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Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book.

Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected—and includes a diversity and richness of styles.

In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to:
  • Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs
  • Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework
  • Fly your creation!
With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.

Chinese Kites: An Illustrated Step-by-Step Guide

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    A Hardback by Liu Bin, Shi Xifa, Liu Bin

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      Publisher Shanghai Press
      Published 7 October 2014
      ISBN-13 9781602200142
      978-1602200142
      ISBN-10 1602200149
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      Handicrafts, decorative arts and crafts Toys: making and decorating

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Learn to build and fly your own authentic traditional chinese kites with this user-friendly crafts book.

      Kites and China are practically synonymous, since these childhood toys were originally invented there before becoming popular around the world. For over 2000 years, kites have been a common sight in China, from the imperial court to the common people, and over that time period the craftsmanship of the kite has been perfected—and includes a diversity and richness of styles.

      In Chinese Kites, you'll learn not only the history and varied forms of the Chinese kite, but also how to produce, step-by-step, a beautiful Chinese kite of your own! Learn how to:
      • Create the kite's framework Paint colorful designs
      • Master the techniques of putting the painted cover on the framework
      • Fly your creation!
      With Chinese Kites, you will be able to experience firsthand the joy of seeing a kite you made soaring across the sky.

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