Kite Plan

Kite Plan

Presented with directions for mylar, it can easily be modified to use ripstop.

P;an by Mike Dallmer for a Malay kite, a large diamond shaped kite.

Kite template for Christophe Tournay's Ginga kite, as described on page 28 of Kiting, Spring, 2011

A simple Japanese style Edo kite. Students 4th grade or older will be able to complete this project.
Soak the spars in hot water before bending. If doing an entire class, make a simple jig to help pre-bend the spars.

Plans for a bol by Mike Dallmer, originally presented to the South Jersey Kite Club

Make your own Genki using this plan by Mike Dallmer.

Plan for making a table top AKA Mini Banner

A modern material Sode Daku by Sam King

The classic workshop kite. Easily constructed from plastic bags and wood dowels, a sled kite is a tried & true winner for all ages.

A simple Eddy (diamond) kite that is constructed from easily available materials. Find more plans like this in the publication, Kites in the Classroom.

Plans for the KOI Sheeter kite by Ron Petralito

This article by Olivier Reymond describes an appliqué technique for use on ripstop nylon.

This kite is a delta variant based on Helen Bushnell's plan published in "Make Mine Fly." It was originally taught as a workshop kite for the Midwest Area Kitemakers Retreat in 2007.
A great platform for face graphics,it will fly in up to 20 mph winds.