How to Make a Kite with a Plastic Bag

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Kites are great and fun toys, but they can be quite expensive if bought in a store.Do you want to build a kite yourself without spending almost any money?It's easy and it will only take a few minutes for your kite to take flight with the birds.

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    It doesn't have to be too big - a standard size will suffice.
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    Make sure it is flat and the sides fit together.
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    Here are the cuts you will need to make to get your kite:
    • Cut off the bottom of the bag.Place the scissors 5 or 7.5 cm from the bottom and cut the bottom of the bag.
    • Cut the bag down the middle, from the base straight down the middle of the bag.
    • Make a cut from the center of the bag towards the fold, forming about a 45 degree angle.
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    Lay the pieces out on a work surface.You should have two irregular pentagons.
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    One should be the same length as the kite, from bottom to top.The other piece of wood should be slightly longer than the width of the kite, from right to left.
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    Attach the top part first (to the tip of the kite).Before attaching the bottom part, iron the plastic well and then attach the stick to the base.
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    Bend it slightly towards the tip of the kite so that it arches.Secure the right corner with tape.
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    Where they cross, use a bit of tape to attach the bowed part to the vertical stick.
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    This will be the tail of your kite, and should be about a meter long.You could use different colors to add style and panache to your ponytail.
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    Use a sharp object to make two holes where the two sticks cross, one on each side, and two holes at the base of the kite.
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    Thread one end of the string through the holes where the sticks cross and tie a tight knot.Do the same thing with the other end, passing it through the holes at the base of the kite.Now your kite has a "bridle".
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    Tie a knot with a loop on the bridle, at the same height as the intersection of the sticks. Check the alignment by pulling the thread to one side, to see if the knot is alongside (not above or below) the intersection.

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    When you are outside, hold the bridle between your thumb and forefinger, so that the kite tries to fly from your hand.Start in the middle of the bridle and gradually move your fingers towards the intersection.At some point, the angle will be right and the kite will fly better, this is the point where you will need to tie the string to the bridle.The knot must be able to be moved up and down depending on the wind speed, so you will have to change its position for each flight.
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    Fly the kite. To do this, simply pull the kite into the air and pull the string as if you were fishing.Make sure you stretch the thread as you do so.You may need to run a little to help the kite gain altitude.In this case, make sure the terrain is free of obstacles, as you will be focused on looking up and not at the ground.
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Advice

  • Be careful not to release the thread too quickly.Your kite may go places it shouldn't go (and get snagged somewhere) if you leave the string too long uncontrolled.
  • This design is very light.Any slight gust of wind will cause the kite to wobble and fly away.If the kite doesn't fly well and wobbles or nosedives, you'll need to check the bridle alignment.
  • You can use different types of thread, for example string (as thin as possible) or fishing line.Don't use too heavy thread.
  • If the kite doesn't fly well, undo the bridle and remake it, making sure it is well balanced.
  • If the kite doesn't fly well, lengthen or shorten the tail.
  • Do not fly the kite in spaces where the wind is not stable due to the presence of trees or buildings - these form barriers and stop or interrupt the normal flow of the wind and this could cause your kite to capsize or nosedive.A regular wind is ideal.The best places to fly your kite are open and windy, with no obstacles.
  • The wind is usually stronger higher up, so if you can release more string and if you can have someone help you launch the kite, it will rise faster and reach the area with the best wind.
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Warnings

  • Be careful of electricity cables.
  • You will need to be aware of the weather conditions during the flight.Don't fly your kite if the forecast calls for rain or thunderstorms.Your kite wouldn't like being in the middle of a downpour either.
  • Be careful if there are small children present when you make the kite.The plastic bag, leftover thread, tape and plastic can be dangerous if there are small children around.
  • If the kite becomes entangled in an electrical cord, do not try to recover it.You might get electrocuted.Don't try to climb a tree to retrieve the kite.It is much safer if the kite gets caught in a place where you can reach it without having to climb.
  • Don't fly the kite if the wind is too strong, you may destroy it!
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Things you will need

  • A plastic bag (lightweight)
  • Two lightweight poles that can be bent easily.
  • A wire a few meters long.
  • Scissors
  • Strong, clear tape or tape.
  • Some extra plastic (for the tail)
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