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At this point the cover may be decorated. A simple design is suggested at H (Fig. 6). Strips of coloured paper of the same kind and glued on, may be used. Other designs are given in 'Accessories'.
Attach the cover to the framework. Apply glue to the outer half of the margin, fold this over the strings and fasten down. Please note that the cover, in order to be perfectly flat, is fixed to the framework on the reverse side of the cross-shaped strengthening pieces. Cut 3 in. wide strips of paper and glue these to the inside of the cover over the framework. They will help to strengthen the cover against the pressure of the wind.
Pierce the cover at the centre, so that the bottom bridle string can be threaded through. Cut a hexagonal-shaped piece of thin cardboard, pierce it through the centre, and glue it to the centre of the cover. Take a 3 ft. length of strong string and tie it securely to the centre of the framework, passing it through the cardboard shape.
A loop of string completes the bridle. For this use a piece 4 ft. 6 in. in length, and tie it to the top ends of the vertical struts. Tie the bottom string to the centre of the loop. The kite line is attached to the bottom string by means of a bowline knot and a reef knot.
An alternative method is shown at I (Fig. 6). Cut a 3 in. diameter circle from 3/16 in. plywood. Drill holes through it at the positions shown. Thread the top loop through the top holes, and tie the kite line to it. Thread the other bridle string through the bottom hole and knot it, using a bowline knot. This will permit of adjustments being made, by lengthening or shortening the bottom bridle string.
The tail which is 6 ft. in length is attached to a loop of string tied to the bottom ends of the vertical struts. A paper tassel can be fitted to the end of the tail.
Further decoration may be in the form of fringes cut from paper 12 in. wide and folded and pasted together to form a double thickness. These are fastened over strings tied in the positions shown. The colour of the fringes should match the general decoration scheme.
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