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The right tape will make your kite-making project
easier and more enjoyable for you and the kite makers. We have found
two wonderful products that work very nicely with the kite kits in
case you can’t find something you like to use.
Each Tape Roll is 3/4” wide x 2160 inches in length. This industrial
tape comes on
a 3” core and is similar to masking tape in texture
and tearing, but stronger with
a tensile strength of 22 pounds. It
tears like masking tape so you can easily make strips for your kite
makers. The tape is white so it will blend in with the white sail
pattern. It is also water resistant, but allows you to write or draw
on it, and is
made in the USA.
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How much tape you’ll need: |
One roll of tape is enough for |
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A roll of 20
Sled kites uses |
about 320” of tape |
12 rolls of Sled kites |
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A roll of 20
Malay Bird kites uses |
about 360” of tape |
11 rolls of Malay Bird
kites |
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A roll of 20
Delta kites uses |
about 800” of tape |
4-5 rolls of Delta kites |
Keep in mind that these numbers are estimates. Some
children use longer strips (more than 2”) of tape; some make
mistakes and need to replace the adhesive. While the tape is sticky
enough for the plastic kites, it is also a bit forgiving. If kids
make a mistake, they can lift up the tape and re-locate it without
losing its effectiveness. Just remember, as with any tape, to press
down firmly to secure.
The Tape Strips Pack is perfect for the Sled and
Malay Bird kite patterns. Each strip is 2" x 1.0625". There are 10
strips on a sheet and 20 sheets in a package, giving you 200 pieces
of tape. That's enough to cover all the kites within one roll and
leave you with extras for emergencies. Each Sled pattern needs 8
strips; each Malay Bird pattern uses 9 strips.
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