Protect the work surface when making cuts. Put some collapsed cardboard boxes or layers of newspaper under the kite fabric.

2torial #0479: Learn2 Make a Kite (Continued) Method 1: The Paper and Straw Kite Make the string bridle Cut two small holes in the paper, just below the point where the ends of the center straw connect the two vertical straws.   Cut a piece of string about ten inches long. Thread it through the hole closest to the tails. Loop it around the center straw, and back through the same hole in the paper. Tie a double overhand knot to secure the string to the straw.   Taking the end of the main control line, feed it through the other hole and tie it to the straw on that side.   Finally, tightly tie the loose end of the first piece of string to the main control line, about three inches down from the paper. You've just formed the bridle for your kite. The bridle can be adjusted by sliding the knot up and down where it's attached to the main control line. Experiment a little--with these adjustments you can make the kite fly better in different winds. Method 2 - Step 1