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How to Make a Kite

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Making a kite can be a fun interactive experience for children. It's not that hard. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video series.

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Tags: string, kites, kite, tails, kite-making, kite-flying, dibbles, diamond-shaped

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Summary: Kites are tethered objects that are made to fly when the air lifts them like a sail. The kite’s movement can be manipulated by the kite flyer who is holding one or more strings that are attached to the kite. “Drag” and “lift” are words that depict the pressure and tension that the air places on the mechanics of the kite. A traditional diamond shaped kite has a tail to keep the nose of the kite from pointing into the wind and a string for the kite flyer to hold that controls the direction of the kite. Kites were historically used to communicate over long distances for military purposes. Today, they are used for recreation, art and competitive events.

In this free crafts video series, you will receive instructions on how to make your own kite. Find out what supplies you will need. Learn how to construct your support sticks. Get tips on cutting your shape and putting an image on it. Don’t forget a tail for your kite. You’ll learn how to put all of this together, along with support strings and the roll of string that will allow your kite to soar high in the air.

About the Expert

Expert: Gary Zier, originally from Florida, is a systems administrator with 10 years of computer networking experience and an expertise in conditional access security systems. He started teaching kids how to build computers and enjoyed working with kids so much that he ran programs in schools which later turned into teaching many different types of crafts and building projects.

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