How to Make a Diamond Kite

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Cut two wooden dowels to the desired length.. Notch the ends of the dowels.. Form a cross with the dowels.

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Steps

1

Cut two wooden dowels to the desired length.

Step 1

Cut two wooden dowels to the desired length.

2

Notch the ends of the dowels.

Step 2

Notch the ends of the dowels.

3

Form a cross with the dowels.

Step 3

Form a cross with the dowels.

4

Tie the dowels together.

Step 4

Tie the dowels together.

5

Wrap string around the bottom of the vertical dowel.

Step 5

Wrap string around the bottom of the vertical dowel.

6

Wrap the string around the frame through the notches.

Step 6

Wrap the string around the frame through the notches.

7

Trace around the frame on a large sheet of paper.

Step 7

Trace around the frame on a large sheet of paper.

8

Cut out the kite shape.

Step 8

Cut out the kite shape.

9

Fold the edges of the paper over the string and tape it in place.

Step 9

Fold the edges of the paper over the string and tape it in place.

10

Tie a string around the cross section.

Step 10

Tie a string around the cross section.

11

Make a mark for the top point of the kite.

Step 11

Make a mark for the top point of the kite.

12

Measure a point for the side corners of the kite.

Step 12

Measure a point for the side corners of the kite.

13

Measure and mark the bottom point.

Step 13

Measure and mark the bottom point.

14

Connect the dots with a marker.

Step 14

Connect the dots with a marker.

15

Cut the shape out.

Step 15

Cut the shape out.

16

Cut wooden dowels or bamboo sticks to 40 inches (100 cm).

Step 16

Cut wooden dowels or bamboo sticks to 40 inches (100 cm).

17

Form a cross with the sticks and tie them at the intersection.

Step 17

Form a cross with the sticks and tie them at the intersection.

18

Attach the frame to the plastic body of the kite.

Step 18

Attach the frame to the plastic body of the kite.

19

Tie a 2 foot long strip of the plastic to the bottom of the kite.

Step 19

Tie a 2 foot long strip of the plastic to the bottom of the kite.

20

Attach the remaining kite string to the frame of the kite.

Step 20

Attach the remaining kite string to the frame of the kite.

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