How To Make a Tetrahedral Kite With Your Troop

• 24 Drinking straws
• String or fishing line
• Tissue paper 
• Scissors
• Glue or tape
• Ruler
• Marker

Step #1:

• First, you'll need to construct the framework of the tetrahedral kite, which consists of multiple pyramids. For this, you'll need straws of equal length. The easiest way to achieve this is by cutting the straws just below the bendable section. You will need to create 4 pyramids, and each pyramid requires 6 straws, totaling 24 straws.

Step #2:

• To construct one pyramid, you'll need 6 straws and some thread. Start by threading the straws to form a triangle. If you're using thin thread and having trouble threading it through the straws, a wooden stick can help. 

Step #3:

• Continue threading the straws to form three triangles, which will then be assembled into a pyramid in the next step.

Step #4:

• Bring all three sides up to form the pyramid shape. 

Step #5:

• Lay the square of tissue paper flat on your work surface. Position the pyramid frame on top of the tissue paper.

• Use scissors to cut around the edges of the frame. Leave a small border of excess tissue paper around all the sides – this will give you some wiggle room for gluing or taping to the frame.

Step #7:

• I used sticky tape, but any glue will work. As you glue each side, trim the excess tissue paper and repeat the process until both sides are covered, as shown in the photos. 

Step #8:

• Repeat steps 2 through 7 for all 4 pyramids of the tetrahedral kite. 

Step #9:

• Arrange three pyramids at the bottom, with the fourth on top. Imagine them forming a larger pyramid. Use thread to securely tie the connecting edges of all the pyramids together. This will create the final, whole tetrahedral kite structure.