How to Make a Kite With One Sheet of Paper

Kites date back in history over 2000 years. A recently renewed interest in kites have made them a popular leisure activity. Construct this kite as a breezy day project, using common household supplies.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Sheet of paper (8 ½ x 11)
• Masking tape
• Bamboo skewer
• Hole punch
• String
• Scissors
• Cardboard
• Party streamer

1. Position the paper lengthwise. Fold the paper vertically in half.

2. Crease a triangle on the folded edge of the half paper at the top left corner to the bottom midpoint. Flip the top flap out from that new crease to form a kite shape.

3. Use the masking tape to secure an 8-inch bamboo skewer along the horizontal line between the two top corners of the kit. Place another strip of masking tape along the vertical crease to reinforce.

4. Punch a hole just below the place where the pencil meets the kite's vertical center crease. Tie a 15-foot sting through the hole and around the pencil. Wrap the sting around a piece of cardboard.

5. Cut 6 feet of party streamer and tape to the bottom edge of the kite for the tail.