Both children and adults are delighted with this fun - flying a kite. They are triangular, diamond-shaped, box-shaped, in the form of birds or dragons. They even come in the form of a butterfly flapping its wings.

The history of the flying kite begins in ancient China. There it received the name “dragon kite” due to the fact that on the Dragon Festival, huge constructions of paper bodies with a snake head at the end were launched into the air. This tradition is still alive today. From China, dragons became widely known in Asia. Later, in Europe they learned how to make a kite out of paper.

Over its long history, this simplest aircraft has repeatedly served both science and as a military tool, and helped in the development of aircraft. Now it has turned into a well-known toy, popular with both adults and children.

Of course, in modern world you can always buy a ready-made kite in the store. But if you know how to make a flying kite with your own hands, you can not only enjoy creative process, but also get a unique toy. Created with my own hands, it will be a greater joy than the one that was purchased. The manufacturing process is very interesting, exciting and also uncomplicated. And the manufacturing costs required are minimal.

How to make a flying dragon with your own hands

To create an air dragon at home, you need to have a basic understanding of the main elements of its design:

At home, you can make the following types of flying dragons: flat air and box-shaped (volume).

The materials for making your favorite toy can be different, for example, paper, fabric, polyethylene. For some models you will need wooden slats. For the tail you will also need ribbons or threads with bows or tassels: it all depends on your imagination.

Snake "Monk"

How to make a flying kite out of paper? Try the simplest one first classic version- paper “Monk”. Even small children will be happy to take part in its production. To make this origami, you will need:

• a square made of a sheet of thick paper (not newspaper);
• spool threads for bridles;
• narrow strips of bright fabric or ribbon for the tail;
• scissors;
• glue;
• needle for making holes.

It is advisable to choose sheets no larger than A3. Big sizes require higher paper thickness which leads to an increase in model weight. As a result, a large device may become so heavy that it cannot take off.

The scheme for its manufacture is simple:

Despite the ease of manufacture, the Monk will fly well. It must be launched on spool threads, in a slight breeze, because a strong wind can easily crush it. If it starts to spin from side to side when starting up, the tail may need to be adjusted. You need to either lengthen it or make it heavier. In the case when the Monk takes off with difficulty and gains altitude very poorly, the tail, on the contrary, should be made lighter. When the tail is adjusted correctly, the kite should fly steadily, wagging slightly in different directions.

Frame snakes made of paper, fabric, polyethylene

Another type of flat flying structure is the frame kite. To build it, in addition to paper, fabric or polyethylene, wooden slats are also needed And. One of the schemes for its manufacture is used in the presence of the following materials:

• sheets of paper or bag;
• two wooden slats (one is shorter, equal to approximately 2/3 of the length of the first);
• strong thread;
• fabric (any);
• scotch;
• glue.

To create a frame, you need to connect the slats in the shape of a cross. You can fasten them with twine, pre-moistened with PVA glue. Then you need to cut out, focusing on the frame, the sail of the dragon itself. For this model it will be diamond-shaped. The ends of the sail must be firmly tied to the ends of the slats; you can even use tape for strength. In the middle of both sections of the smaller rail you need to tie ropes and secure them in the middle cross rail. You will get something like a pyramid of ropes, which needs to be secured to a railing. It remains to secure the tail at the bottom of the product. For good flight, the tail must be significantly longer than the main part.

Frame devices are the most popular and are easy to build at home. They can have any other shape: the popular triangle, star or bird. The form is limited only by imagination and materials.

Dragon in the shape of a triangle

Classical triangular shape is a more difficult to manufacture type of flat structure.

You will need a thick plastic bag for this., slats, rope with reel. The dimensions of the finished product depend on the size of the package and the height of the launcher. The manufacturing scheme for a triangular kite is as follows:

To resemble a bird, one feature is used: a bowstring is pulled between the side parts.

Box kites at home

Another type of flying kite that you can make yourself is the box-shaped, or three-dimensional, flying kite. To make it you will need:

• wooden sticks- 8 pieces;
• sheets of thick paper;
• strong rope;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• glue.

For the manufacture of a box-shaped device at home instead strong paper Strong plastic bags, such as garbage bags, are often used.

