How is the special
thread for kite-flying
prepared?
Answers
The culture known as Manja making
Explanation:
Gather the materials that you'll need. You'll need glass to make your glass powder, a large bowl or bucket to crush your glass in, a heavy and sturdy object to crush the glass with, a sifter to separate the powdered glass from the shards of glass, and safety wear for your hands and eyes. For safety wear, you should wear thick safety gloves and goggles.
Choose glass that will be easy for you to crush – stay away from thick types of glass. It's easiest to make glass powder out of extremely thin types of glass, such as tube lights, light bulbs, and fluorescent lights.
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How to Make Manja for Kite Fighting
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Updated: March 29, 2019 | References
Kite fighting is a popular game in countries all over the world, including the countries of India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Japan, Korea and Nepal. There are even kite fighting festivals in many of these countries. The point of kite fighting is to either cut the thread of your competitor's kite or pull down their kite. Manja is a substance made from glass that coats a kite's string to make it sharp and strong.
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Making the Glass Powder
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Gather the materials that you'll need. You'll need glass to make your glass powder, a large bowl or bucket to crush your glass in, a heavy and sturdy object to crush the glass with, a sifter to separate the powdered glass from the shards of glass, and safety wear for your hands and eyes. For safety wear, you should wear thick safety gloves and goggles.
Choose glass that will be easy for you to crush – stay away from thick types of glass. It's easiest to make glass powder out of extremely thin types of glass, such as tube lights, light bulbs, and fluorescent lights.[1]
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Create your own glass crusher at home with basic household supplies. Use a bucket or a deep metal or plastic bowl to place your uncrushed glass in. Use a hammer or another heavy, sturdy object to crush the glass with. Use a sifter to separate the shards of glass from the powder.
Answer:
Skilled craftsmen prepare the special thread for kite-flying. Mixtures of glue and ground glass cover the lines, which are dried and rolled onto reels known as ‘firkees’. These lines are so sharp that, carelessly used, they can cut a finger