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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.
 

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Click the "Call Me" icon above, enter your name and number, then click "Connect." Our website will first call you at your number, then connect you to our office for FREE (during regular working hours ;). If you are using a cell phone, your normal use of cell plan minutes apply.

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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. 

Perfect gifts
for your favorite kitebuilder. 
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Take a look at our 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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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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MORE INFORMATION ON OUR MARKETS

 

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Fabric Architecture
 

 

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GO BUILD A KITE!

Looking for a kite project? Our online workshops are a great place to start.  Each class was taught by a well known and experienced kitebuilder from our forum.  Over the course of several weeks, students were instructed on the design, construction, and completion of each kite.   Everything is documented online, even the question and answers. Great fun for beginners and experts... I guarantee you will learn something new.  Go build a kite today!
 
Bill Wilson taught a three week class on Fled Kite...

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Robert Van Weers taught a five week class on the Achtkant Train...

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Terry Thillmann taught a four week class on the Delta Conyne...

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Dave Ellis taught a five week class on Lil Genki...

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Scott E. Spencer taught a  six week class on the #54 Star Facet...

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Arnold Stellema taught a five week class on Della Porta...

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POLYESTER SALE

Premium Quality
 .6 oz Polyester
Kite Ripstop
 
 Only four
colors left!
 
 Priced to sell at
 $3.75-4.25/yard

          
 

 

BULK LINE SALE

Kite Line and String Sale

$15.00- $20.00
PER SPOOL




view color selection
HERE

50, 150, 200, and 250
 pound test line.
(almost sold out!)

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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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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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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