The fan came to us from the East. The first mention of it refers to China of the VIII-II centuries BC. It appeared in Europe at the beginning of the 17th century thanks to the Jesuits and merchants who collaborated with China. And he gained unprecedented popularity and significance at the courts of European emperors. It got to the point that during the Baroque and Rococo period, the fan was part of the ceremonial activities and communication between aristocrats. For example, the ladies could open the fan only in the presence of the queen. As for communication between people, if a woman touched her lips and heart with an open fan, then she told her chosen one that he was her ideal. If you wanted to show the suitor that he did not fit at all, then the fan was applied with the right hand to the left cheek. We invite you to plunge into this world and learn how to make a fan with your own hands.
paper version
There are several options here. The first one that comes to mind is a method from childhood. Namely, we take any paper, fold an accordion out of it, tie it at the base, open it, and now the fan is ready. However, if you want a more convenient and reliable design, then you can make this option out of paper and ice cream sticks:
To do this, simply glue the sticks in the fold line, and make a hole at its other end and tie a thread. Make such a fan can be used as fun for children.
However, we offer you a slightly more interesting option. Namely, a fan of paper tubes. For it we need:
- cardboard;
- newspapers or office paper;
- PVA glue;
- stationery knife;
- pen or pencil;
- acrylic paints;
- ruler;
- ribbons, beads and decor at your discretion.
Cut out two bases from cardboard. To do this, draw semicircles, as shown in the images below. If you have a compass, it will speed up your work.
Now, with the help of a clerical knife, we cut out our details.
Let's put the basics aside for now. We cut strips of about 6-7 cm wide from a newspaper or paper. We take a knitting needle and, starting from the corner, twist the tube. At the end, fix with glue. It is better to prepare more tubes in advance.
We glue an odd number of tubes onto one base, as shown below.
Cover with the other half of the base. We cut off the ends of the tubes that stick out from above.
We also close all sides with tubes with glue.
We take a new tube, fold it in half and bend around the first rack of the fan, thus weaving to the base of the fan.
When everything is ready, paint the entire fan with acrylic paint.
We decorate according to the idea, as in the photo below.
You can paint the fan with stain and then, looking at it, people will get the feeling that it is made of twigs.
knitted fan
For those craftswomen who know the skills of crocheting or knitting, we offer diagrams describing how you can create a fan using your skills.
Such fans can suit you not only on a weekday, but also, for example, for a masquerade ball. You just need to choose a different thread color and use the decor.
Moreover, according to these schemes, you can tie a fan not only with a crochet, but also with knitting needles.
From wooden skewers
This accessory can perform not only the function of complementing the outfit, but also, for example, as a room decor. We offer you a master class on creating just such a fan. Prepare skewers, jute rope, glue and scissors.
Take 10 skewers and put them on the work surface. The extreme ones should be single, but in the middle of the sticks we add them in pairs, and we also fasten them.
Using a jute thread, we twist circles of different diameters in a spiral, fasten with glue. And put them between the skewers.
When all the segments are ready, then with the help of glue and the same jute thread we fasten them together.
We also start the thread on top. At the base we glue several jute spirals.
Such a fan will decorate the interior in eco-style, Provence, etc.
Other options and materials
It is also very popular to create fans from non-standard materials. For example, from disposable forks or spoons, as in the video below.
To protect against the summer heat or as a beautiful interior detail, sometimes you want to create a fan with your own hands. This is a very beautiful accessory. It has not lost its relevance for centuries. And despite the apparent complexity of the design, it is quite simple in execution.
Kinds
It is difficult to say when fans first appeared. They are known in different countries and cultures. A fan can be called any object that is designed to fan itself or others with wind currents.
In hot countries, slaves stood over their rulers and constantly waved huge long-handled structures over them. In medieval Europe, every young lady had a whole collection of hand fans of different colors and configurations. Some of them were even decorated with precious stones.
But most varieties appeared in Japan, where there was no shortage of paper - the basis for the fan. Here we know both beam constructions that are familiar to us, as well as products made entirely of paper on a handle, which, when unfolded, resemble a leaf of a tree, and when folded, they are completely hidden in a handle.
There is also a non-folding fan made of paper and other dense materials. It is also attached to the handle, to which the strap is attached, so that it is more convenient to carry it with you. Such a fan is decorated with paintings on scenes of everyday life, religion or landscapes of Japanese nature, which have features characteristic of this culture.
Fan from childhood
Consider the simplest master class. How to make a simple paper fan? Many of us did it as children. But in fact, it is not such a child's toy anymore. This is how it was made in China.
We take a rectangular sheet of paper. We divide its long side into equal parts, approximately 1-1.5 cm each. We fold the marked sheet with an accordion. At the same time, we make sure that each bend is clear and even.
