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How to Make a Simple Paper Kite. Got an urge to go fly a kite? With this simple project
you can be out the door and flying high in no time. You will need A sheet of 8 1/2"
x 11" paper A ruler A pencil A stapler A hole punch And some kite string or another
sturdy string, like twine and some crayons or markers (optional). Step 1. Fold the paper
in half so the shorter sides meet. Set the paper on your work surface so that the fold
is at the bottom. If you want a fancier kite, use crayons or markers to decorate the paper
before you fold it. Step 2. Use your ruler to measure 2 ½ inches from one end of the
folded edge and put a pencil mark there. Step 3. Measure another 2 ½ inches from the first
mark and put another pencil mark there. Step 4. Taking the top corner nearest to the first
mark, bend down one layer of the paper to the folded edge where you made the first mark.
But don’t crease it. Step 5. Holding the folded-down corner in place, pick up the paper
and bend the other top layer down in the opposite direction so that it’s even with the first
corner. Step 6. Staple the folded corners in place. Step 7. Punch a hole where you made
the second mark. Step 8. Loop one end of your kite string through the hole and knot it tightly.As
soon as a good breeze kicks up, your kite will be ready to take off! Did you know The
earliest kites were used in battle—to scare away enemy troops and to send signals.