If you want to make a larger kite, use longer sticks. Just make sure the horizontal stick is at least 4 inches (10 cm) shorter than the vertical stick.
Make sure the sticks form a right angle to each other when they’re attached. The horizontal stick should be positioned straight across the vertical stick.
If you’re using very thin sticks and string, you can poke holes into the ends of the sticks instead of making notches.
Double-check that the string is taut but not too tight to prevent the sticks from bending or warping. The string will help the frame retain its shape as your kite soars through the air.
Fabric can also work for the sail in a pinch, though it should be thick and sturdy so the sail is strong.
When you’re finished, you should have a diamond shape on the sail, with the frame in the middle of the diamond.
You should now have a nice, clean diamond sail that can fit snugly over the frame.
Check that the sail sits tightly over the frame—you don’t want it to come loose in the air!
You can then add string to the flying line to make it longer based on your arm length and height. Sometimes, adding more string to the flying line can also help the kite to fly straighter.
Pick a string or cloth color that matches the color of your sail so your kite looks pretty in the air.
You could write your name on the kite so you can see your name flying in the air.
