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> DIY Kite Kits and Materials
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Our Kite Kits
Drachen
has worked hard to procure and design kite kits that are affordable and
easy to assemble, but most importantly, produce a kite that FLYS! For
the first time instructor, organizer, or kite maker, here are a few
things to consider:
1. Getting started: The
best all around kite kit is the Trepanier Trapezoid, good for K to
Adult (K with supervision). It is affordable and adaptable to both
light and medium wind conditions. This kite can be assembled in less
than 30 minutes (without decoration). Start with our kit then
experiment by replacing the bond paper and spars with your own paper and
spar materials to design your own unique kites!
2. Skill levels:
With each kit we have indicated the skill level
(Simple/Intermediate/Advanced) and age and/or grade range that the kit
is most suited for. Before choosing your kite kit, take a look at our
detailed instruction sheet to be sure you understand what is involved in
making the kite.
3. What you need to supply:
In most cases you will need scissors to cut out your kite sail pieces,
and markers, water based paints (thin application but not too runny),
and/or colored pencils to decorate the sail.
4. To assemble,
use white liquid glue. Avoid Elmer’s black label and use only the blue
label or equivalent liquid white glue. The black label is too “wet” and
will not dry quickly enough.
5. Kite basics: Everything you need to know
about flying a kite can be found on the Drachen website.
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