# Complex Balloon Art Projects ROTOJAM Makes Delicate-Looking Molds By Vacuuming Air Out of Balloons By Riley von Niessen | Published 2016-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-art-project References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/design/collective-design-fair-2016-rotojam-cwandt) & [cwandt](http://cwandt.com/) ROTOJAM uses particles, vacuuming and a lot of careful technique for its [latex balloon art project](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-dog) as a part of the Collective Design Fair. Using a process called "particle jamming," the team takes smalls items such as beans, marbles or rice and jams them into balloons, then sucks out the air and molds them. The shape and malleability of each depends on the material put inside the balloon, with some instantly creating rock hard and casts and others allowing for more wiggle room. The end results are elegant, [shell-like molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/folded-echoes) that can be layered and further customized. ROTOJAM describes the process of their balloon art project in a way that is reminiscent of making [paper mache molds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fragmenti) as a child, although far more advanced. The use of "particle jamming" proves to work in casting larger items as well, including curiously warped chairs. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Particle Jamming:** Opportunity for innovating new art forms using particle jamming technology in various applications. - **Customizable Balloon Art:** Opportunity for creating and selling personalized balloon molds for events and decorations. - **Advanced Balloon Sculptures:** Opportunity for artists to push the boundaries of balloon artistry by utilizing advanced techniques and materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Art and Design:** Opportunity for artists and designers to incorporate balloon art projects into their work. - **Event Planning and Decorations:** Opportunity for event planners and decorators to offer unique and customizable balloon art installations. - **Education and Workshops:** Opportunity to offer workshops and educational programs on balloon sculpture and art techniques. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/this-is-air.md) - [Balloon-Like Lighting Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soft-blown.md) - [Immersive Balloon Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/balloon-story-popup.md) - [Smock Fabric Inflated Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smock-collection.md) - [Playful Balloon Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keff-joons.md) - [Inflated-Illusion Ceramic Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blow-up.md) - [Experimental Pottery Vessels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourd-project.md) - [Balloon-Like Seating Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/seungjin-yang.md) - [Candy-Like Colorful Glass Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gele-series.md)