DRIFTLINESail
A broad face to catch the eye.
Four parts. One silhouette.
Start with the outline, then look at what holds it together.
Tail
A line that carries the shape onward.
Bridle
The place where separate directions meet.
Fold
A simple line that becomes a spine.
Sharp corners.
Soft possibilities.
Download shapeBegin on the table.
These sheets are paper shape studies, made for drawing, folding, and hanging indoors.
They are not flight-tested plans. Use them as a starting point for a small paper object, rather than as instructions for an outdoor flying kite.
Meet in
the middle.
- 1
Find the center
Compare both sides of the outline.
- 2
Mark the spine
Draw lightly from the top point to the bottom.
- 3
Keep the fold gentle
Open the paper again and notice the new plane.
Let the line wander.
A tail can change the whole character of a simple shape.
Try a straight strip, a small paper bow, or a loose drawn curve. Leave enough empty space for the silhouette to breathe.
A little sky, indoors.
Place the paper shape against a plain background and watch the outline become clearer.
What is inside each download?
A single SVG outline with center lines. Diamond and delta are separate drawings, each with its own proportions.
Do I need special materials?
Plain paper and a pencil are enough for a drawing study. There is no need to build a flying object.
