When making cuts into the kite fabric, remember the advice of the good carpenter: measure twice, cut once.

2torial #0479: Learn2 Make a Kite (Continued) Method 1: The Paper and Straw Kite Attach the paper and tails Cut one-inch squares out of the corners of a 10" by 12" piece of tissue paper. Place it under the frame that you've made.   Fold the ends of the paper back over the straws and string. Secure the paper with tape or glue. The paper should be taut without bending the straws.   Cut the garbage bag or the crepe paper to make two tails, each one 3' long. Tie them to two corners of the kite, where the two vertical straw ends stick out. Method 1 - Step 3