How to Make a Kite in 5 Steps

Flying a kite is a fun activity for any age. It’s quite easy to build and requires very few materials. And with the help of some fun ideas, 5-Minute Crafts will teach you just how to do it.

Materials

• 1 thin, 8-inch (20 cm) wooden stick
• 1 thin, 4-inch (10 cm) wooden stick
• A spool of thin, strong thread
• 1 sheet of Chinese paper or plastic wrap
• A glue stick
• A cutter or scissors

Step 1

• First, lay the 2 sticks over each other to form a cross.

• Take the spool of thread and give it several turns in the center until the sticks are securely fastened, then tie a knot and cut the thread.

Step 2

• Tie each end of the structure with thread so that a diamond structure remains.

Step 3

• Open the sheet of Chinese paper and place the diamond structure on it.
• Leave some space of a little bit more than 1 inch (3 cm) from the edge of the paper to the structure, then trim the corners so that you can fold it.

Step 4

• Run your glue stick along 1 inch beyond each end of the diamond structure and fold the paper toward the thread, making sure it’s well-covered.

Step 5

• Tie the thread spool from the center well, as this will be what makes your kite fly.

• You can make a tail of fabric or, with the same Chinese paper, cut out strips that are at least 5 times longer than the size of the kite so that it can fly in a stable way.