When the workpiece is completely ready, we proceed to the creation of protective rails. They are made from thick cardboard. The length of the rail is equal to the length of the short side of the rectangle from which we make the fan, and the width is equal to the width of the fold. We glue the rails on both sides of the workpiece.
We fix the lower part of the fan in assembled form with a strip of paper or tape. So our simplest fan is ready. Now we will decorate it with our own hands in any available technique.
The main thing is that such a fan does not require much time to manufacture. At the same time, it does its job well and is quite compact when not needed.
Modeling a ray fan
Now let's see how to make a fan of a classic design, which we are used to seeing in movies, in pictures, and in everyday life.
It consists of three main elements: frame beams or knitting needles, a rivet that fixes them, and the canvas itself. As knitting needles, you can use wooden sticks or slats, plastic blanks. They are connected by a strong rivet, which leaves a little space for the slats to move freely.
The canvas of the fan is made of any dense material. For decorative purposes, paper or thin cardboard is more often used. For intended use, it is better to choose more durable materials: fabric, polyethylene, thin leather.
All parts are assembled together more often with glue, but they can also be sewn on if the knitting needles allow it. When the whole structure is assembled, proceed to its decoration. There is no limit to the flight of fantasy: painting, embroidery, feathers, lace, appliqués. The main thing is not to make this air accessory heavier.
Japanese fan
We all know that there is a special kind of fans - Japanese. They are not only very beautiful, but also have their own design feature.
In Japanese tradition, it is customary to create fans from a large number of knitting needles. At the same time, the shape remains the same - a semicircle. This results in the needles coming very close together, which creates an interesting decorative effect. Although, most likely, this design feature was introduced in connection with the use of this accessory as a weapon, where strength plays an important role.
The second distinguishing feature is the high artistic value. Making a fan with his own hands, the master puts his whole soul into it. This is clearly expressed in the picturesque paintings of traditional themes that adorn Japanese fans. Here we meet famous dragons, beloved cranes, and sakura flowers.
Today, Japanese fans are real works of art that are used as interior details.
Handmade product
If you want to know how to make a fan from ordinary plastic forks, we offer you an interesting way. For work, you will need disposable forks, cardboard, glue, decorative elements.
We cut out a semicircle from cardboard and glue it with a dense row of forks. We make sure that they form uniform beams, and all the heads lie with the teeth up. When the glue sets, we cover the workpiece with the same semicircle of cardboard and wait until the whole structure is completely glued together.
Now you can start decorating. Since the forks are a heterogeneous object, you can’t attach a classic canvas to them, but you can decorate them with lace, ribbons and bows. The main thing is not to be afraid to show imagination so that this master class will give you a truly unique decoration for a variety of purposes.
Blanks for decoration
If the main thing for you is not to create a full-fledged fan from scratch, but only to decorate it, then many shops are at your service. They offer blanks that require additional decoration.
Such fans are made of wood or plastic and covered with thick paper. This allows you to produce various paintings on blanks, thin applications, decoupage with napkins.
The same blanks will come in handy if you need knitting needles, but there is nowhere to get them. Just buy a similar fan and change its canvas to the one you need. This is also a great way to make a fan with your own hands.
When starting manual work, you must always remember that no one knows the original plan except you. Therefore, there is no reason to be upset if something does not work out. Let everyone think that this is your creative decision, and not a small oversight or failure!
Recently I was tidying up the dressing room and stumbled upon fans. Once ten years ago I had a Chinese dance with fans. With accessories then it was very tight. It’s not that we didn’t have the financial ability to buy them, although this is also the case, but the main reason is that they simply were not in stores.
Step 1 We take thick white paper or white cardboard. We will need 6 sheets of A4 paper or cardboard. For 1 fan with a diameter of 41 cm, whole sheets are needed, for small fans with a diameter of 30 cm, 3 sheets of A4, cut in half (6 halves).
Step 2 We fold each sheet into an accordion (fan)
Step 3 Now for some creativity. We take brushes, gouache and paint our sheets as your fantasy tells you. I entrusted this procedure to my daughter. She gladly helped me. Here's what happened.
Step 4 Now all our sheets need to be glued together, strengthen the edges by gluing additional paper. It should turn out like this.
Step 5 Now you need to cut out two wooden sticks. For a large fan, the length of the sticks is about 30 cm, for a small one, 25 cm. The width of the sticks is about 1 cm. Drill holes in the sticks at a distance of 2 cm. To the width of the fan. Those. where there will be handles, holes are not needed.
Step 6 Now we take our fan and a dense silk thread, fishing line or wire. I made a large fan with wire, a small one with thread. In general, we take what is at hand. If this is a thread, then we thread it into the needle and, as it were, stitch the fan with stitches back and forth along the edge of the entire fan. If you have a fishing line, you will first have to make small holes and then insert the fishing line, you can also work with wire right away. Be sure to leave free ends on both sides. It should look like this.
