Kites for Everyone

Kites for Everyone
Author: Margaret Greger
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Total Pages: 134
Release: 2013-04-09
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 0486318001

Easy-to-follow illustrated instructions show how to create more than 50 awesome, airborne objects — everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers.

Chinese Kites

Chinese Kites
Author: David Jue
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 109
Release: 2012-09-11
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 1462909671

Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book. Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected--and includes a diversity and richness of styles. In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to: Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework Fly your creation! With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.

Asian Kites for Kids

Asian Kites for Kids
Author: Wayne Hosking
Publisher: Tuttle Publishing
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2018-04-03
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1462919936

Kids will learn how to make colorful kites while exploring Asian culture and history with this easy-to-follow craft book for kids. Fun to build and exciting to fly, kites are a universal expression of joy and wonder for enthusiasts of all ages. Asian Kites for Kids features kite building projects that are beautiful and functional--ideal for teachers, camp counselors, parents, and budding young kite makers themselves. Kite making is a traditional Asian craft and an essential aspect of folklore that uses everyday materials to create beautiful works of art. In fact, kites are just as much fun to build as they are to fly! The colorful, easy-to-follow instructions will have readers building and flying fifteen different models from across Asia, including China, Japan, Malaysia, Thailand, and Korea. With Asian Kites for Kids readers will learn to build: A Butterfly kite from China A Cobra kite from Thailand A Mini kite from Malaysia A Shield kite from Korea An Octopus kite from Japan and much more! This book includes sections on safety, the anatomy of kites, troubleshooting tips, as well as an index of online retailers and resources. Spend hours of fun with your kids and friends crafting handmade Asian kites, and then watching your original creations soar.

Kite Design

Kite Design
Author: Glenn Davison
Publisher:
Total Pages: 116
Release: 2020-06-25
Genre:
ISBN:

Mass-produced kites from a store will never match the creative expression, satisfaction, and fun of flying that you will receive from a kite you design and build yourself. You'll discover a special joy from seeing your design flying high in the sky. It's easier than you think -- this book provides step-by-step guidance on how to create your own kites, whether simple or complex, and send your imagination soaring.

The Magnificent Book of Kites

The Magnificent Book of Kites
Author: Maxwell Eden
Publisher: Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
Total Pages: 470
Release: 2002-08
Genre: Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN: 9781402700941

Provides step-by-step instruction for designing a variety of kites, and offers tips on material selection and flying techniques.

Kite Flying

Kite Flying
Author: Grace Lin
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
Total Pages: 34
Release: 2013-06-26
Genre: Juvenile Fiction
ISBN: 0307793273

The family from Dim Sum for Everyone! is back for a new outing– building and flying their own kite! The wind is blowing. It is a good day for kites! The whole family makes a trip to the local craft store for paper, glue, and paint. Everyone has a job: Ma-Ma joins sticks together. Ba-Ba glues paper. Mei-Mei cuts whiskers while Jie-Jie paints a laughing mouth. Dragon eyes are added and then everyone attaches the final touch . . . a noisemaker! Now their dragon kite is ready to fly. Kite Flying celebrates the Chinese tradition of kite making and kite flying and lovingly depicts a family bonded by this ancient and modern pleasure.

How to Make and Fly Stunt Kites

How to Make and Fly Stunt Kites
Author: Jeremy Boyce
Publisher:
Total Pages: 64
Release: 1998
Genre: Kites
ISBN: 9781858338286

"This guide to the art of stunt kite flying covers every aspect of the sport, from being safe and wearing the right clothes, to performing power dives and flying axels. With advice on the type of lines, kites and handles to buy, as well as a section on other associated kite-flying sports, How to make and fly stunt kites is the perfect introduction to this exciting and dramatic sport."--Page 4 of cover.

The Making of Japanese Kites

The Making of Japanese Kites
Author: Masaaki Modegi
Publisher: Japan Publications Trading
Total Pages: 120
Release: 2007
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9784889962222

The first book ever to present a clear guide to making 15 traditional Japanese kites unique in color and shape. Also introduces the history and the artistry of Japanses kites.