They come segmented into two pieces and are made of aluminum rods that tuck into pockets or sockets to make the kite sturdy.
Usually, the spine and cross-spar are removable. For my kite, I used a pretty standard delta kite that was of course rainbow colored. Point turner/corner pusher (recommended)īefore you cut into your kite, you’ll want to familiarize yourself with how the kite is put together and what is and isn’t sewn in.Clear foot or open-toed foot for your sewing machine.Iron (with polyester setting) and an ironing board, mat, or thick towel.Sewing machine with universal needle and matching thread.If you have a carpeted floor, lay down some cardboard so you don’t damage the carpet. A large flat workspace such as a table or floor.Tape (if the posterboard isn’t big enough for the kite).
Styrofoam kite birds how to#
This tutorial covers how to make a kite in one color and optionally add cutouts and fairy lights. I used thick iridescent taffeta, though any thicker fabric will do as long as you can sew it and it doesn’t have a lot of give. Ripstop nylon is your typical kite material, but most synthetics will work for this. I could technically fly this, as you can fly most things that have enough surface area to catch the wind. You can use any kite shape you want for your prop as long as the aluminum poles can be removed in some way.
It’s made of a delta triangle kite with a removable framework to make it easy to transport. The result is a Raven kite with a 5′ wingspan, light-up eyes, and 3′ long tails.
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