Step 7 Now we take the stick and thread the free end of the thread into the holes of the stick. As if sewing together the edge of the fan and the stick. Be sure to fasten the end of the thread tightly and cut off the excess. Having done this on one side, adjust the tension of the fan. The fan should open freely, but not sag. After adjusting the tension, do the same on the other side.
Handmade or handmade jewelry is gaining more and more popularity all over the world. Now you can easily buy them in specialized shops for creativity or make your own. In this article, the last option will be presented, because accessories and jewelry made by oneself will perfectly emphasize a fashionable bow, and besides, they will fully meet the requirements of their owner. And how to make a beautiful and bright fan quickly and easily with your own hands is described in detail in our article.
How to make a fan with your own hands: a diagram with a detailed description
We suggest you make a delicate openwork crocheted fan, which is perfect for going to the theater. But how to make a fan with your own hands simply and easily you will learn from this master class with step-by-step photos and diagrams with a description.
To make such beauty, we need:
- Mercerized cotton yarn in white or cream;
- Hook No. 2.5 for knitting;
- Fan base;
- Such a fan is knitted from the bottom up, gradually adding loops in accordance with the scheme given above;
- When the knitted part of the fan is completed, it will be necessary to wet it and straighten it well so that the loops lie evenly and correctly;
- Next, the openwork part of the fan needs to be slightly starched with ordinary potato starch, sugar syrup or PVA glue;
- After these steps, the fan part must be immediately pulled onto the base and left to dry;
That's all. Our exquisite openwork fan is completely ready.
We make a charming fan for the bride from lace for a photo shoot
Every bride dreams of beautiful wedding photos. And in order for them to be unforgettable, you can make a fan with your own hands as an additional accessory. And how to do this is described in detail in our master class.
For such an interesting craft, you do not need a lot of items. The most difficult thing here is to choose the right lace and not overdo it with decoration.
To create a fan for a wedding photo session, we need:
- Plastic or bamboo fan;
- Lace, ribbons, rhinestones;
- Glue.
A fan purchased in a store must be disassembled into parts, dividing the plastic base and fabric. The next step is to collect a little lace, attach them to the fan and attach with a thread. You need to start from the top row, carefully fixing them to the plastic base.
Next, you need to apply a second layer of lace, fixing it on the base with a glue gun and aligning the clips along the way. When the product is ready, you can start decorating with rhinestones. To complete the image, you need to pass a thin satin ribbon in the middle and tie it from the wrong side.
We make a chic Japanese fabric fan with our own hands
Necessary tools and materials:
- piece of cloth;
- Thin plywood of small size;
- Awl, paper, pencil, glue, stationery knife;
- Thin ribbon;
- Lace strip;
Stages of making a Japanese fan:
- The first step is to make the base of our fan. To do this, you need to cut ten to fifteen strips of forty centimeters long and one and a half to two thick from plywood. Then they need to be painted and allowed to dry completely.
- Now you need to fold all the strips and make a hole on the bottom edge of each of them with an awl.
- Using a needle, push the braid into these holes, tie a tight knot, and then a beautiful bow.
- The base of the fan must be laid out on a sheet so that a semicircle is obtained, while the plates should be evenly spaced from each other. With a pencil on paper, you need to mark the upper contour, and draw a line below, connecting the edges of this contour.
- Under the upper outline, you need to draw a small semicircle to make an arc, and cut it out.
- This paper template should be attached to the fabric and cut out. It is desirable to buy fabric with the presence of Japanese patterns.
- Now you can start gluing the fabric onto the plates. You need to start with the one that is folded at the very bottom of the product. The last plate is placed over the fabric and glued to its front part. Otherwise, the fan will not close.
- Now it is already possible to decorate our accessory with stones, beads or rhinestones, but it is best to leave it as it is, because Japanese women prefer modesty and minimalism in everything.
To create such a creative and unusual accessory, we need:
- Cardboard;
- Fabric, lace;
- Feathers;
- Pencil, compasses, scissors, glue.
The first step is to measure the bare base of all feathers. It will serve as the radius of the base. Then, using a compass, you should draw a semicircle, which will be equal to the size of the base of the feathers. You need two of these items. Using cardboard semicircles as templates, you need to cut the same ones from the fabric.
One semicircle of cardboard should be turned upside down and glue all the feathers on it, placing them side by side. From above, you need to attach another semicircle of cardboard with glue so that the reverse side is inside. To these paper bases, it is necessary to glue the details of the fabric, then we fasten the lace.
Video on the topic of the article
At the end of this article, a small thematic selection of videos is presented on various methods of making fans: from paper, cardboard, knitting.