The frame is assembled from 4 vertical slats 80 cm long and 4 horizontal slats (spacers): two 75 cm long and two 50 cm long. From sheets of thick paper using glue you need to make two strips, each 186 cm long and 24 cm in width, plus 1 cm on all sides for allowances. Each strip must be divided into 4 equal parts.

Corners are cut out on the folds in the allowances and strong threads are inserted into the folds of all allowances along the entire length so that they extend into the cut corners on both sides by about 7 cm. Then the allowances and strips are connected with glue. The narrow edges of each strip are connected by side allowances - you get two boxes, but without a bottom. Long slats are placed inside the boxes at the corners and secured with the ends of threads glued into strips. The boxes should be located at the edges of long wooden slats.

Then spacers are placed crosswise so that they rest against the long slats. In places where the spacers intersect, this connection must be secured with thread. The kite boxes stretched by spacers will look like a rhombus. The bridle is made of a thin rope 1.3 m long. One end of the bridle is connected to one of the long slats above the upper box, and the other is attached to the slats above the lower box on the same side. A handrail is attached to the bridle - and you can do a test run. A tail is not required for such a kite.

A box kite can only fly properly in fairly strong winds. Its improved version is a triangular box kite with an additional wing. This type of kite is more complex in design, but it has better aerodynamics, and it takes off in light winds without a run-up.

How to fly kites

Flying a kite correctly is very important. The wind should blow at a speed of 4−6 m/sec. The most preferable place to launch is a field and, if possible, a hill, away from roads and away from wires. It is dangerous if the line of a running kite comes into contact with the wires or hangs on them. Especially if these are high voltage electrical wires. It is also important to take into account the strength of the wind and the strength of the handrail. If there is a strong gusty wind outside, the rope may break and the wind will blow the flying kite onto the wires.

You can launch a flying toy different ways. If a person is alone, then the kite is placed with its front side facing the wind. The one who launches must gradually move backward, unwinding the rope and keeping the structure vertical. Having moved away a little, about 10 meters, you need to pull the rope towards yourself and run carefully. If there is wind, the kite immediately rises up.

It is much more convenient and easier to launch together. So, one remains with the kite, holding it above his head. The person holding the rope must stand with his back to the wind and unwind about 15 meters of the rope, then pull it tight. The sign to fly a kite is to raise your hand up.

When the kite reaches a sufficient height, you must carefully release (poison) the line. If a gust of wind occurs, the rope must be released a little, this is necessary to relieve the pressure of the air currents on the body of the structure. When the wind subsides, the flying device must be immediately pulled towards you.

It is better to launch a box kite in the same way - against the wind and preferably not alone. The headwind will carry it forward, but at the same time a lift will arise and it will remain in the air at an angle. If the bridle is made straight, from threads of equal length, then the kite has no angle of inclination and will not rise up even in a strong wind.

On a windless day, you can try to make the kite fly by running forward with it. In this case, it is not the wind, but movement that creates the oncoming air flow that is needed for flight. At the top, a box kite flies on its own, even if a person does not move, because at the top the air currents are stronger than at the bottom near the ground.

If you want to have an interesting time, find an exciting activity for the whole family, then making an air dragon is perfect for these purposes. It’s not difficult to make it yourself, and its launch will not leave anyone indifferent.

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Making a paper kite is easier and faster than you might think. You'll only need one sheet of paper and a few extra materials you probably already have at home. The best thing about flying a kite is what you get unforgettable experience and enjoy an active holiday fresh air. The kite designs proposed in this article are quite interesting and are perfect for children of any age.

Steps

Making a fast Schaeffer kite (or bumblebee kite)

Collect everything necessary materials. It is best to immediately place all the necessary materials on the table or on the work surface on which you are going to make the kite. Below is a list of what you will need to get started:

• a sheet of A4 paper (printer paper or construction paper);
• light thread;
• pencil;
• stapler;
• ruler;
• scissors;
• hole punch (optional);
• pleasant breeze or light wind (speed 2.5–6.5 m/s).

1. Start creating your kite. Place a sheet of paper in front of you vertically so that it is on the left and right. long sides. Then fold the paper in half so that the fold itself is at the bottom.

   Mark the wings of the kite. Take a pencil and make a dot right on the fold of the paper, about 5 cm from the left edge. Next, using the same pencil, place another dot on the fold of the paper approximately 5 cm from the first dot. The thread will then be attached to this place.

