each one hot air baloon needs a total of 8 pieces approx size : 6" x 4" for bigger sizes require a total of 5 to 6pcs fold across the cut out pieces combine all pieces attaching each other by gluing half face each time after pasting all of the pieces together hole punch the top and the bottom this way you will be able to pass the twine through for the base or basket you need to secure the twine to the glass jar by wrapping several times the twine around the jar (suggestion: cardboard boxes can be use as baskets as well)