How to Make a Simple Paper Fan

  • Skill Level
  • Beginner

Overview

A straightforward sheet of cardstock may not appear like much, but with the assistance of a handful folds and a few make supplies, we'll teach you how to turn it into a lovely collapsing fan. Typically a straightforward small DIY venture that's simple to do, doesn't require as well numerous expensive supplies (in spite of the fact that you may utilize a kick the bucket cut machine on the off chance that you needed to include a small additional energy), and at the conclusion, you'll have a beautiful and down to earth fan to cool down on hot days or to utilize as a enhancement. Perused on to see what you'll require and how to induce begun.

What You'll Need

Equipment / Tools
  • Scissors
  • Pencil
  • Ruler
  • Glue
  • Clothes pins
  • Hot glue gun
  • Cardstock
  • Embellishments such as glitter or sequinsRibbon

    • Introduction

    Prep the Paper

    The primary step in this extend is preparing the paper that you will be utilizing for the fan. You'll need to utilize a few sort of cardstock, such as scrapbook cardstock, that's either patterned or solid, depending on the see you need to form along with your fan. The standard estimate of scrapbooking cardstock is either 12x12 inches or 8.5x11 inches; in this instructional exercise we'll be utilizing the square format. Take the cardstock and, measuring 1/2- or 1-inch interims with a ruler, score the paper utilizing your scissors. Make beyond any doubt not to press as well difficult with the scissors: You need to delicately score (or scratch) the paper, as this will make collapsing simpler afterward on. At that point, cut the square piece of paper in half, opposite to the scoring marks you fair made.

    Start Folding

    Another, start collapsing the cardstock at each scored line. Making the crease ought to be lovely simple, and the cardstock ought to snap into a flawless crease much appreciated to the scoring. Once you have got collapsed the primary half, overlay the moment half within the same way. At that point, get one end of each of the two parts and attach them together utilizing a few stick to form one long, ceaseless collapsed fan.

    If you're utilizing designed cardstock, make beyond any doubt the two pieces are confronting the same way so that the design looks ceaseless. Let the collapsed cardstock sit for a whereas until the stick dries totally. Put it beneath something overwhelming like a book to guarantee that the pieces adhere together well, or clip it down with two dress pins.

    Add Some Sparkle

    In case you need to include a few additional shimmer or other embellishments to your fan, presently is the time to do it. Take the collapsed cardstock and tenderly unfurl it. Utilizing stick, connect any sparkle, sequins, buttons, pearls, or other enhancing points of interest of your choice. Let them dry totally to anticipate anything moving out of put or falling off.

    Warning

    Take care when employing a hot stick weapon, as harm can happen in case it isn't utilized securely. On the off chance that required, utilize defensive gloves or finger defenders to anticipate harm, and never take off a plugged-in hot stick weapon unattended. Whereas it is stopped in, use a heat-resistant stand or surface to rest the stick weapon on after you are not utilizing it, so as not to harm an unprotected surface. Once unplugged, take off the stick weapon out to cool totally some time recently putting away it absent.

    Create the Fan

    Once you're prepared to put your fan together, take one end and, employing a hot stick weapon, connect a chunk of lace around the base, as on the off chance that you were tying a elastic band around it. This will serve as the fan holder. Make beyond any doubt to select lace that complements the colors and plan of the fan cardstock, so that the full thing looks well put together. Let the hot stick dry totally, at that point tenderly open up the fan, and it's prepared to utilize!

    Optional: Create a Fan Wheel

    On the off chance that you need to utilize the fan for more enriching purposes, think around making a fan wheel, or indeed different fan wheels that can be put together to form a enriching divider that's awesome as a photo scenery or as party decor.

    To make a fan wheel, follow the over steps but rather than fair utilizing one square sheet of cardstock and cutting it into two pieces, utilize two sheets of cardstock so simply conclusion up with four fan pieces that can be stuck together to create a circle. In this case, you'll exclude the step of sticking lace on, since you'll have one nonstop circular fan.