Directions for Making Sled Kites
The Sled Kite has been around since the 1950s, when a man from Ohio invented it and was fascinated with its ability to change form while blowing through the wind. There are many different kinds of sled kites, and most are very detailed and elaborate. However, you can make a simple sled kite over the weekend with some inexpensive materials and a little patience. While not as large or elaborate as many high-end sled kites, a smaller version will serve its purpose and allow you to create a fun craft in a short time.
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Things You'll Need
- 1 paper bag from card or cop shop
- Clear packaging tape
- Glue pen
- 6 feet of 30 pound nylon string
- Scissors
- Yardstick
- Hole punch
Instructions
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Purchase a brown paper bag from your local printing store or card shop. Hallmark and Kinkos FedEx are examples of stores that sell the proper bag. Your bag measurements should be around 18.25 inches wide by 12 inches tall. Glue the folds found on the side of the bag closed from top to bottom. Let these dry completely.
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Cut off the top of your bag, ensuring that the front and back are trimmed evenly. Cut off the bottom of the bag, again making sure your cut is even on both sides. There should be no remaining fold to the bag if you have cut the bottom correctly.
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Flip your bag over if necessary to find the side with the seam. This is where the majority of the kite work will now be done. Measure 1/3 from the top of the bag and mark that place with a pen. Measure from the sides and mark the exact middle of the bag. Draw a line from the center mark to each corner of the bag. Cut through one layer of the bag using the lines as a template. Avoid cutting the side folds and do not cut through both layers.
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Open up the bag. You will have a point on each side of the center of the bag. Tape up these points, to serve as reinforcement before you punch a hole in them. Punch holes on each point about a quarter inch away from the edge.
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Thread nylon string through the holes and knot. Place about 6 feet of string on both sides. Fold over the corners and tie the strings together using a knot. Fly your kite and enjoy.
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Tips & Warnings
This kite is for lighter winds.
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- Photo Credit tea part 1 image by Damian Winnichenko from Fotolia.com
