Can I tell you a secret?

I am horrid at flying a kite.

Romantic, right?!

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He of course had the kite flying up in the air on his first try and had a blast.

To this day I am still known for my inability to get a kite in the air.

This is one reason why I love the non-flying craft version of kites so much better.

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Mix together black glue

Start by mixing together your black glue.

Print off template on mixed media paper

Purchase thekite templates.

Print off one or several of the kite templates on mixed media paper.

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Create some lines to experiment with the flow and spread of glue.

Leave black glue to dry overnight

Leave the black glue to dry overnight.

Paint kite template with watercolors

Once the black glue is completely dry, paint your kite template with watercolors.

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Tape a string to the back of your kite so it hangs down below the kite.

Then attach the bows along the kite string with glue.

Your black glue kite art project is complete!

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These colorful kites will look gorgeous up on display on a classroom bulletin board.

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