The Latest on Kites

Learn how to make a homemade kite with this video. To do this you will need a regular plastic bag, some plastic straws, string and scissors. Begin by using the scissors to cut the bag in half, around the edges. Once you have this, make a rhombus shape out of it. You will need five straws and tape. Use one straw for the top and two straws on each side. Make sure that these two sides are the same side. Add clear or regular tape to stick the straws to the plastic bag. Lastly, tie the string at the...

You don't need any snow to build this awesome sled kite. After some simple steps you'll be soaring the skies in no time! You will need a garbage bag, banboo sticks, cloth tape, scissors, a yard stick, a marker, a hole punch, and the step-by-step instructions in this how-to video.

Making a kite can be a fun interactive experience for children. It's not that hard. Learn how to make a kite in this free crafts video series.

Joe Kelley puts his skills to the test and finds building a kite is easy; it's getting it up in the air that is the hard part. Greg Swanson tries to compete with his store-bought dragon, but has no luck either. Watch this video tutorial and learn how to make a kite.

Here is an instructional video on a little kite history and step-by-step instructions on how to build a sled kite from a kit. For this project you'll need a pre-cut sled sail, two one-inch dowels, two 2-foot long dowels, bridle string, and six labels.

This creative kite is perfect for high flying! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to build an intermediate level Korean kite. For this project you will need: rip-stop nylon, bamboo sticks, cloth tape, double stick step, scissors, magic marker, yard stick, toothpick, string and fuzzy string. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.

In Bermuda, people celebrate holidays and special occasions by creating and flying colorful kites! Now you can join in the fun and learn how to build this traditional kite.Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to make a Bermuda kite. For this project you will need: mulberry paper, cloth tape, string, macrame cord, hobby stick, scissors, ruler, pencil, and one toothpick. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper.

This Japanese kite is a terrific flyer and exciting to make! Watch this instructional how to video to learn how to make a Suruga kite. Have fun creating your kite with an adult helper. For this project you will need: rib-stop nylon, bamboo dowels, cloth tape, double stick tape, scissors, and string.

Check out this video to lean how to make a Vietnamese-style kite out of newspaper. It looks fun.