What 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.

Spray 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.