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Kite SuppliesKite Studio is a specialist supplier of all the materials you need for building kites and banners. We stock ripstop and oxford nylon, graphite, fiberglass, aluminum, line, fittings, notions, tools, and many other hardware items. Most of our customers build Kites and Banners with our materials, but our market has expanded into Radio Control (RC), Live Action Role Playing (LARP) Weapons, Stage and  Set Design, Fabric Architecture, and many other custom projects.
 

KITEBUILDER GEAR

New Kite Studio Shirts - Kitebuilder TeeTell 'em what you are!

New shirts, hats, stickers, and buttons.  Available through our partner website, zazzle.com. 

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Take a look at our new Wiki It is a fully searchable, interactive "encyclopedia" created by, and existing for, the the kitebuilder.com community. We archive kite plans and reference information, and YOU can contribute.

Do you have a plan that you would like to include in the Knowledge Base?  Quickly add it by filling out this FORM. If you need a place to host the plan, contact Steve - he will create a page for you... for free.
 

KITE BUILDER'S FORUM

Get your kite building questions answeredYour source for inspiration, motivation, & congratulation.  Considered by many to be "The best kite building forum on the planet" 

KITEBUILDER'S FORUM
 

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AUCTION ITEMS

kite builders' auction
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AUCTION room.  Support your fellow kitebuilder, send him a few bucks,  you'll get a cool item in return.

Click HERE to view all current auction items on one page.


Check back often as there are days when there are dozens of items up for auction.  Kite Studio even 'peppers' the list with great offers for bundles of ripstop, boxes of remnants, and loads of supplies.  Subscribe the feed to stay up to date.

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GIFT CERTIFICATES

Don't know what to get your favorite kitebuilder?  How about a Kite Studio GIFT CERTIFICATE? Use anytime during the upcoming year,  let him pick out what he wants, when he wants it*

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GO BUILD A KITE!

Fled Kite

Looking for a project?  Bill Wilson taught the 7th online workshop.  Follow the  three week class on Fled kite...

Click HERE for more information

 

POLYESTER SALE


Polymax 42-Z
Polyester usually sells for $15.00 a yard. But, in this neck of the woods, you know you'll find a better deal...

Dark Blue, and White
42 gram/sq. meter Polyester
Ripstop seconds on sale for
$3.40 - $4.00 per yard.
(red is gone)

          
 

 

BULK LINE SALE

Kite Line and String Sale

$15.00- $20.00
PER SPOOL




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50, 100, 150, 200, and 250
 pound test line.

most in
3,000 foot spools
(all colors not available in all strengths)

 

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World-renowned and award winning kitebuilders work with manufacturers to re-create exclusive designs.  Here's your chance to add a few to your collection

                 
 

 

LOOKING FOR A KITE PLAN?


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Roll the dice and jump to a random plan.

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SHIPPING

USA: We ship UPS

United States customers: When you order online, we will automatically email you a UPS tracking number.  You can monitor your package's progress HERE

Internationally: We ship USPS International Customers: Your online order will be adjusted to include International Priority  Shipping via USPS.  You can calculate the cost of your shipment by using THIS website.
   

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