   Fix the kite's wings. Fold the top left corner of the paper to the first point. Don't miss the fold. Do the same with the bottom layer of paper so that both halves of the kite are symmetrical. Secure the corners of the paper brought together with a stapler (the staple should be where you marked the first point with a pencil).

   Cover with tape the place where the thread is attached, where the second point is located, and make sure that the piece of tape you take is enough to cover both sides of the fastener. Using a hole punch, make a hole in the snake directly above the pencil mark. This hole is for attaching thread.

   • If you don't have a hole punch, you can carefully poke the hole with scissors.
   • The purpose of the tape is to strengthen the paper in the area of ​​the hole so that it does not tear later.

2. Attach the string to the kite. Thread the thread through the hole in the kite and tie it carefully with a secure knot. If you have a particularly good mood to create crafts, you can additionally make yourself a handle for the kite from a thick stick or tube to which you tie the second end of the thread. With such a handle it will be easier for you to attract or release the kite; in addition, it will prevent you from accidentally missing it.

   • The thread used to fly a kite is also called a lifeline.

3. Mark the location of the kite's wings. Using a pencil, place a mark along the top edge of the paper approximately 4-5 cm from the fold, depending on the desired size of the kite's wings. Place another dot along the bottom edge of the paper approximately 4–5 cm from right side. Visualize or draw a line connecting two points.

   • Delta-shaped kites were first invented by Wilbur Green in the 1940s, specially designing their wings so that they would fly well in light winds.

4. Assemble and secure the wings. Fold the paper (its upper layer) along an imaginary or drawn line. Turn the kite over and fold the other side in the same way. Make sure that both sides of the kite are perfectly symmetrical. Using tape, attach the folded sides along the fold line. Your kite is now starting to take shape.

   Strengthen the kite frame. Place a thin wooden or bamboo stick horizontally across the widest part of the kite's wings (across its longitudinal axis). This part of the kite is also called the sail. Secure the stick in the desired place with tape. Make sure that the stick does not protrude beyond the edges of the kite. Otherwise, carefully trim it with scissors.

5. Prepare the place where the thread will be attached. Place a mark on the longitudinal ridge of the kite, about one-third from its nose and about 2.5 cm from the fold of the paper. Cover this area with tape. In this case, a piece of tape should be large enough to cover the place where the thread is attached on both sides of the kite. Take a hole punch and punch a hole at the mark you placed. The thread will be attached to the hole.

   • Note that the hole should be located in the narrower part of the snake's spine, which is its nose.
   • If you don't have a hole punch, you can carefully poke the hole with scissors.
   • The tape is necessary to strengthen the hole so that it does not tear later.

6. Tie the thread. Thread the thread into the hole you made and carefully tie it with a secure knot. You can additionally make yourself a handle for the kite from a thick stick or tube to which you tie the second end of the thread. With such a handle, it will be easier for you to attract or release the kite, and it will also prevent you from accidentally losing it.

   • The thread for launching a kite is also called a lifeline.

Kites originated in ancient China in the 2nd century AD. People have learned to design various original types of kites: simple and controllable, flat and three-dimensional, with and without a frame, in the form of a dragon, a wing, a heart, a parachute. Today, kites are used not only as toys for children, but also for sports competitions and other useful purposes. The article contains master classes on making kites with your own hands.

From the package

Materials and tools:

• cellophane bags - 4 pieces;
• thin light sticks (reed, pine slats);
• thick fishing line;
• permanent marker;
• scotch;
• roulette;
• scissors;
• Super glue.

Master Class:

1. Measure and cut 2 sticks for the frame, 60 and 35 centimeters long.
2. Step back 15 centimeters from the edge of the long stick and tape a small stick perpendicularly in the middle.

   

3. Wrap the ends of the sticks with tape and cut them to a depth of 1 centimeter.

   

4. Pull the fishing line through the cuts, giving the frame diamond shape. Re-wrap the ends with tape.

   

   

5. Attach the frame to the bag, trace it along the contour and add 1.5 centimeters for the fold. Cut the film according to the markings.

   

   

6. Attach the frame to the film, tuck the film and secure with tape.

   

7. Tie pieces of fishing line 25 centimeters long to the edges of a short stick (in diagrams A and D), leaving an allowance for tying. Fill the knots with superglue.

