This set of instructions on how to make a Diamond kite assumes you know absolutely nothing about kite making. You might already have some of the simple tools and materials
MBK 1-Skewer Diamonds
MBK 1-Skewer Diamonds
Anything you don't have is easily bought. If not exactly what I
used, then at least something pretty similar!
instructions on how to make a Diamond kite might look a bit long, but
each step is quite simple to do. Just steadily work your way through
from top to bottom, skimming over any detail that you don't need.
At 29cm (11 1/2") tall, the MBK 1-Skewer Diamond Kite is a rather
small Diamond, with dihedral and simple 1-leg bridle. With a long enough
tail, it is equally at home in light or moderate strength winds.
As a bonus, these instructions also show you how to string several of these 1-Skewer kites together in a kite train.
There's a 2-kite train down there in the photo. This design is so cheap and easy, why not try an even longer train. Imagine 10 or more, all flying on the one line!
Making Skewer Kites is my handy download of printable step-by-step instructions. This design and all the other 1-Skewer and 2-Skewer designs are covered.
Like to see a video clip? Just scroll down to near the end...
How To Make A Diamond Kite
Now's the time to read up on the 'tools' and materials required for making a Skewer kite, if you haven't already.
The template shown above represents one side of the kite sail. You will now transfer these measurements to the sail plastic as follows...
- Firstly, take a light plastic bag that will fit the entire Template shape within one side, and lay it flat on the floor.
dots on the plastic, corresponding to the corners of the Template.
There is no need to use a T-square, since any small error will be
duplicated on the other side of the sail.
- Using the marking pen, rule lines between the dots, as in the photo.
- Flip the plastic bag over, and trace over all the black lines using your marker pen and ruler.
out a rectangular section of the bag containing the kite sail, open it
out and lay it flat on the floor - you can now see the complete sail outline, as in the photo.
- Cut along the black lines with scissors, to create the sail.
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