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Kono explores the materials and culture of his ancestors, and the imagery he uses in his kites is playful - reflecting his fascination with puzzles, animals, and anime. This is a good kite for primary grades on up and can be used to teach culture and art. Kit contains sails, bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Kono Box Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-kono-box/) - This kite is designed by USA kite artist Greg Kono, and is his adaptation of Australian Lawrence Hargrave's box kite design. This kite is a very stable flyer and uses latex tubing to join the spars. A good “next step” for young students age ten and older who have made one or more flat and bowed kites. Printed on 11” x 17” bond. Kit contains sails, bamboo spars, latex joints, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Trépanier Trapezoid Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-trepanier-trapezoid/) - Designed by Canadian kite artist Robert Trépanier, this flat, sturdy, easy to make kite is accessible for people of all ages. The large sail area makes it fun to decorate with markers, crayons or ink. The central vent (hole) helps to stabilize the kite’s flight, and can be incorporated into the decorative design. This simple kit contains sails, bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Guatemalan Children's Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-guatemalan-childrens/) - Created by kite makers in Sumpango, Guatemala, this kit includes a sturdy frame with white tissue sail (about 14” in diameter), extra sheets of different color tissue for creating a design on the sail, pre-folded tissue for the long flecos or fringe, and string for the bridle and flying line. Detailed assembly instructions with photos also included. You supply scissors and white glue. Assembled kits are shown with for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails and colored tissue paper for decoration. - [Natural Cut Bamboo, 40.5-42 inch lengths](https://goodkites.com/product/natural-bamboo-3-5-ft-lengths/) - Sold in bundles of 10, these bamboo spars are handmade in Japan to the finest specifications. The bamboo’s skin is intact on one side, and the spars are straight, flex easily, and are a dream to work with for kite makers and other craftsman. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order - [Dragonfly Kite](https://goodkites.com/product/dragonfly/) - These awesome flying creatures are fun, beautiful, and elegant in the sky. A perfectly handmade design with outstanding quality and beauty. - [The Art of the Japanese Kite (Used)](https://goodkites.com/product/the-art-of-the-japanese-kite-used/) - This seminal text has been a gateway for generations of kite makers. In this informative, inspiring and comprehensive book, Tal Street, artist, kite maker, and enthusiast, explores the fascinating world of kite making in Japan. More than an object of play, the kite is a signifier of place, with master craftspersons at work behind each design. More than a book about kites, The Art of the Japanese Kite is as much about a westerner's attempt to immerse themselves in the spirit of Japanese culture. No longer in print, these copies have been found used, and are for sale here as critical reading for any budding kite maker or enthusiast. - [Kites, Sculpting the Sky (Used)](https://goodkites.com/product/kites-sculpting-the-sky-used/) - This seminal text has been a gateway for generations of kite makers. In this informative, inspiring and comprehensive book, Tsutomu Hiroi, kite maker and artist, describes his approach to conceiving, making, and flying kites. As an art object, Hiroi used the kite to enhance the viewer's awareness of light and color, and focus attention on physical aspects of one's environment. A well known sculptor and professor, Hiroi is the author of six previously published books on kite flying and kite design. He designed the Tokyo Kite Museum at Nihonbashi Taimeiken, which opened in 1977. This is a critical text for any complete collection on kites and how (and why) they are built. No longer in print, these copies have been found used, and are for sale here as critical reading for any budding kite maker or enthusiast. - [Braided Dacron Line](https://goodkites.com/product/braided-dacron-line/) - This is the only way to fly! Easy on the hands, less likely to tangle, and versatile for every need. Each roll of braided Dacron, comes on a cardboard tube, with 450 feet of line. Finely woven, this line will have your kites in the air in no time. Want this wound onto a custom one of a kind handle for your favorite kite enthusiast? Contact us for a custom order! Ships in a selection of natural colors from white to warm color tints. Please specify at checkout if you have a preference. - [Kites, Paper Wings over Japan](https://goodkites.com/product/kites-paper-wings-over-japan/) - For the Japanese the kite has been a vehicle of wonder and art for thousands of years. To build and fly a kite is celebration of joy. This delightful book surveys and illustrates