Origami is the ancient art of paper folding. Kites were probably invented in China around 500 BC. Let's blend both crafts and make a simple, high-flying Origami kite.
It's feasible, and it only takes less than 10 minutes to get a small and stylish paper kite flying up in the sky. It will definitely impress kids, but will also keep adults entertained for a long time.
Here's what you need to produce an eye-catching Origami kite:
1. A square piece of colored paper;
2. A thin nylon/fishing string;
3. Tape;
4. A steel nail;
5. A straight pin;
6. A plastic grocery sack;
Now, let's create a real flying Origami kite:
1. Make a Valley Fold, i.e., take your paper from one corner to the other, and fold it together;
2. Now, you've got a triangle;
3. With your paper facing with the opening out to the right, take the point of the triangle and fold it back to the crease, or line;
4. Flip the kite over and do the same on the other side, so it'll mirror the initial side;
5. From the last fold made, take the point of the paper and fold it over to the opposite edge;
6. Flip it over, and do the same on the other side;
7. Both sides now look the same;
8. Take hold of each of the flaps sticking out and pull them out so the kite can stand upright;
9. Cut three pieces of tape and reinforce the areas where the three holes will go: one in the tail, and two in the wings;
10. Use the straight pin and then the steel nail to make the three holes through the tape;
11. Thread the string from one wing to the other and tie two knots on both ends;
12. Now, the tail: cut a ring out of a plastic bag, and then cut it in half;
13. Get one end of the plastic tail through the bottom hole of your kite;
14. Put a piece of tape to hold it in place;
15. Attach the main string onto the front of the kite;
See? Here's an Origami kite design that only requires a few folds. Now, get outside and fly it!
