The short game is this. Montgolfier believed the spherical balloon was the only way to go. Later this thought was disproven. Just look at paper lanterns! They come in many shapes and sizes and colors even and with the proper flame and ventilation system always rise above. 
I ran across this photo while searching for ideas on today's project. The brightly colored lanterns are assigned Merit and lit in honor of practicing Buddhists in Korea. The lanterns are released on The Buddha's birthday. beautiful.
Some info on The Montgolfier brothers:
Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 – 26 June 1810) and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (6 January 1745 – 2 August 1799) were the inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon,globe aérostatique. The brothers succeeded in launching the first manned ascent, carrying Étienne[1][2]into the sky. Later, in December 1783, in recognition of their achievement, their father Pierre was elevated to the nobility and the hereditary appellation of de Montgolfier by King Louis XVI of France.
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