the art of creating and flying Japanese kites and reveals their universal appeal - from the start of Japanese kitemaking history to the contemporary kite makers of the moment. This delightful book surveys the art of creating and flying Japanese kites and reveals their universal appeal. It is illustrated with marvelous examples of both classic and contemporary kites in full color. - [Kite Building Paper](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-paper/) - Our kite building paper is our most versatile and forgiving sail material. It is a strong and light white paper which is beautifully transparent when lit from behind. It is suitable for many kite making applications, and stands up to water based inks and paints. Look no further for a quick and forgiving material to test designs and patterns. This paper can be glued with any brand of white glue, contact or rubber cement, but can also be taped with packing or scotch tape. Embellishments can be made with an inkjet (and some laserjet) printer, markers, colored pencil, acrylic paints, ink washes, and various printing techniques. Sold by the Yard. The paper is cut from 24, 36, or 48 inch wide rolls. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order! - [Round Bamboo](https://goodkites.com/product/traditional-kite-supply-round-bamboo/) - Sold in bundles of 10, these bamboo dowels are straight and consistent. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order. - [Natural Cut Moso Bamboo](https://goodkites.com/product/natural-cut-moso-bamboo-64-inch-lengths/) - Sold in bundles of 10, these bamboo spars are handmade in China to the finest specifications. The bamboo’s skin may be intact on one side, and the spars are dense, flexible, and are a dream to work with for kite makers and other craftsman. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order - [Capturing San Francisco](https://goodkites.com/product/capturing-san-francisco/) - Inventor George Lawrence used a kite to photograph the destruction of San Francisco. This never before seen view shocked the world and changed the course of photography. One hundred years later two groups worked to recreate his photo. The first, Scott Haefner and The Drachen Foundation, flew modern cameras on kites. The second, Ron Klein and Henry Jebe, recreated Lawrence’s original camera and captured the modern city by helicopter. This book celebrates 100 years of Lawrence’s influential image. - [Bolt of Fate](https://goodkites.com/product/bolt-of-fate/) - Author Tom Tucker often writes on the history of invention. In Bolt of Fate Tucker illuminates the competitive world of Electrical Science in the 1700s. Of the players and plots Benjamin Franklin’s famed kite experiment flies high above them all. Franklin’s dramatic presentation excited everyday people, journalists and the ladies of France. His flare for storytelling might even have won the American Revolution… whether or not he ever flew a kite. - [Tyvek Contemporary Sail Material](https://goodkites.com/product/tyvek-1433r/) - Tyvek is a water-resistant plastic paper. This is the contemporary version of our classic "Magic" Paper which is no longer in production. This product remains strong and light with a cloth-like feel. It has a tighter weave than the classic "Magic" paper with a less prominent woven pattern. Popular for kite construction and repair, Tyvek can be sewn, glued with contact or rubber cement, taped with filament, Seamstick or ripstop tape, and decorated with waterproof markers, acrylic paints, and various printing techniques. Sold by the Yard. The paper is cut from 60 inch wide rolls. The product is the same regardless of what shipping method you choose, but will impact your shipping expense. See the notes below for a description of each: A) Ship Folded: The most affordable shipping option, your Tyvek will ship in a flat envelope or small box. B) Ship rolled with 1 crease: This will take a 60 inch roll, folded once to fit inside a 48" long and narrow box. C) Ship rolled with 0 creases: This will fit the entire 60 inch roll inside a 61 inch box with no folds. Don't see the dimension you need, confused about shipping? Contact us and we can make a special order - [Fighter Kites](https://goodkites.com/product/fighter-kite-designs/) - Covering fighter kite designs from around the world, Philippe Gallot's explanation of this fast paced sport is an enriching read. Topics covered include working with bamboo, flying, bridle placement and adjustments. - [Wau Tradisional Malaysia, Traditional Kites of Malaysia](https://goodkites.com/product/wau-tradisional-malaysia-traditional-kites-of-malaysia/) - This beautiful book is a deep dive into the history and tradition of kites in Malaysia. Written in both Malay and English, there is parallel text on each page. Authored by Malaysia’s first kite museum, Pasir Gudang Kite Museum. The book and museum welcome us with a “message of global harmony and friendship, a message of universal bonding and oneness in the common sharing of the same sunshine, winds and skies.” That message carries through this deep dive into the rich Wau