Arts & Crafts with Nur: Make a Dragon Kite

By Lisa Blecker / Nur Illustrations by C. Aaron Kreader

Make a cool dragon kite that really flies with Nur the firefly! This fun three minute video tutorial includes links to a template and printable PDF with step-by-step instructions.

You'll Need:

template pattern printed at 100% on 8½" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9 cm) paper
8½" x 11" (21.6 x 27.9 cm) wax paper sheet
colorful tissue paper
tacky glue
spool of thread
scissors
ruler
black permanent marker
two 10" (25.4 cm) wooden skewers

Download the dragon kite template and printable PDF with step-by-step instructions.

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