This creative kite is perfect for high flying!
plastic sheet, tyvek or fabric
bamboo sticks or wood dowels - 3 pieces 1/8"x18"
tape (cloth) and double stick tape
string - 30' or longer
hobby stick
plastic strip or paper for tail
scissors
ruler (yardstick)
pencil/pen
magic markers (permanent)
toothpicks (3 pieces)
REMEMBER THAT IT'S IMPORTANT TO ALWAYS WORK UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. SOMETIMES WE USE THINGS THAT CAN BE HARMFUL, LIKE SCISSORS, SO DON'T EVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE THESE PROJECTS ALONE.
- Lay out sail (cut 13'x18'). Cut hole in sail 4 1/2' diameter in center 8 1/2' from the bottom.
- Glue or tape stick across top of sail - fold sail (wrap) once. Stick must extend past sail by 1/2' both sides.
- Tape sticks top corners to bottom corners diagonally. Extend sticks 1/2' past sail. Tape stick in center top to bottom. Make bridle by cutting a string 30' long. Tie each end to top corners.
- Cut 40' long string and attach one end with larks head knot to lopp bridle at top. Tie other end to attachment point below center hole. Cut 10' long string for adjustable bridle loop and larks head to lower bridle.
- Cut 16' long string for bowline from top corners. Bow the stick to make string 2' in center to horizontal stick.
- Make fly line - 30' or more - and wind onto hobby stick. Attach fly line to bridle adjustable loop.
- Adjust bridle - hand kite by fly line. Bottom of kitye must hang lower than top. Adjust bridle to wind speed. Make tail with 2' plastic strips.