tradition, covering Wau history and mythology, global context, and instructions on how to make, fly and compete with a Wau kite. The living tradition of the Wau is documented in beautiful photographs and informative illustrations. - [Hand Papermaking](https://goodkites.com/product/hand-papermaking/) - For 40 years Hand Papermaking’s print and online publications have chronicled the finest work in handmade paper and paper art. In this 20th anniversary edition they explore historical and modern examples of “Paper in Flight”. Their scholarship includes the Montgolfier brothers, Japanese balloon bombs, Burmese fire balloons and the magazine’s first commissioned artwork Divide Light (Healing Man). Made in collaboration with Lesley Dill, Gail Deery and Scott Skinner of The Drachen Foundation, Divide Light (Healing Man) is a 10 foot paper kite documented in the magazine. Included in the article is a miniature kite inspired by Divide Light (Healing Man) readers can fly themselves. Full of stunning photos, Hand Papermaking’s Volume 21 is an exciting exploration of paper. - [Hidden Symmetry: Ishtván Bodóczky](https://goodkites.com/product/hidden-symmetry/) - This small and elegant booklet published by The Drachen Foundation, combines art and philosophy. Ishtván Bodóczky's work analyzes aspects of symmetry in general and in particular applied to kites. It includes colorful illustrations of works by Bodóczky, some of which are kites. - [Traumdeutung, Giving Meaning to Dreams](https://goodkites.com/product/traumdeutung/) - It is a pleasure to read about István Bodóczky’s 40 year journey through the art world in his new book Traumdetung (giving meaning to dreams). It contains a breathtaking gallery of István’s work, but also seeks to explain his artistic progression towards kites. Many of Istvan’s ideas of “hidden symmetry” are explained by essayist Hedvig Turai’s analysis of his career. Turai emphasizes Bodóczky’s active family life and his role as stay-at-home-artist/father, and characterizes Bodóczky as a “male feminist”. He had the ability to keep teaching, his private life, kiting, and painting separate, but Turai makes the point that the simple question, “what did the pictures want?”, changed Bodóczky’s art. The picture wanted to fly and the picture could fly. - [Te Manu Tukutuku, The Maori Kite](https://goodkites.com/product/te-manu-tukutuku-maori-kite/) - Maori kites are enjoying a remarkable cultural resurgence. In his introduction to this revised and expanded edition of the classic work on this art form, Professor Hirini Moko Mead says Bob Maysmor's book has played a valuable role in the revival of interest in kite-making. Te Manu Tukutuku covers the history and tradition, techniques and materials of the ancient kites and describes how contemporary artists and kite-makers have further developed the art. Also included are easy instructions on how you can make a Maori kite. - [Fire-Proof Lantern Paper](https://goodkites.com/product/lantern-paper/) - Sister to our kite building paper is our fire-proof model! It is a strong and light white paper which is beautifully transparent when lit from behind. This is just the product for flying kites in the middle of a forest fire, or better yet, prevent one by using it to fashion your very own sky lantern! For use indoors, this product is rated to the National Fire Protection Association No. 701 Standards and conforms to the State of California's Flame Resistance requirements. Ideal for classroom displays, murals, banners, clouds, and other creative uses where fire codes are of concern. Sold by the Yard. The paper is cut from 36 inch wide rolls. Choose your packaging preference (shipped on a roll with no creases, or folded) at checkout. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order! - [Yoshizumi Fighter Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/fighter-kites-kit/) - This wonderful fighter kite kit is a great DIY project for beginners and enthusiasts. Cultures across the world celebrate holidays and important dates with kite fighting. Because of this kite's flat but flexible shape, you to direct its movements with a single flying line. Designed by Bruce Lambert and Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, it is made of imported Japanese washi paper and bamboo. Assembled kits are shown with painted patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with off-white washi paper sails. - [A Kite Journey Through India](https://goodkites.com/product/a-kite-journey-through-india/) - A Kite Journey Through India take readers on a voyage of discovery and adventure, from the Punjab in the north to Madras in the south, into the bustling hubbub of India's colorful markets, its chaotic, energy-filled streets, and the homes and shops of talented artisan families. Along the way you will meet a rich variety of Indian personalities, from the fantastically wealthy nawab princess of old, whose kites carried packets of pure gold and silver, to the cab driver-philosopher we meet in the opening chapter and "the man who could see stars in daylight" at the book's close. - [Anna