Makey Kite

TIME TO COMPLETE

30 min. to an hour

WHAT WILL YOU MAKE?

You will learn to fold paper for a simple kite and attach a frame, tail and string.

WHAT WILL YOU NEED?

Crafting Materials
General Hand Tools
Other Materials
Paper
Tools
Upcycled / Recycled materials
Yarn/string

STEP 1

Print this one page Makey Kite Template.

STEP 2

Make some folds.

Fold the Makey template down the middle along the dotted line in the "mountain fold" style, as specified by the template. Now make the two "valley folds" on either side of your mountain fold.

STEP 3

Cut the excess.

Cut off the yellow portions of the template. Fold the Makey in half again along the mountain fold and trim any edges that don't line up.

STEP 4

Add first straw.

Cut one of the straws in half and place it in the center of the Makey Kite. Secure the straw in place by stapling above it on either side of the black dot that is in the middle of the M.

STEP 5

Add second straw and tail.

Now staple a full-length straw across the back of the kite at the two points specified on the template (behind Makey's elbows). Then staple your kite tail to the place specified on the template. Feel free to decorate your kite tail with bows!

STEP 6

Finish tail and add string.

Use your sharp object to poke a hole through the black dot on the M. Loop your kite string through the hole and tie it around the straw. Make sure it is tightly attached! Measure out enough string for your kite to fly high and cut it.

WHAT'S NEXT?

Take your new kite out on a windy day and watch it fly!

Make your own kite design with your favorite character.¬† Can you make a better kite with heavier paper?

Please Note

Your safety is your own responsibility, including proper use of equipment and safety gear, and determining whether you have adequate skill and experience. Power tools, electricity, and other resources used for these projects are dangerous, unless used properly and with adequate precautions, including safety gear and adult supervision. Some illustrative photos do not depict safety precautions or equipment, in order to show the project steps more clearly. Use of the instructions and suggestions found in Maker Camp is at your own risk. Maker Media, Inc., disclaims all responsibility for any resulting damage, injury, or expense.