HOW TO MAKE A KITE
MATERIALS :
- 3 pieces of cane
- Thread
- Large sheet of strong paper (e.g. tissue)
- Soft pencil
- Scissors
- Paint and paintbrush
- Glue
- Strong string
PROCEDURE :
The Frame
- Dampen the cane to make flexible
- Carefully, bend the cane to desired shape then tie securely with thread
The Covering
- Lay the frame on sheet of paper
- Trace around frame with pencil
- Cut covering approximately 1 cm larger than the outline
- Paint bird on covering (e.g. bowl)
- When paint is dry, place the frame on unpainted side.
- Now, fold edges of covering over the frame carefully, and glue them down.
The Bridle
- Cut 3 pieces of string, each 20 cm long.
- Secure one end of each string tightly to frame at the shoulders and tail of the bird.
- Then, tie the other ends in a knot.