Rubin, Artistic Kites](https://goodkites.com/product/anna-rubin-artistic-kites/) - A photographic essay of celebrated Austrian artist Anna Rubin’s art kites featuring photos by French photographer, Stephane Clerisse. This Drachen Foundation publication also includes an interview and a lesson on how to make your own Anna Rubin dyed art kite. - [2 in 1 Buka or Suruga Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/2-in-1-buka-or-suruga-kit/) - The excitement of interactive kite play can be yours with this wonderful 2 in 1 Buka or Suruga Kite kit. In the world of kiting, many traditions exist that involve kite fighting. These kites are built to allow you to direct their movements. Designed by Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, it is made of imported Japanese washi paper and bamboo. Assembled kits are shown with painted patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with off-white washi paper sails. - [4-8 Inch Spool](https://goodkites.com/product/6-spool/) - Circular spools in 3 colors and 2 sizes, for small kites and narrow lines the six inch (diameter) model is a great solution. For thicker or longer lines, higher flights, and greater lift choose the 8 inch diameter model. Both fit comfortably in the hand, and makes winding a breeze! Line sold separately. - [Yoshizumi Japanese Fighter Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-battle-kit/) - Many traditions exist that involve kite fighting. This kite is built to allow you to direct its movements. Designed by Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, it is made of imported Japanese washi paper and bamboo. Assembled kits are shown with painted patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with off-white washi paper sails. - [Kono Dihedral Diamond Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/diamond-kite-kit/) - This kite is designed by USA kite artist Greg Kono, and is his adaptation of American William Eddy's design. This is the diamond shaped kite most familiar to Europeans and North Americans.This kite is a very stable flyer and uses latex tubing to join the spars. A good "next kite" for young students age seven or older who have made more than one flat kite. Kit contains sails, bamboo spars, spar sleeves, paper clip dihedral, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Kono Korean Bird Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/bird-kite-kit/) - Adapted by kite artist and designer Greg Kono from a traditional Korean magpie design, this kite features fluttering wings, which help to stabilize flight. Very easy construction for young students, and good for integrating with primary-level science units. Kit contains sails, bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Monarch Kite](https://goodkites.com/product/monarch-kite/) - Monarch Butterfly Kites by Ecoline. We came to these kites from San Antonio's Monarch and Pollinator Festival, and they are a hit! These brightly colored butterflies provide hours of great kite flying fun for young and old alike! On top of this they make great decorations on the walls or just hanging from the ceiling. Each butterfly kite comes with string and a 2 x 6 ft tails included. - [Paper Tail Rolls](https://goodkites.com/product/paper-tail-rolls/) - Hosting an event, making kites in your classroom or home studio? Purchase some lightweight paper on a roll, perfect for experimental or finished tails. These rolls measure 2 1/4 inches wide, and are approximately 50 feet long. - [Fox Kite](https://goodkites.com/product/fox-kite/) - These awesome flying creatures are fun, beautiful, and elegant in the sky. A perfectly handmade design with outstanding quality and beauty. - [Kono Bell Tetrahedral Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/bell-tetrahedron/) - Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this re-creation of Alexander Graham Bell's tetrahedral kite is fun to build and fly! The structure gives young students good practice in hand building and assembly, and offers lots of room to decorate the sail. Historical relevance and scientific inquiry abound with this kite. Assembling many kits together can yield a huge kite, hundreds of module's in size similar to Bell's original Cygnet or Frost King. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, connectors, lines and winders. You supply scissors and glue. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Wings of Resistance: The Giant Kites of Guatemala](https://goodkites.com/product/wings-of-resistance-the-giant-kites-of-guatemala/) - Every year in the highlands of Guatemala, the town of Sumpango celebrates Day of the Dead by flying kites. The kites are massive, the largest measuring 45 feet in diameter. Smaller kites, close 20 feet in height, are flown in a death-defying race down the side of a mountain. From a distance, the kites appear luminous and blissful, but the radiant colors of the kites mask an ominous subtext. On closer inspection, the images on the sails depict people in agony and torment: mutilated bodies, mass burials, kidnappings, and rivers of blood. In graphic illustration, the kites allude to the dark and painful history of Guatemala's 30-year civil war. Originally centered on remembering the dead, the kite festival has become a way for the indigenous community to heal itself from the trauma of the war. - [Paper in Flight](https://goodkites.com/product/paper-in-flight/) - The art kites in the exhibition and catalog Paper in Flight demonstrate the utility, strength, and beauty of Japanese handmade paper, long associated with the renowned Japanese kite-making tradition. However, these kites are anything but ordinary. Each artist pursued his or her own approach, exploring unusual formats, innovative structures, unorthodox combinations of materials, and unique subject matter. While nodding to tradition, these kites are flying sculptures, engineered for flight and inventive statements of art intended for the sky. This catalog documents the paper making, design, construction, and fun of these unique and beautiful sculptures. - [Rough Cut Bamboo, kit lengths](https://goodkites.com/product/rough-cut-bamboo-kit-lengths/) - Sold in bundles of 10, these bamboo spars are handmade in Japan. The spars are straight, flex easily, and are a dream to work with for kite makers and other craftsman. Rough cut bamboo vary slightly in width more so than the natural cut. The dimensions on each bundle are typical, but they do vary especially around the bamboo node. The texture of the spars are rough, and there are some small splinters. Don't see the dimension you need? Contact us and we can make a special order. - [Kites, An Historical Survey](https://goodkites.com/product/kites-an-historical-survey/) - An exhaustive study of the kite from it's earliest legends to most recent developments. “However it originated, the kite rapidly acquired religious, magical, and ceremonial significance in many of those parts of the world to which it spread. In at least some civilizations, including the Polynesian, kites seem have had some function as symbols of an external soul.” - Clive Hart, Kites an Historical Survey - [Cotton Kite Line and Winder](https://goodkites.com/product/cotton-kite-line-winder/) - Cotton kite string with plastic winder, this line is easy on the hands and doesn't fray badly. 100+ feet of 20 lb test cotton line, on a 3 1/2 inch D-handle winder. - [From Kites to Wings](https://goodkites.com/product/from-kites-to-wings/) - An overview of kites in aviation history, covers the precursors to powered flight, their designers, and their relationship to the modern airplane. This book compliments an exhibition of aviation history from the early 90's. - [The Philosopher's Kite](https://goodkites.com/product/the-philosophers-kite/) - In his new book The Philosopher’s Kite: Essays and Stories, artist and kite author Tal Streeter roams the kite world and far beyond in his inimitable fashion. Part autobiography, part travelogue, part speculative treatise, part imaginative storytelling, the volume eloquently extols the pleasures of kite flying and all things relating to it. An inspiration to artists and kite makers the world over, this deeply personal work is essential for the serious artist or kite maker. - [Kites for Everyone](https://goodkites.com/product/origami-taki-and-kites/) - "The most influential kitemaker you never heard of." — American Kite. This thorough guide by an expert kitemaker includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for creating and flying more than fifty kites. An easy and comprehensive introduction for anyone interested in these amazing flyers, the book opens with the history and science of kites, followed by a section on kite construction and flying. Organized according to kite types, Greger's book includes chapters on everything from simple bag kites to Vietnamese, Snake, Dutch, Dragon, Bullet, Delta, and Flowform flyers. She even tells how to make windsocks and toy parachutes! The book is a great aid for classroom teachers, camp counselors, and parents, offering practical suggestions on everything from setting up a workspace and observing safety rules to launching the kites and bringing them in. "Kites for Everyone is like having a veteran kite maker in the classroom," says Science and Children. - [Kites: A Practical handbook for the modern kite flyer (Used)](https://goodkites.com/product/kites-a-practical-handbook/) - The age old pastime of kite flying has recently experienced a dramatic increase in popularity owing to the introduction of bold new designs and materials for improved standards of efficiency. In this completely revised and updated edition of one of the best books ever written on the hobby, Ron Moulton (founder of the British Kite Flying Association) and Pat Lloyd (an internationally respected draughtsman) provide all the latest information on making and flying modern kites. The authoritative text and detailed drawings and even more colour photographs combine to describe the new era of advanced models, the latest materials and the expert skills required. Specialities such as kit fighting with the Rokkaku design, aerial photography, Parabear drops and team aerobatics