Such an unusual accessory is perfect for any themed ball and will be a great activity for young children.
In spring and summer, you want to bring bright colors to the interior of your home, while you must adhere to the rules of minimalism and not visually overload the space with things. To create an outstanding accent in a room, it is enough to bring in one detail that will contrast with the rest. Despite the abundance of various accessories in stores, it is much more pleasant to make jewelry with your own hands.
The most budgetary and easiest option for hand-made beginners is to use paper. Corrugated sources will allow you to create any composition that will become a central element in the apartment. There are several simple recipes that make it easy to create the first decorations. Pay attention to paper fans. The simplicity of the technique and the minimum number of tools is what you need to start.
Fan for the room
colorful fans
volumetric fan
These decorations are associated with the East. In the culture of Japan and China, this element is part of the national tradition. Therefore, on the walls in the minimalist and discreet houses of the Japanese, you will always see a fan. As a rule, it depicts scenes from books, beautiful landscapes and panoramic views. Paper fans completely replace the wall paintings familiar to us. They stand out from the background of other objects, attract attention and create a romantic mood.
Mosaic from fans
Fans in the design of the room
Pink fans in the interior
It is especially beneficial to use this decor in a room that is not overloaded with furniture. Walls without a pronounced pattern will look advantageous against the background of a fan. You have two options - to make a composition from small circular fans, or to make a classic large wall fan with your own hands. Quite often, such decorations are also used to decorate the holiday. This is a universal idea that will captivate you during your leisure time and allow you to acquire additional skills.
colorful fans
Round beautiful fan
Mosaic from fans
For the manufacture of fans we need:
- colored corrugated paper of any size, scrap paper is suitable;
- scissors for shaping the workpiece;
- glue;
- satin ribbon;
- small accessories (buttons, bows, sequins, tassels, beads, etc.);
- wooden skewers.
Prepare a wide table or any other place so that you can work comfortably. The process does not like to rush, so you should free up time in advance to implement your creative ideas.
Beautiful fan in the room
Hanging fans in the design of the room
Fan variant
Paper fan making process
First of all, it is worth considering the design of the decoration. You can be inspired by ready-made fan sketches by looking at thematic pictures from the Internet. Determine the product size and prepare the required amount of paper. It is easiest for a beginner to make circular fans. The instruction is very easy, so even children can master the process of making crafts with their own hands. Let's get started.
colorful fans
green fan
The interior of the fans in the room
- We take a strip of paper, the width of which is greater than the length (preferably 2 times).
- We mark the bending threshold, for example, 1 cm. If you are not sure of the accuracy, mark the points with a pencil.
- We make the same bends over the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe paper so that we get an accordion.
- We take the lower edge of the fan and connect at one point. Bend the resulting classic fan to form a circle. We fix the edges with glue or tape.
- After gluing the bottom of the product on the reverse side, we fix a square of paper in order to more securely fix the workpiece. Double-sided tape is used as an auxiliary tool. It holds the edges well and is almost invisible when carefully trimmed.
- On the front side, at the junction with glue, a button, bow or any other decoration. Our fan is ready!
On the wall or any other surface, the decor is attached with adhesive tape or threads. You can also prepare a frame from under the old picture in advance to place paper fans on the canvas and then hang the composition on the wall. Take this idea as a basis to make something new and more original with your own hands.
hand fan
beautiful fan
Children's fan
Beautiful fans in the design of the room
The brighter the paper, the more interesting the composition will be. A combination of different shades can achieve an interesting effect. From the remnants of paper, it is quite possible to make flowers or other simple decorations for the house. They are ideal for decorating rooms for a holiday, themed party, birthday or wedding. "Sweeping" paper fans on the wall are made using the same technology, only without circular gluing.
white round fan
blue fan
Hanging fans in the interior
beautiful fan
Features of the placement of jewelry
Handmade decor will look great on the wall above the sofa or bed. It is actively used as a decoration for a children's room. Cozy garlands or paper shades can decorate a terrace or balcony. It is especially advantageous to decorate areas for receiving guests or relaxing on a personal plot outside the city. Paper lanterns will be organically woven into the surroundings of a beach party. Such a light and original product is applicable in any household. It looks stylish and is inexpensive.
paper fans
Colored paper fan
When placing crafts in an apartment, try not to overload the space with them so that the room does not look like a school work room. Paper flowers are appropriate to put in a large vase on a table in the living room or hallway. A large fan will decorate the bedroom or recreation area. You can also give your crafts to friends and relatives. Enjoy the process and involve each family member in such a pleasant pastime. Most importantly, you can always do something new and please your eye with little things that create a mood.
Video: Paper fans for jewelry
50 photos of paper fan designs for the interior:
