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|File:IMG_BoxKiteStep5.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_BoxKiteStep5.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 5:</b> Prefold all edges along the 1/2" border. | |File:IMG_BoxKiteStep5.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_BoxKiteStep5.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 5:</b> Prefold all edges along the 1/2" border. Only on the 41" sides ,liberally apply glue in small sections at a time to keep the ends from fraying. | ||
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|File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step9.jpg.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step9.2.jpg|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 9:</b> Glue the cross sections to the 30" bamboo sticks. Tie string around the connection spots to reinforce. Add a dab of hot glue to prevent string from untying. | |File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step9.jpg.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step9.2.jpg|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 9:</b> Glue the cross sections to the 30" bamboo sticks. Tie string around the connection spots to reinforce. Add a dab of hot glue to prevent string from untying. Your frame should be complete with this step. | ||
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|File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step10.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step10.2.jpg|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 10:</b> Take 2 of the malt bag rectangles and glue them together | |File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step10.jpg |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step10.2.jpg|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 10:</b> Take 2 of the malt bag rectangles and glue them together along the 10" seam. Make sure its a tight seam. Repeat with the other 2 rectangles, crating 2 rectangles 82"x 10". You will probably have extra fabric needed for your kite but do not cut it yet. | ||
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|File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step11.JPG |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step11.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 11:</b> To attach the fabric to the frame, take a rectangle of malt bag material, | |File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step11.JPG |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step11.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 11:</b> To attach the fabric to the frame, take a rectangle of malt bag material, (82"x10"), and wrap it around top end of the box frame. Meet the ends together and stitch together with needle and thread. Do this at top and bottom corners of fabric only. The center will be glued. This step requires two people. One person to pull fabric taught and the other person for stitching and gluing. Repeat these steps for the bottom of kite. | ||
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|File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step12.JPG |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step12.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 12:</b> | |File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step12.JPG |Caption | |[[File:IMG_Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step12.2.JPG|Caption |180px]]<td><b>Step 12:</b> Attach all corners with needle and thread to bamboo rod ends. Glue each corner at the position that the fabric meets the frame. | ||
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Revision as of 23:18, 27 April 2013
Abstract
Bag it Up Box Kite was designed at Humboldt State University's Engineering 215 during Spring 2013. SCRAP Humboldt asked us to repurpose products from the waste stream. Our group was given the task of repurposing malt bags. This led to the creation of the Bag it Up Box Kite.
Background
The client for ENGR 215 Spring 2013 class is SCRAP Humboldt. SCRAP Humboldt was created to fill Humboldt County’s need for a creative reuse center. SCRAP began in 1999, when a local Portland Oregon teacher received a grant to open up a reuse center for all the unused materials that teachers had accumulated. As they grew, SCRAP began the SCRAP USA program, which works with setting up reuse centers around the United States. As of right now, SCRAP has reuse centers in Portland, Oregon; Humboldt, California; Denton, Texas; Washington D.C.; and Traverse City, Michigan (SCRAP 2013).
Problem statement and criteria
| Criteria | Description | Weight (1-10) |
|---|---|---|
| Sustainable Materials | Over 75% recycled materials | 10 |
| Re-Creatable | DIY Project | 10 |
| Usefulness | Can be used often | 9 |
| Aesthetics | Incorporate logo | 7 |
| Size | Portable | 7 |
| Durability | Must last more than 3 years w/ maintenance | 6 |
| Safety | Safe for kids | 5 |
| Cost | Less than $50 to create | 2 |
Description of final project
Our final project is a box kite made of malt bags and bamboo
Costs
| Material | Our Cost ($) | Retail Cost ($) |
|---|---|---|
| Malt Bags | $00.00 | n/a |
| Bamboo Sticks (bag) | $03.85 | $03.85 |
| Masking Tape | $03.00 | $03.00 |
| String | $02.50 | $02.50 |
| Parchment Paper | $04.00 | $04.00 |
| Hot Glue Sticks (bag) | $02.65 | $02.65 |
| Needle and Thread | $00.00 | $00.70 |
| Total | $16.00 | $16.70 |
Testing Results
It can fly!
How to build
File:IMG.Bag_It_Up_Box_Kite_Step1.jpeg
Steps to Build Box Kite
Authors
References
See Help:Footnotes for more. Template:Reflist