How to make a swallow kite

Tools: cotton thread, paper cutter, bamboo gabions, paintbrush, watercolor paint.

1, the gabions can not be used as they are, but should be polished with a paper cutter or sandpaper. The smaller the kite, the thinner the gabions, and the thicker the gabions, otherwise the kite skeleton will be broken in a stronger wind.

2, bending the kite skeleton is a delicate work, bending the bamboo and then put it on the fire, it will be shaped, but it is best to wet the bamboo gabions with water before baking, in order to prevent burning.

3. After the gabions are baked, tie the skeleton of the kite with cotton threads according to the pattern shown on the right, and cut off the excess threads. The cotton thread can be thinner, but it must be good.

4. When tying the skeleton, try to make the left and right sides of the skeleton symmetrical, so that the kite will be balanced.

5, when gluing on the paper, you can let the paper on the edge of the skeleton wrap around the skeleton, so it will stick more firmly.

6, paste the kite, wait for the glue to dry, use the brush to mix the gouache paint, according to their own preferences on the top of the pattern. Pay attention to the brush not too much water, be careful to break the paper.

7, finished.