Trash bag sled kite

How to make it

1. 

   1

   Cut the sail

   Cut the trash bag open into a flat sheet. Draw a shape like a wide house upside down, 16 in tall and 20 in across at the widest.

2. 

   2

   Cut it out

   Cut along the lines. Keep the sides even so it flies straight.

3. 

   3

   Tape on the spars

   Tape a straw or dowel down each side, from the top corner to the bottom corner of the wide part.

4. 

   4

   Reinforce the corners

   Put 3 layers of tape on each side point. Poke a small hole through each one.

5. 

   5

   Tie the bridle

   Tie a 3 ft string between the 2 side holes. Loop a paper clip at its middle and tie the kite string to the clip.

6. 

   6

   Add a tail

   Tape a streamer to the bottom edge. It keeps the kite steady.

7. 

   7

   Fly it

   Stand with your back to the wind. Let the wind lift it, and let out string slowly.