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Image directions for making paper bag kiteWhat you need:

  • Large, paper, grocery bag
  • Tape
  • String
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Hole punch (optional)

What to do:

  • Cut the bottom out of the bag.
  • Lay the bag flat on the tabletop.
  • Pencil a dot about 1/3 down from the top center of the bag.
  • Draw wings from the corners to that dot.
  • Cut away the top and bottom triangle areas, cutting along the dotted lines, as shown.
  • Turn the bag over, and fold the wings to the front. Tape them to the bag.
  • Put a piece of tape at the tip of each wing to strengthen it; then, punch a hold through it.
  • Cut out a triangle-shaped vent near the bottom of the bag. A tail made from pieces of tissue tied on a string can be tied below the vent.
  • Be sure to decorate your kite before flying. Short streamers can be cut from tissue paper and glued or stapled in place.

Image directions for making sled kite with spray decortationSpray Decoration for Sled Kite

What you need:

  • Red, blue & yellow dye (Rit from grocery store is fine.)  Mix according to directions, making it a strong solution.
  • Spray bottles
  • Funnel (to pour dye into spray bottles)
  • Oil pastels

What to do:

  • Follow the directions on our web site from last year on constructing a sled kite.
  • Use this decorating technique if you are working with young kids or have a lot of kids
  • Cut kite out of silkspan (available at hobby stores that sell model airplanes)
  • Make designs with oil pastels – bright, bold, and colorful designs look best on kites!
  • Spray kite with dye using one or more colors.
  • Wait until dry (about 20-30 minutes), then finish sled kite directions, taping sticks, adding string, and adding tails.

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