are supported by 30 fully-dimensioned kite plans that embrace the traditional, the simple and the sophisticated. No longer in print, these copies have been found used, and are for sale here as critical reading for any budding kite maker or enthusiast. - [The Making of Japanese Kites](https://goodkites.com/product/the-making-of-japanese-kites/) - In this informative, inspiring and comprehensive book, Masaaki Modegi, Chairman of The Japan Kite Association and Curator of the Tokyo Kite Museum, explores the fascinating history of kites and what they have meant to Japanese culture going back in time. Relying on the ample resources of the Museum and of the Kite Association, the book includes 50 color photographs, mostly of traditional kites of Japan, with a special focus on those of the Edo period, as well as kites of the world. In addition, Modegi discusses the many breathtaking kite-flying tournaments and festivals held around the country. The instructional section begins with a chapter on materials and tools. Modegi explains why frames are mostly made of bamboo (its strong, flexible and lightweight) while the sails are usually fashioned out of handmade Japanese paper (washi), which is extraordinarily durable. - [Yoshizumi Mini Koi Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-yoshizumi-mini-koi/) - In celebration of Children’s Day in Japan, the windsock in the shape and design of the koi fish can be found flying from many homes. Japanese kitemaker Nobuhiko Yoshizumi brings this fish to tethered flight in three sizes. This miniature version is easy to assemble and great for walk up kitemaking activities. Kit contains sail, tails, wire spar, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Kono Butterfly Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/butterfly-kite-kit/) - Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this simple-to-construct kite flies well in light winds. The “critter” gives young students good practice in cutting around wide wings, which also help to stabilize the kite’s flight. Lots of room to decorate the sail, with geometric patterns from nature (choose from 28,000 species!) or from your own imagination. Kit contains sails, tails, matchstick bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [The Flying Cowboy: Samuel Cody, Britain's First Airman](https://goodkites.com/product/samuel-cody-britains-first-airman/) - Author Peter Reese gives an authoritative look at manlifter Samuel Franklin Cody's aviation exploits in Britain. A naturalised British citizen (born in the USA), Cody came to England at the age of twenty-three and became a pioneer of early aviation, experimenting first with kites and later with engine driven aircraft, making the first powered flight in Britain. - ["Magic" Tyvek Sail Material](https://goodkites.com/product/tyvek-kite-paper/) - Permanently out of stock, this product is available for reference only. See the new version of this product "Contemporary" Sail Material for continuous lengths. Tyvek is a water-resistant plastic paper with a cloth-like feel. Popular for kite construction and repair, Tyvek can be sewn, glued with contact or rubber cement, taped with filament, Seamstick or ripstop tape, and decorated with waterproof markers, acrylic paints, and various printing techniques. Sold by the Yard. The paper is cut from 60 inch wide rolls. The product is the same regardless of what shipping method you choose, but will impact your shipping expense. See the notes below for a description of each: A) Ship Folded: The most affordable shipping option, your Tyvek will ship in a flat envelope or small box. B) Ship rolled: Your material will be rolled without creasing in a 37 inch long narrow box. Don't see the dimension you need, confused about shipping? Contact us and we can make a special order - [Toki Japanese Koma Dako](https://goodkites.com/product/toki-japanese-koma-dako/) - Another kite created by Japanese master kite artist, Mikio Toki, this kite is much larger (23 inches square) and slightly more complex to make than the Toki Kaku Dako. It is made of washi (Japanese paper), with bamboo spars from Japan, and can be integrated with lessons in Japanese culture and visual arts. Assembled kits are shown with painted patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with off-white washi paper sails. - [Yoshimi Japanese Paper Sode](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-yoshimi-japanese-paper-sode/) - Designed by Mary Yoshimi, this simple-to-construct kite flies well in light winds. The small size of this kite makes for easy construction in cramped classroom workspaces. Either representational or abstract designs compliment the sode shape. Kit contains sails, bamboo spars, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Art that Soars, Kites and Tails by Jackie Matisse](https://goodkites.com/product/art-that-soars-kites-and-tails-by-jackie-matisse/) - Companion to the exhibition ART THAT SOARS--Kites and Tails by Jackie Matisse. 2000. 120 pages. 70 color illustrations. 