   

8. Tie a fishing line to the large stick at point B in the diagram. To do this, connect 2 side lines, and holding them parallel to the smaller stick, stretch the line to them from point B. Tie all 3 segments together (point O in the diagram).
9. Attach the kite's line to point O in the diagram.

   

10. To create a tail, cut the bag into pieces 10 centimeters long, tie them together (about 3 meters long) and tie them with tape to point D in the diagram.

    

    

    

11. If desired, paint the snake with a marker.

    

    

Bird

Materials and tools:

• bamboo, carbon or reed rods with a diameter of 3 millimeters;
• plastic bag;
• spool of thick thread;
• Super glue;
• scotch.

Master Class:

• According to the diagram, cut out the film and sticks.
• Fasten all the twigs together according to the pattern with thick threads and fill them with glue for strength.
• Attach the resulting frame to the film and connect them with tape.
• Attach a lifeline to the finished kite.

Sports

Materials and tools:

• linden, bamboo or pine sticks with a diameter of 10 millimeters;
• polyethylene film;
• spool of strong thread;
• Super glue;
• scotch;
• fishing line

Master Class:

1. Following the diagram, prepare pieces of film and cut required amount sticks
2. Tie the sticks together with fishing line and fill them with glue for strength.
3. Stretch a string of fishing line between the two wings of the kite.
4. Use tape to attach the film to the frame.
5. For the tail, rail and bridle, use thick thread.

Snake monk

Materials and tools:

• a sheet of thick paper 20 by 20 centimeters;
• thick thread with a spool;
• cotton tape;
• threads with a needle;
• iron;
• scissors.

Master Class:

1. According to diagram 1 in the picture, bend the sheet in the middle, connecting points B and D, and iron the fold well (diagram 2).
2. Without straightening the sheet, bend corner B so that sides AC and BC are aligned.
3. Turn the sheet over, bend corner D, aligning sides AC and DC (Diagram 3).
4. Bend the corners with vertices B and D.
5. Place sides EB and E*D together with sides AE and AE*.
6. Iron the folds and carefully unfold the product.
7. According to diagram 6, make holes on the wings at points F, F* and C (tail).
8. Tie a thread equal to half the height of AK (image 6 in diagram 1) through points F and F* (fetters).
9. At point C, attach a tail made of cotton fabric 2 centimeters wide and 5xAC long. To do this, you need to thread the piece through the hole, attach it to the main tail and stitch it (Diagram 2).
10. Exactly in the middle of the fetters, tie a line of thick thread with a spool.

Flat

Materials and tools:

• willow, bamboo or reed branches;
• cellophane film or thick paper;
• ribbon made of cotton fabric 2 centimeters wide;
• thread;
• carpentry glue.

Master Class:

1. This type of snake can be of various shapes.

   

2. Aspect ratio.

   

3. According to the selected shape and size, cut out the kite casing from the film.
4. Using glue, attach the side sticks to the sheathing first, and then the crossing ones. The tips of the sticks should protrude 3-4 centimeters beyond the edge of the casing.
5. Secure the intersecting sticks with threads.

   

6. Leave the structure to dry.
7. Leaving the sheathing on the outside, bend side AB and fix it in this position with threads.

   

   

8. Using the sheathing, tie a thread to yourself at points A and B, the length of which, when tensioned, should clearly reach the center of the sheathing at point O.

   

9. Make 2 holes on either side of the intersecting center sticks. Pass a thread through them and tie it firmly around the sticks, leaving the length of the free edge of the thread equal to the length from point O to the middle of AB.
10. Tie the lower sling to the center of the upper sling, and tie the thread of the lifeline to the knot connecting them.
11. At points C and D, attach a ribbon of cotton fabric with threads. Sew a tail in the middle of this tape at point M (dimensions are shown in Figure 6).

    

Potter's 3D Diamond Box Kite

Materials and tools:

• 4 slats with a length of 1060 millimeters and a cross-section of 10 by 10 millimeters (spars);
• 2 slats with a length of 990 millimeters and a cross-section of 8 by 8 millimeters (spacers);
• 2 slats with a length of 660 millimeters and a cross-section of 8 by 8 millimeters (small spacers);
• fabric or thick paper;
• thick threads;
• scissors;
• drying oil;
• wood glue.

