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Learn the simple steps for high-flying fun with this tutorial on five basic paper airplane patterns.

Test your paper folding technique with these paper airplane examples. Whether you are looking for a quick diversion from the grind of adulthood or are teaching a youngster DIY skills, these planes are a great way to add a little levity to your day. The examples below are all beginner or intermediate level. The materials are cheap and only require paper, a pair of scissors, a ruler, and some double stick tape (optional) to complete.

For best results use a flat, thin-edged ruler. Make good creases along each edge. Adding double stick tape to the inside of the body keeps the wings from separating in flight.

The most basic version. A simple standard that everyone should know how to make.

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.

2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners into the center line.

3. Fold the top edges into the center line.

4. Fold the plane in half toward you.

5. Fold the wings down, matching the top edges up with the bottom edge of the body.

6. Add double stick tape to the inside of the body. The finished plane should look like this.

This one is built for distance, plus it just looks cool.

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.

2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners into the center line.

3. Fold the peak toward you and 3/4” from the bottom of the paper.

4. Fold both top corners into the center line.

5. Fold the remaining tip over the two flaps at the center line to lock them in place.

6. Fold the plane in half away from you.

7. Fold the wings down 1” from the bottom of the plane.

8. Fold up the sides of each wing 1/2” tall.

9. Cut two small slits at the back of each wing. Fold up the tabs.

10. Add double stick tape to the inside of the body. The finished plane should look like this.

Built correctly, this bee-like beauty stays in the air for a long time.

1. Fold the paper in half horizontally.

2. Unfold the paper and fold each of the top corners into the center line.

3. Fold the peak down to meet the edge of the previous fold.

4. Fold the upper sides into the center line.

5. Fold the top edge 1/2” away from you.

6. Fold the plane in half towards you.

7. Fold the wings down 1/2” from the bottom of the plane.

8. Add double stick tape to the inside of the body. The finished plane should look like this.

Count on speed and distance from this sleek plane.

1. Fold the paper in half vertically.

2. Unfold the paper and fold the top edge down 2”.

3. Fold the top edge down again to meet the bottom of the previous fold.

4. Fold the top edge down one more time to meet the bottom of the previous fold.

5. Fold the top edges down and away from you to the center line on the back of the paper.

6. Fold the plane in half towards you.

7. Starting at the top of the thick nose of the plane, fold the wings down 1/2” in the front and slightly angled to 1 1/2” in the back. Fold up the edges of the wings 1/2”.

8. Add double stick tape to the inside of the body. The finished plane should look like this.

This plane is deceptively fast and stays aloft for quite a distance.

1. Fold the top right corner over to the left side, making a fold from the top of the paper to the bottom right corner.

2. Unfold the paper and repeat for the left corner.

3. Unfold the paper again and fold the top right corner over to meet the crease made from the first fold.

4. Fold the left corner over to meet the crease from the second fold.

5. Fold the top right edge over to meet the edge of the fold from step 3. Repeat for the other side.

6. Fold the top edge down and towards you to meet the point where the right and left layers cross.

7. Fold the plane in half away from you. Staring at the nose, fold the wings down at a slight angle, 1/2” in the front to about 2” in the back.

8. Add double stick tape to the inside of the body. The finished plane should look like this.

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Learn the simple steps for high-flying fun with this tutorial on five basic paper airplane patterns.

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Reuse and repurpose materials to make this kite design.

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Introduction: A Garbage Bag Kite

This is a simple project to do with kids. All you need are two sticks, a bag, string and scissors and you have a kite!

Step 3: Tying the Frame Knot

Wrap the string around the back of the main stick and cross the string across the front of the cross stick. Then wrap the ends of the string back around the back of the main stick and make a single knot. Then wrap each end of the string one around either side of the fron tof the cross stick and back again around the back of the main stick. (Does this sound complicated or is it just me? It's really not complicated.) Then make a double knot. Done!

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Step 5: Attach the Flying String

First, tie a piece of string from one side of the cross stick to the other, leaving slack to form a triangle like shown in the photo. Then, tie the end of a BIG BALL of string to the bottom portion of the main stick, loop under the slack cross string and tie a simple knot at the intersection of the two strings (so it forms a triangular pyramid shape).

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This is a simple project to do with kids. All you need are two sticks, a bag, string and scissors and you have a kite! Wrap the string around the back of the main stick and cross the string across the front of the cross stick.

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Here is one way to make a paper kite that you can try!

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A4 size flying paper kite (Superb Fly) ll making paper kite just fly ll fly plane

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Here is yet another way to make a kite.

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Example of wind sock in action!

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Use this link and the template on the right to create your own pinwheel.

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Step-by-step instructions to create a paper wind sock

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Windsocks are a popular decoration to hang up on your porch. You can also hold them by the handle, and run around with them to make the streamers ripple in the wind. They come in all sorts of shapes and colors, making them a perfect craft...