The Newspaper Kite

The Newspaper Kite
by Daysha W.


This is how to make a newspaper kite. Before you start read the instructions. Then get supplies: newspaper, packing tape, string, 3 dowels, scissors, sharp knife or punch, and a meter stick.
First tape 2 newspapers together. Then measure and draw lines. Then cut on the lines. Next tape the edges where you cut. After that put tape down the center, across the middle, and two on each side so it will be strong. Next tape 3 dowels on the kite--1 across the middle and 2 down each side. After that cut 2 strings 1.5 meters each. Then punch 2 holes at the bottom corners and 2 holes at the side corners. Now tie the string into loops through the holes and tie the loops together. Next tie the flying string to the loops.
Safety rules: Don’t fly by trees! Don’t fly during rain and storms!
When it is a really windy and sunny day, go outside where there is lots of space. Last fly your kite and have fun!



Website for this kite’s plans:
http://www.clem.freeserve.co.uk/

Good kite website:
http://www.kites.org/zoo/class.html