Master Class:

Kiting sail

Materials and tools:

• film or thin fabric;
• pine slats 75 centimeters long and 6 millimeters in diameter;
• thick threads;
• scotch;
• scissors;
• ruler.

Master Class:

Indian rhombic

Materials and tools:

• film or thin fabric;
• pine strip 56 centimeters long, 2 millimeters in diameter;
• pine strip 82.5 centimeters long, 2 millimeters in diameter;
• 2 pine slats of 10 centimeters each, with a diameter of 2 millimeters;
• strong threads 80 centimeters long;
• scotch;
• fabric tape.

Master Class:

1. Prepare the slats.
2. According to the diagram, cut out the skin of the kite.

   

3. Glue pieces of tape in the places shown in the figure, leaving a few centimeters of tape unattached.

   

4. Place the center rail and secure it with tape as shown in the picture.

   

5. Attach a piece of tape with a free, un-glued edge to the wing tips.

   

6. Insert a long transverse strip between the trim and the central rail and attach it to the central one with tape in the middle.
7. Attach the ends of the crossbar to the kite wings with tape.
8. At a distance of 15 centimeters from the tip of the wing, attach another piece of tape on both sides and secure the rail and trim.

   

9. In the tail of the kite, glue both slats 10 centimeters long with tape, as in the picture.

   

10. Using tape, attach a tail made of fabric tape 3 centimeters wide and 150 centimeters long.
11. Pass the bridle through the holes in the trim at the top and bottom points, tying the thread into 4 knots.

    

12. Determine the place on the bridle, holding on to which the kite will be parallel to the ground. Make a loop in this place and attach a handrail.

    

Kite flying games are fun and fun activity for any person. Creating a flying structure with your own hands will help make it even more interesting. In this article we will tell you how to make a kite yourself.

This article is intended for persons over 18 years of age

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This device is rightfully considered the first aircraft created by man. It appeared several thousand years ago in China. National holidays in China were not held without flying colorful kites of various shapes. The most popular form was the dragon. This gave the name “kite” to the product. Later, the product began to be used not only as entertainment, but also in scientific research, military affairs, construction (for creating bridges) and for meteorological observations.

Currently, special kites are being created for some types of extreme sports. Flying a kite is a great way to pass the time. Constructing such an aircraft at home will help train your powers of observation, intelligence, and unleash your creative potential.

Before you start creating a kite at home, decide on its type.

Let's look at the main varieties:

• flat or single-plane - the simplest and most common type. The design of such a kite is in one plane. It is easiest and fastest to make such a kite with your own hands, but it is not characterized by high lifting force and strong winds are contraindicated for it. The shape can be triangular or square, but diamond or rectangular is more common;
• multiplanar - a more complex view than flat. There are box-shaped, stacked or with many cells. In the structure of such a snake, the tail is not necessary, because its distinctive feature is high level sustainability and stability;
• the design in the form of a snake train consists of several elements combined into one whole. Damage to one of the components of the overall system will not prevent the structure from remaining in the air, but may reduce the flight altitude.

You need to start making a kite with a drawing; it will help you determine the size of the product.

Any aircraft in the form of a snake will contain such basic components as:

• frame. This is the base of the kite, consisting of slats, the location and number of which determines its type and model. The main function of the frame is to maintain tension in the fabric, ensuring the reliability, stability and strength of the finished product;
• the canvas or surface of the kite. This is the material with which the frame is covered. It provides lift by creating a barrier to air;
• connecting parts. These are needed if you want your flying kite to be mobile and easy to disassemble easily. The choice of method for manufacturing these components depends on the model of the kite and the material from which it is made;
• obligatory places for fastenings in the form of bridles and bindings. They differ in connection options (two or more). The most popular and simple bridle is with one connection point. Its accessibility lies in the fact that it does not require regulation or additional devices. Such designs are typical for more complex options. In this case, the kite is controlled using the tail. A bridle, which has two or more attachment points, allows you to adjust the angle of the kite. Instead of a bridle, a keel can be used - this is an inseparable element of the same material as the canvas. It provides a fixed angle of attack, and it can only be changed through several tails;
• railing This material is usually thread or rope. It is important that the material is durable as it serves to hold the kite. The dimensions depend on the design of the aircraft;
• winding reel. A mandatory piece of equipment that prevents tangling, speeds up and facilitates the unwinding and rewinding of the thread;
• tail. It is not simple beautiful decoration kite, it is designed to stabilize the kite in the air.

