Kite - Sky is the Limit

Types of Kites:

various shapes and sizes - Bird kite, box kite, standard kite

Labor of love

1. - Wooden Frame - light weight

- Cut to length
- Lumber yard - Home Depot / Lowes (2 x 4 x 8)
- 2'length x 3/4"wide x 1/4" thick

Materials

4 x 2'x1'x1/4 frame
15" of bamboo for the Nose Bridge
- String to go around the parameter of the kite
- a 1 1/2" of Nail to whole the assembly together

Framing The Kite

2 pieces - Pivoted at the center to form a X
3rd piece - to form an crossbeam
more complex kite - 4th piece - to form a nose!

4. Apply the kite paper (with Glue) to the frame

5. Add the Flaps, and Frills

6 - Add Loops and Tail

Assess the wind
Start by noting the direction of the wind – feel it on your face, notice the sway of the trees, or wet your finger.
Remember, our Kite Kits are designed for light wind, so don’t try on a very windy day – about 5-15 mph or 8-24kph is great.

Keep in mind that the lighter the material you use is, the better the kite will fly. add unnecessary weight and the kite will not be aerodynamic.

Construction paper, string, pipe cleaners/sticks, scissors, colored pencils/markers (optional), tape (optional), and a ruler.

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