Raring2go! THINGS TO DO 26 raring2go.co.uk Make your own kite Steps to Make the Kite 1. Create the frame Take your wooden dowels/ straight sticks. Lay them in a cross shape, with the shorter stick crossing the longer stick about one-third from the top. Use tape or string to tie them securely together at the intersection. 2. Shape the kite Place the frame on your paper and cut a diamond shape slightly larger than the frame, leaving about 1 inch of margin around the edges. Fold the paper edges over the frame and secure them with tape or glue. 3. Attach the bridle string Tie a piece of string from one side of the horizontal spar to the other. Another piece of string then goes from the middle of this loop to well down the vertical spar. This is called the bridle string, which stabilises your kite in the air. 4. Add a Tail Attach a long piece of fabric or ribbon to the bottom of the kite. This will help stabilise the kite during flight. You could tie small strips of fabric along the tail for added flair. 5. Decorate your kite Personalise the kite with markers, stickers or other craft materials you have to hand. 6. Attach the flying line Tie one end of a longer piece of string (kite string) to the bridle string where the sticks intersect. Roll the other end onto a spool or small stick for easy handling. Materials needed: • Lightweight paper (tissue paper, newspaper, or thin wrapping paper) • Wooden dowels or straight sticks (1 long and 1 short; bamboo skewers work too) • String (any strong, lightweight thread) • Sticky tape • Scissors • Glue (optional, for securing parts) • Felt tip pens, crayons, or stickers for decoration • Ribbon for the tail Tips: Use lightweight materials to ensure the kite can catch the wind. Adjust the length of the bridle string for better balance if the kite wobbles. Supervise younger children, especially near roads or crowded areas.
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