How To Make A Kite: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

To make a kite, first you'll need 2 wooden dowels that are less than 2 inches (5 cm) in diameter and about 40 inches (100 cm) long. Cut one of the dowels so it's about 6 inches (15 cm) shorter than the other one. Then, lay the longer dowel down on a flat surface, and place the shorter dowel on top of it about 4 inches (12.5 cm) above the midpoint so they're perpindicular. Wrap string around the point where the 2 dowels meet, and use hot glue to cover the string and seal the 2 dowels together. Wait a few minutes for the hot glue to dry. Next, cut a notch in the end of each dowel using a small knife. Run a long length of string around the ends of the dowels to connect the 4 ends. Use the notches you cut to keep the string in place. Pull the string tight so it's taut, then tie the 2 ends into a knot. Cut off the excess string with scissors. Now, lay your frame on top of a garbage bag or sheet of thin plastic, and outline the frame with a marker. Set the frame aside, and cut around the outline you drew, adding 2 inches (5 cm) to each side as you cut. Then, lay the frame on top of the sheet you’ve cut, and line the inside of each dowel with hot glue. Fold the excess plastic over the dowel and press it into the hot glue. Next, tie a piece of string to the end of one of the dowels. Run the other end of the string to the opposite end of the dowel and tie it there. Repeat this process with the other dowel and a second piece of string. Finally, tie the 2 lengths of string to a third piece of string at the junction where the 2 strings meet to make your brindle and line. For help making a sturdy frame that'll withstand high winds, read on! Did this summary help you?YesNo