A wide variety of materials can be used to make miniature kites. Many can be found in your home right now, but remember, the most important factor in building small kites is the weight of the final product. If you're going to make a small kite, it must be very lightweight. "Lighter flies better."
For a free sample of lightweight glass spars, please send a self-addressed stamped envelope to:
- Miniature Kite Designs
- P.O. Box 461
- Chelmsford, MA 01824
Search around your house for nylon bristle, thread, balsa/bamboo, model cement or glue and rice paper or lightweight tissue paper (Kleenex doesn't work well). Then experiment. Try some of the plans on the "Plans" page below.
If you would like to buy materials, see the kits page below.
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