Magic Star

Magic Star

Presented by Ron Ortega  Vancouver, WA

TYPE OF CLASS:  Sew

SKILL LEVEL:  All Levels

CLASS SIZE:  15

TIMES OFFERED:  Offered Once 

CLASS LENGTH: Day and a half

SIZE OF MAGIC STAR:  Approximately 48 inches in diameter

KIT includes everything for the kite, tail and bag (except thread!)  Students will select up to two colors of Texlon fabric colors of White, Grey, Purple, Dark Blue, Ocean Blue, Green, Yellow, West Coast Gold, Orange, Red, Neon Yellow, Neon Green, Neon Blue.  

For the Magic Star,  one to two colors shows great in the sky and is a solid starting platform for this technique.  For students who want more than two colors, please ask at enrollment for Ron to contact you.      

KIT PRICE:  $90 US to $140 US  

Description:  In Germany these kites are called Faltstern (Folded Stars).  They are the brainchild of Marcus Ertl and Florian Janich who have kindly given me permission to develop a class of my own.  The kite is made from squares or rectangles of fabric that are folded into points, sewn flat and then sewn together to create a star shaped kite.  The magic happens when the kite is backlit by the sun. The translucent fabric acquires different tones where it is folded upon itself and creates beautiful, crystalline patterns.  The kite is approximately 46” in diameter. Since the process can be addicting, additional parts will be included to make another star outside of class.

What to bring:  Blue Tape!  Sewing machine (having one that will adjust the needle to the side will be helpful) and notions.  Thread the color of the kite, a cutting mat with a 45 degree angle.

Experience level:  Beginner on up!

I just love the way the light shines through the fabric, one, two, or three layers thick. There are all kinds of ways to fold the individual points and an infinite number of ways to arrange them. Really interesting platform.   Mitch Cordover