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Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

The name of the kite in ancient times was the paper kite, which has a history of more than 2,000 years.

In fact, as early as the Song Dynasty, it was already a deeply loved outdoor activity by people.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

What is shared here is a simple kite making tutorial. The materials are easy to collect and can be taken with children. Make it together.

The materials that need to be prepared mainly include packaging paper, bamboo skewers, glue, scissors and nylon thread.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

  Find some unwanted bamboo mats, remove longer bamboo sticks from them, and use a knife to trim them slightly to make them smooth.

Cut the packaging paper according to the shape and size of the desired kite.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

Paste the bamboo stick directly on it and start making the most critical kite skeleton.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

The skeleton here is very simple. It looks like a large cross shape from the outside.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

You can also make it your own, and finally paste the tail on the kite.

Tie a strong rope on it, and a very simple kite is ready.

Illustrated tutorial on how to make a simple kite

You can fly a kite and see how high it can fly.