Plastic Kite Making
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Plastic sheet are cut into square shape.
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The cut sheet is folded into equal half.
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A stencil is used to measure the shape of the sheet and cut.
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Bamboo stick is fixed in the center of the kite.
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Another bamboo stick is bent into arc and pasted diagonally.
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Silver plastic sheet piece is folded and cut into half.
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The ends of the stick are locked by pasting the paper over it.
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Plastic kite and bamboo stick are attached together with the help of plastic tape.
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Tails are cut into required shape for better stability and proper flying of kites.
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Finished product of kite.
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Plastic kites have more demand because of their durability.
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Film actor and actress’s face printed on plastic sheet is used for the marketing strategy.
The plastic kites are made from waste plastic sheet which is purchased from the manufacturing company’s waste department. The sheets are cut into required shape using stencils. Bamboo sticks are fixed on the cut plastic sheet using chemical adhesive. Sides of sheets are curled and pasted on the bamboo stick. The sides of the bamboo are locked by pasting pieces. Coloured cello tapes are fixed on the sides of the kite to secure the bamboo sticks from coming off. Tail is added in the bottom to make it look attractive. The purchased plastic sheets are uneven in size and shape as they are wastes, this the reason that plastic kites are always made in small size. Plastic kites are less expensive and more durable compared to paper kites.
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