Chinese Kites: How to Make and Fly Them – FULL INSTANT DOWNLOAD | PDF DOCX EPUB

ISBN-13: 9780804801010
ISBN-10: 0804801010
Addition ISBN: 1462909671, 9781462909674, 9780804801010, 0804801010
Author(s): David Jue, Publisher: Tuttle Publishing, Copyright: 1989
Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book.

Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected–and includes a diversity and richness of styles.

In Chinese Kites, you’ll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to:

• Create the kite’s framework Paint colorful designs
• Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework
• Fly your creation!

With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.