10 black and white illustrations. Commentaries by Rebecca Rickman, Leslie Vallhonrat, Marie-Louise von Plessen, and Jackie Matisse. Homages by Niki de Saint Phalle and Merce Cunningham. Solar System by Ecke Bonk. Mesostic by Molly Nesbit. Design and Foreword by Martha Longenecker, Director - [The Kong Family of Beijing](https://goodkites.com/product/the-kong-family-of-beijing/) - A beautiful collector’s item, this beautifully bound book details the many kites of Beijing’s Kong Family. As one of China’s leading kitemakers as well as being a direct descendant of the philosopher Confucius (551-479 B.C.), Kong Xiang Ze was a marked man during the Cultural Revolution which swept his country in l966-76. Mao had instructed the young Red Guards to destroy the “old”-----traditions, objects, human exemplars of Chinese culture. Kong thus became the perfect target. “I was beaten up seven times by Red Guards,” the 84-year-old says. “My property was trashed.” Filled with beautiful imagery and written in Chinese characters, this book makes a wonderful gift. It is essential in the libraries of those interested in Chinese cultural heritage. - [Kono Rokkaku](https://goodkites.com/product/kono-rokkaku/) - Designed by kite artist Greg Kono, this simple-to-construct kite flies well in light to medium winds. This traditional Japanese rokkaku kite gives students good practice in cutting and good surface area to decorate! Kit contains sails, tails, bamboo spars, string on a winder. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Yoshizumi Hu Sui Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/yoshizumi-hu-sui-kit/) - One of our favorite kite makers from Japan, Nobuhiko Yoshizumi, brings his kitemaking genius to Drachen and creates a large format traditional Japanese Edo dako. This kite can also be decorated to look like a Korean fighter kite (but not fly as a Korean fighter kite). Made of washi and bamboo. Assembled kits are shown with painted patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with off-white washi paper sails. - [Fluxx Trainer Kite Series](https://goodkites.com/product/fluxx-1-3-trainer-kite/) - This is an affordable and universal introduction to kitesurfing, kite boarding, land kiting or stunt kiting! The Fluxx is the right choice for beginners, it comes pre-leashed, is easy to handle, and has good balanced flight characteristics. Don't worry about ground contact, the sturdy para-foil shape means that it can be restarted with only two lines. Use the Fluxx as a trainer kite to start your journey to the world of kiting. - [Stunt Kites to Make and Fly](https://goodkites.com/product/stunt-kites-to-make-and-fly/) - This book is about the new outdoor sport of the nineties: stunt kite flying. Stunt kite flying is a maneuverable kite by means of two or four control lines the stunt kite flyer is in full command of his flying machine. This book is for those who have bought a kite and now want to run the thing for all it is worth, and for the stunt flyer who wants to build his/her own kite! - [Wings of Dream: The Story of Kites](https://goodkites.com/product/wings-of-dream-the-story-of-kites/) - By Taiwanese kite artist Buteo Huang with color photos and illustrations of his kites and building techniques. One of Huang's bird kite kits is also included with the hardcover edition. Six additional kites, a beautiful collectible box, and the hardcover book are included in the box set. - [More Kites for Everyone](https://goodkites.com/product/more-kites-for-everyone/) - The most influential kitemaker you never heard of." — American Kite. This updated guide by an expert kitemaker includes easy-to-follow, illustrated instructions for creating and flying kites of all shapes and sizes. An easy and comprehensive introduction for anyone interested in these amazing flyers, the book opens with general history, important terms, and flying tips. The book is a great aid for classroom teachers, camp counselors, and parents, offering practical suggestions on everything from setting up a workspace and observing safety rules to launching the kites and bringing them in. "Kites for Everyone is like having a veteran kite maker in the classroom. - [Yoshizumi Medium Koi Kit](https://goodkites.com/product/kite-kit-yoshizumi-medium-koi/) - In celebration of Children’s Day in Japan, the windsock in the shape and design of the koi fish can be found flying from many homes. Japanese kitemaker Nobuhiko Yoshizumi brings this fish to tethered flight in three sizes. This medium version is easy to assemble and great for walk up kitemaking activities. Kit contains sail, tails, bamboo spar, lines and winders. You supply scissors and tape. Assembled kits are shown with printed patterns for display purposes, kites will ship with white paper sails. - [Waxed Linen Thread](https://goodkites.com/product/waxed-linen-thread/) - This thread is so pretty! Colorful, with just enough friction, we use this linen thread to create bridles, lash bamboo, and keep knots knotted! Each roll comes on a cardboard tube, with 50 meters of line. Finely woven, this thread is 1mm in diameter, but is flat in profile. 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