Throughout the 19th century, balloons were made out ofanimalbladders.[1] Nowadays, balloons are made from a thin and stretchy material likerubber,latex,neoprene orplastic and can come in many different colors. Big balloons are made fromnylon fabric.
Balloons are used for many purposes like decorations and entertainment.
Most small balloons are made forparties orhiccup cures. These balloons are sometimes made to look like animals.
Some balloons are very big. Big balloons are used for people to fly into the sky. Big balloons are calledaircraft. Most balloon aircraft are filled with hot air. They are calledhot air balloons.
Balloons can also be filled withwater. They are called "water balloons". Water balloons are a kind oftoy, best known for its use of water balloon fights.