Chinese Kites
How to Make and Fly Them
Nonfiction, Home & Garden, Crafts & Hobbies, Papercrafts, Crafts for Children, Toymaking
| Author: | David Jue | ISBN: | 9781462909674 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing | Publication: | September 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing | Language: | English |
| Author: | David Jue |
| ISBN: | 9781462909674 |
| Publisher: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Publication: | September 11, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Tuttle Publishing |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
