Without trimming the end yet, run the string up the shorter end of the long dowel (towards the top of the kite), over the notch and around the outside of the dowel ends, returning to the first notch and then back down to the dowel cross. The notches will keep the string in place. Tie off with other end of string. This is the frame for your kite. Set aside.
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