What are the steps for making kites?

Kite is a very popular toy and handicraft. In China, making and flying kites has a long history. According to historical records, during the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, bamboo was cut into magpies like a public loss and flew for three days. There are such games in the five dynasties palace; Kites have become toys in the Song Dynasty.

Flying kites is an activity suitable for all ages in Xian Yi, which can cultivate sentiment, exercise and enrich life. Since the reform and opening up, many international kite festivals have been held in China, such as Weifang International Kite Festival, which has attracted many foreigners to participate, and kites have become messengers to promote cultural exchanges among countries. Making kites is also a beneficial activity, which can not only make us ingenious, but also improve our artistic accomplishment and cultivate our innovative spirit. Students have learned "drawing kites" in art class, and now they are learning to make kites.

Making kites is divided into several main processes, such as tying the skeleton, pasting paper or silk, painting and coloring.

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Binding is binding the skeleton. Bamboo sticks should be used to tie the kite skeleton, in which the bamboo sticks of the basic skeleton are wider, and the bamboo sticks of the outline skeleton are generally thin and soft. The whole structure should be concise, light, symmetrical, balanced and firmly bound.

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Paste is to paste paper or silk on the skeleton. Paper should be thin, tough and flat.

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Drawing is to draw a pattern of a kite. The design should be vivid, colorful and decorative. Generally, kites are painted first and then pasted, and some are pasted before painting or clipping.

In addition, the larger kite should draw a horizontal line at both ends of the back, so that the front and abdomen of the kite protrude outward, and the wind will be streamlined along both sides when flying. The lead of a kite depends on its skeleton and structure. Some use one, such as eagle, swallow and so on. Others use two, such as "tofu block". Generally, three leads are used. The installation of the lead wire should be conducive to the kite soaring in the wind. Whether the two or three leads are short at the top and long at the bottom, the angle between the kite and the ground should be 45 when it is pulled up. Tie down the upper two lines if they are too long, and don't put them up if they are too short.

Generally, the lower part of the kite should be hung with colored spikes, which can not only adjust the weight on both sides, but also enhance the stability and decoration of the kite.

Spring is the best season for flying kites. At this time, the wind is even, the heating is rising, and the airflow is upward. Flying kites is an interesting activity, but it also requires certain skills. Whether a good kite can fly depends on knowing the wind direction and wind force. After putting it away, you must learn to pull, drag, lift and swing, so as to maintain the stability of the kite when it rises or soars in the air.