Example of Tetrahedral Kites
Kites with 4 cells | Kites with 16 cells |
The Steps of Making Tetrahedral Kites
1. The materials and tools needed before you start making kites. ( Drinking straw, thread, scissor, card board, ruler, marker and mahjong paper ) 3. No matter how you tie the thread, you must able to build a diamond shape as shown on the above. 5. Fold a mahjong paper until you get an A4-paper shape. 8. Cut out the mahjong paper according to the outline. | 2. Join the straw by using thread . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4. Then. combine all the six straw and tie them up to form a pyramid shape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7. Outline the shape of card board as shown in the picture. 9. Glue the mahjong paper onto the pyramid frame. Next, attach the cells together to form a 4, 16, 64 or 256 tetrahedral kite. |
The Building of Tetrahedral Kites
Ya, I know what it means. They are handsome fellow who trying to show their masterpiece. A cooperative team which is hard to find. They are dedicated students who could become models to us. | Do you notice that they are well-concentrated in their work. This is what we call well-discipline. Look at their lightning-speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . |
The Flying of Tetrahedral Kites
Not only boys, girls also love flying kite. They put aside racism to work together to hope for the kite to fly. This is what all the Malaysian have to learn and practise --- The Unity. Flying 16 cells tetrahedral kite is quite challenging. But to them, nothing is impossible. | If there is no wind, don't be stubborn and eager to fly a kite. If you still want to try you will be like this fellow ---- Crazy kite player. These guys look candid and it is undeniable that they are skillful in techniques and mindful of idea in making or designing kites. Undoubtedly, they manage to accomplish their mission. When you see your masterpiece flying vividly in the blue sky, you are on top of the world. |