Julia Dream
In 1993, Jonathan Wolfe and Jason Fischer dreamed up the crazy-beautiful idea to tiedye a balloon. In 1995, they created the very first SkyDyes balloon, Julia Dream. She is a 48,000 c.f Boland design...
View ArticleFlying Fractals
Look for the future of flying fractal art: the digital, mathematical fractal balloon. [See image gallery at sky-dyes.com] Using images of the Mandelbrot Set printed on balloon fabric, these will be...
View ArticleThe Crew
A tiedyed balloon is a gigantic project – much larger than any one person can pull off. Both building and flying a balloon requires a large and dedicated crew. Jonathan Wolfe is the lead designer,...
View ArticleCreate Your Own
So you have to have one… You’re ready to join one of the world’s most exclusive clubs. You can you handle being the star of the show, and always having the most beautiful balloon wherever you fly. And...
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Contact Us
Do you like what you see? We’d love to hear from you! Please write us at: or 2917 Campus Blvd NE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505.489.3393
View ArticleFrequently Asked Questions – FAQ
How long does it take you to tiedye a balloon? Anywhere from 6 months, for Gloria (including assembly), to 1 month for Lucy, without assembly. How much does it cost to tiedye a balloon? It depends...
View ArticleLucy
See pix of Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds, the most recent SkyDyes balloon, manufactured by Lindstrand USA in 2005. [See image gallery at sky-dyes.com] Some say this is our best artwork yet. Certainly...
View ArticleHalu
Hale’Lucinations is our third creation, and the first SkyDyes balloon to be commercially manufactured – by Aerostar International. She was built in 2003 as a commission to Albuquerque pilot Bruce Hale,...
View ArticleGloria
Gloria Caeli was built in 2001 by Jonathan Wolfe and friends, using a Piccard-inspired pattern. She contains 168 connected spirals, about 1000 meters of fabric, and took about 6 months to dye and...
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Balloon Fiesta 2016!
Join us at the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta, October 1-9. We’ll be flying every day from launch spot R4 at the northeast side of the field. Hope to see you there! And we’ll be glowing at...
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