotate and repeat Always start with the leg on the left side
Grab the points and pull to the sides, opening the model
Close only the area with the triangles
"Inflate" the balloon pushing from inside
Connect each leg as shown to make the basket
Hot-air balloon complete!