Marvelous Mini-kitesThe great thing about these kites, most no larger than an 8 1/2" x 11" piece of paper, is that they are simple to make and simple to operate, yet they show off an exciting variety of aerodynamic capacities. "A how-to book that opens with a description on the artistry and usage of kites in the Orient and a look at the aerodynamic principles involved in kite flying. This step-by-step guide to creating 17 kites adorned with symbolic images such as the sun and a phoenix supplies a grid to help crafters decorate each piece before making the necessary measurements and folds...An attractive addition."--School Library Journal. The author lives in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 96 pages (all in color), 8 1/2 x 10. NEW IN PAPERBACK |
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add color Add curved lines angle of attack back of spine basic lines bottom sheets CICADA craft knife Cut along lines cut upper cuts for tabs Decorate before cutting DELTA WING dihedral DRAGONFLY draw fold lines draw the basic drawn freehand ensuring symmetry finish the kite fold along scored fold first valley fold in half folded as shown glue entire length glue is completely grid method grid Paper half vertically horizontal direction kite flying kite in flight kite see steps Lay paper flat line shown lower sheets Measure and draw NOTE to finish PAINTED LADY paper are sufficiently pattern to add PTEROSAUR radius Score the fold sheets of paper shown in blue shown in green shown in orange shown in red spars and spine sufficiently scored symmetrical kite shape THUNDERBIRD top and bottom towing point upper and lower valley fold second valley fold third view of kite wind Wind gradient