How to make a kite. More than 2,000 years ago, the first kite flew into the sky. Today, people still enjoy DIY kites and then fly them into the sky. Perhaps it carries the dream of mankind since ancient times - to fly freely like a bird.
Main materials:
Dowels, Scotch tape, wrapping paper, paint.
Tools required:
Paint brush, scissors, glue, ruler, utility knife.
Kite making steps:
Step 1:
The tools and materials needed to make a kite are all in this picture.
Step 2:
Cutting and drawing: Use a saw to cut 2 support strips, 1 strip 60 cm and 1 strip 50 cm
Step 3:
Draw a line 25 centimeters away from the 50 centimeter piece of wood and carve a small opening.son.
Step 4:
Cut a notch on each end of the two wooden strips, about 3 cm, and cut it in the middle.
Step 5:
Sand the wood strips with sandpaper, and then paint them. Of course, choose the color you like.
Step 6:
To make a tassel tail: Find your favorite wrapping paper, use a ruler and craft knife, and cut into strips about 3 cm wide and 20 cm long.
Step 7:
Find a small stick and roll up the strips one by one to form a ponytail shape.
Step 8:
Use plastic tape to pop up the head of the strip, then pull out the stick, being sure to leave the hole in the stick. Repeat the above process to make 3 ponytail tassels.
Step 9:
To make the connection point: find the 60 cm piece of wood, the mark is at 15 cm.
Step 10:
Tie 2 together with the wooden strips. Remember to combine and tie the two marks, one with a small cutout, the other with a 15 cm mark, and the two X-shaped bandages. tie.
Step 11:
Find 2 strong wires. Connect as shown.
Step 12:
As shown in the figure, connect with lines.
Step 13:
Make sure the thread is tight and tie the knot after all four sides are in place. Trim away excess thread.
Step 14:
Add wings and let it fly: Find a piece of paper that is large enough (if it is not enough, you can put a piece together), the paper should be stronger, and then use a pencil to draw a schematic line on the edge of the line, leaving about 3 Draw a fold line with a width of centimeters.
Step 15:
The lines at the four corners are drawn according to the drawing.
Step 16:
Fold the extra paper according to the edge lines.
Step 17:
Adhere with clear tape.
Step 18:
Finally, tape the joints.
Step 19:
Thread the thread where the tassel just passed through. You can thread it several times until the tassel is tied firmly. Leave about 20cm of line on the head.
Step 20:
Repeat the above method to tie the other 2 tassel tails.
Step 21:
Tie the tassel tail to the bottom of the kite. Tie a double knot to secure it firmly.
Step 22:
Punch holes. The first hole is 15 centimeters along the wooden strip 60 centimeters from the bottom of the kite. The second hole is below the intersection of the two strips of wood.
Step 23:
Use a craft knife to carve out the holes.
Step 24:
Punch holes in the Scotch tape. 4.
Step 25:
Tape the transparent tape you just punched on both sides of each hole.
Step 26:
Threading.
Step 27:
After wrapping the wire around the wooden bar, pass it through the hole.
Step 28:
Connect the 2 lines together and make a slip knot so you can adjust the angle of the kite.
Step 29:
Knots like this can help you control the thread in your hands.
Step 30:
Get ready to fly your handmade kite.
Tips:
When making a kite, you can choose the color of the wooden strips you like. The color of the clear tape can match the color of the wood strips. The battens are preferably of relatively light wood. If the paper of the kite is broken, you can re-melt it, or you can replace it regularly to change your mood.
