Other materials you could try are a plastic garbage bag, newspaper, or even thick wrapping paper. They’re still sitting in our garage right now waiting to take them out for some fun. We’ve also made kites from a medium duty tarp, and they have held up for multiple trips to the park for flying. If you want your kite to last for more than just one day, I recommend using a stronger material. It sustained some damage in a few crash landings along the way. *NOTE: Using the plastic tablecloth definitely made this a one time use kite. We liked that there was a variety of colors to choose from. We used a plastic tablecloth from our local dollar store for this tutorial. A yardstick or some other straight edge.2 to 4 long dowel rods – depending on which kite design your making.A large piece of plastic sheeting ( A plastic tablecloth or a medium duty tarp).You probably already have everything you need already on hand at your house.
A kite how to#
Learning how to make a kite is surprisingly easy, and the materials needed to make one are easy to find.
A kite full#
You can find out more information by reading my full disclaimer. Links in this post may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a commission if you make a purchase from any of them, at no additional cost to you. You’ll want to read the whole post first to get all the important tips and tricks to get this project right the first time! I’m including printable instructions for this project at the bottom of this post, but it’s really just the absolute basics meant to refresh your memory. I’m going to share with you two different ways to make a kite: the classic Diamond kite and the basic Delta kite. You can always buy kites online, but making one yourself is so much more fun! The concepts of lift and drag are easily explained when kids have a hand in making and flying their own kites. Learning how to make a kite also a great way to teach kids about science. All you need is a few simple materials and a little know how, and your DIY kite comes together in a few minutes. It’s really not too complicated to make your own kite. And the whole thing can be even more special if the kite is homemade. The sheer joy of launching a kite into the air is something every kid should experience. I am so excited to teach you how to make a kite!
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