There are models without a frame, in which case the wind takes the shape of the snakes. A common example of a frameless kite is a paraglider.

Let's look at it step by step, as in practice of making a flat kite out of available materials:

• take 2 wooden sticks: long and short. The size of the short one should be 4/5 of the long one (for example, 40 and 50 cm), we make small gaps at the ends with a knife. We fold the sticks perpendicularly so that the short one divides the long one in a ratio of 1:4 (in our case, we measure 12.5 cm from the edge of the long stick). This will be the intersection point of our base. We wrap the joints with tape or strong thread;
• We pass a strong thread or fishing line around the perimeter through the prepared notches at the ends of the sticks, thereby forming the frame of our structure;
• cut out the required shape from plastic bag or light fabric around the frame, make an indent on each side (1.5-2 cm) to secure the edges. We cover the frame with the resulting canvas, tuck the edges, securing them with tape or glue. On the inside, the design resembles a slightly irregularly shaped envelope;
• we do beautiful tail. You can use the remaining polyethylene, cut out several strips and intertwine them together. Also, the material for the tail can be a thread tied with ribbons in the form of bows. At the bottom of the long stick, secure the tail with tape, glue or a pre-made hole;
• in order to make a bridle, we tie threads to the short ends of the structure on the right and left, the length of each should reach, when tensioned, to the point where the slats intersect. We tie their ends together (we get our bridle), and attach a handrail with a reel to it.

All! Our kite is ready!

Paper kite - the best option for beginners. It is easy to manufacture, does not require special materials and a lot of time.

To make the simplest version of a paper kite, the so-called monk kite, with your own hands, you will need:

• thick paper or cardboard;
• scissors;
• scotch;
• glue;
• rope or strong thread;
• winding spool (you can use a small piece of cardboard as a spool);
• ribbon;
• felt-tip pens (if you want to decorate the resulting product).

The main steps for preparing a flying monk kite are:

• First you need to cut out a square from the paper. It is better to use A4 sheet, since the optimal side length of the square is about 25 cm;
• fold the square diagonally, in the resulting triangle, fold the sides towards the diagonal. The result will be a well-known paper airplane. Fold the edges of the bent sides (airplane wings) again to the diagonal of the square. This way you will get an accordion. Carefully iron the folded areas;
• unfold the resulting structure. In the corners of the accordion, located in the center, we make small holes where the bridle will be attached;
• To make a bridle, we take a thread about 30 cm long. We thread the thread through the hole, tie it with a knot (for strength, you can glue these places with tape). To check the correct length of the bridle, fold the thread attached to the paper in half, it should reach the middle of the kite's nose line. Exactly in the center of the finished bridle we make a loop for attaching the handrail;
• in order to make a tail, take a ribbon about 1.5-2 cm wide. Calculate the length along the diagonal of the square or line of the kite’s nose (it should be at least 50 cm). To attach the tail to the bottom corner of the structure, make a hole, thread the tail through, and secure it with tape or glue. For the tail you can also use thin paper or several pieces of thread connected into one;
• We tie a handrail with a spool for winding to the loop on the bridle. The reel can be made from cardboard. To do this, you will need to cut out a small rectangle, make a hole for the hand and for winding the thread;
• At the last stage, decorate the resulting kite. Use your imagination to add finished product unique view.

You should also remember this feature paper kites like fragility. It is not recommended to launch them in strong gusty winds. They also cannot be disassembled.

Having studied the basic points necessary to create your own product, you can easily make a unique kite that will bring you a lot of positive emotions.

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The desire to soar and reach unknown heights is inherent in each of us. And although, unlike birds, we cannot soar in the skies on our own, we are able to give the joy of watching free flight to ourselves and our children. Do you think we're talking about a plane ticket? But no. We just want to tell you a few ways to make a kite. This simple aircraft, made from improvised materials with your own hands, will give you a lot of positive impressions and emotions.

Did you know that the first kites plied the skies of Ancient China back in the second century BC? e.? Today the art of building and running them is back in fashion. And every year, on every second Sunday in October, World Kite Day is celebrated.

By the way, the hero of our article today is sometimes called “kite” in a foreign manner. So, when you come across this term, don’t be surprised.
Now it's time to start building snakes.

The easiest way

Do you want to spend a nice day having fun and usefully, watching how a kite you made with your own hands cheerfully soars in the sky like a bird? If you do not yet have experience in creating such aeronautical structures, we advise you to start your journey by assembling the lightest kite model. It is attractive because it can be done without a complex drawing.

To work, you will need the simplest materials at hand:

• tracing paper;
• scissors;
• wooden twigs or skewers about 60 cm long;
• tape or tape;
• thick threads or twine.

Instead of wooden twigs, thin window beads will do, and tracing paper can be replaced with plain paper (but remember that the lighter the kite, the better it will fly).

Fold the twigs crosswise as in the photo, secure the joint with thread or thin rope, and lubricate it with quick-drying glue for strength.

Place the resulting blank on tracing paper and cut out a quadrangle (well, it’s hard to call it a rhombus from a mathematical point of view), for which the crossed sticks will be diagonals. Glue the twigs with tape to the paper base, Special attention pay attention to the corners.

Cut a tape about 2 m long and 2 cm wide from tracing paper. Glue it around the perimeter of the quadrangle with tape.

Cover the intersection of the rods on both sides of the tracing paper with tape. Using a nail heated over a fire, carefully burn a through hole to secure the thread to the kite.

Thread the thread through the hole, make a loop and tie it around the cross. Remember that the loop should be on the inside of the kite. Tie a thread, cord or fishing line wound on a spool to the loop (see how to make a spool at the end of the article).

The most important stage has arrived - decorating. Entrust this task to your child: he will independently decorate the craft at his own discretion. If you are assembling a test copy to study its flight characteristics, you can skip the design stage.

The simplest kite is ready. You can go outside to catch the wind and cheer yourself up.

Diamond shaped kite made from a plastic bag

Want to make your kite more resistant to the elements. We suggest you use polyethylene as a material at hand. You will receive it absolutely free by opening an old thick package. Another good option to give new life old things - take umbrella fabric. It is dense, light and does not get wet.

A little time, accuracy, strict adherence to step-by-step photo instructions - and your kite will be ready to take off on its first flight. You will be convinced that conquering the heavenly spaces ‒ a most exciting activity. Moreover, this version of the kite is more improved compared to the first. He equipped with a bridle, making it easier to control.

Original version

Who told you that a flying kite can only be triangular or diamond-shaped? Away with these outdated stereotypes. A little imagination and you can assemble a flying machine at home in the shape of a butterfly, flower or fish.

To work you will need:

• thick flexible wire;
• colored paper;
• marker or pencil;
• scissors;
• glue stick;
• thick thread and a piece of thin rope.

First of all, think about the layout and size of your future creation. Draw a sketch on paper and think over the design.

Now it's time to bring ideas to life. Take pieces of flexible wire and bend them according to your design. Wrap the ends of the wire tightly with thread, to secure the fixation, make at least a dozen turns at each connection and tie a knot.

Place the workpiece on the paper, outline it with a marker, leaving a couple of centimeters around the perimeter for allowances. Make notches on the seam allowances so that the edges do not wrinkle when folded.

Coat the remaining allowances with glue and glue them to the base of the workpiece. You can make a kite from paper or fabric of several colors. In this case, when cutting out the necessary elements, proceed in the same way.

To strengthen the frame, tie with reverse side designs additional pieces of wire.

You can decorate the product with tissue paper or shreds thin fabric, you need to glue them to the front side.

All that remains is to secure the cherished thread of control. For a kite to fly, it must be done correctly. Regardless of its size and shape, fasten the rope in 3 places on the frame on the back side of the product. Next, tie its ends, departing 30 cm from the center of the structure, and tie the thread.

Your very own fantasy kite is ready to fly. Any child will appreciate such a toy. But he will get even more joy from launching his new pet if adults take the time to teach him this art.

Rectangular kite

We present to your attention a master class on creating a rectangular flying kite.

Make it with your children and you will get triple benefits:

• give the younger generation the skills to work with their own hands;
• show that reality is much more interesting than the virtual world of gadgets;
• Get a lot of pleasure from joint creativity.

Why triple! We could go on and on about the advantages of such a handmade product, but it’s time to start making it.

* based on materials from handmadecharlotte.com

To work you will need:

• parchment paper, sheet 36*51 cm;
• wooden sticks or light slats, 2 x 60 cm, 48 cm and 36 cm;
• colored corrugated paper;
• strong thread;
• reel with fishing line;
• glue stick and PVA;
• small metal ring;
• scissors.

Fold the parchment sheet lengthwise, matching the edges. This is necessary to outline the middle line. Place the smallest stick along the top edge of the narrow side of the rectangle, stepping back a centimeter from the edge. Lubricate the free edge of the sheet with glue and wrap it so that the stick is inside, it should be tightly fixed.

Grease a 48 cm long stick with PVA and glue it to the center line of the workpiece.

Place the remaining sticks along the diagonals of the rectangle.

Glue them with pieces of paper as shown in the photo.

Cut out squares or random shapes from colored paper and paste them onto the front side of the rectangle.

Make a hole on both sides of the intersection point of the diagonals.

Using pieces of thread, tie the ends of the sticks along the upper corners of the rectangle, pulling them together a little.

Tie a long piece of thread to the upper right corner of the kite. Thread a ring onto a thread, it will help control the flying machine. Then thread the thread through the holes previously made in the center of the rectangle and pass it through the ring again. Tie the end of the thread to the upper left corner of the product.

Tie the end of the line tightly to the control ring.

Glue long strips of corrugated paper to the bottom of the kite. These “tails” will help him balance in air currents. Their optimal size is 5 cm * 2.5 m.

The air wanderer is ready to surprise you with its flight characteristics. Have a good flight!

Cardboard reel for kite at home

In order for a kite to soar proudly into the air, you need a very long thread or fishing line. Naturally, walking around with an armful of thread in your hands is inadvisable. For comfortable starting and control, a coil is used. You can buy a ready-made one, or you can make it from cardboard at home.

* based on materials from eventor.ru

To work you will need:

• corrugated cardboard;
• glue gun;
• scissors or cutter;
• pencil;
• ruler;
• compass (preferably, but not required).

Draw a circle with a diameter of 20 cm. Cut out two such blanks from cardboard. Cut convenient slots for your fingers on them; they should completely match on both circles.

Cut several strips 2.5 cm wide.

Mark the inner circle, use a compass or a suitable template.

Roll the cut strips along the contour of the cutouts and glue them with hot glue.

Glue the inner ring in the same way.

Glue the second circle on top of it.

Glue the end of a long thread to the inner surface of the spool and wind the thread.

To prevent it from getting tangled, tie a match to its end and secure it with glue. Thread the thread into the slot on the outer ring.

With such a convenient device, your flying kite will conquer not only the sky, but also the hearts of your children.

Now let's talk about how to fly a kite correctly. For spectacular flights, you need to achieve maximum controllability and maneuverability of the product.

1. Choose an open place to fly, otherwise, instead of enjoying the flight, you will have to take your kite out of the trees over and over again.
2. Make sure there is a breeze outside. Without it, you will not be able to launch your creation. The optimal wind strength is when thin tree branches are swaying and there are ripples in the water. If it is stronger, there is a risk of a snake crash. Then stand with your back to the wind and hold the kite in front of you. If it is designed correctly, it can take off right out of your hands. Why isn't it magic?
3. Having problems with flight control? Check if the thread is attached to the bridle exactly in the middle. Failure to comply with this condition will result in the kite becoming uncontrollable.
4. The bridle is fastened correctly, but the snake lives own life completely ignoring your commands? Checking the tail. Try it alternately lengthen and weight. Increase the length, if this does not help, tie a weight to the tail. It could be a paper bow or just a bunch of grass - use what you have on hand.
5. Is it difficult for a kite to fly? Doesn't he want to gain altitude? Try to lighten the tail. Get rid of excess decor or shorten it a little. But remember the golden rule: measure seven times, cut once.

Armed with our advice and detailed master classes, you can get to work. A little practice - and a kite of any design, assembled with your own hands, will become commonplace for you. Don't be afraid to conquer heights and teach this to your children.