Make a single small fan, or join several together to make a large paper hand fan. This beautiful craft is simple and great for Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year
To make a small fan print off your preferred design onto good quality (120gsm/30lbs) thick paper.
Cut the white border off.
Fold concertina fashion - about ½"/1cm widths.
Use a single hole punch to punch holes at the bottom end - you can only do a few at a time, so make sure you line them up as best you can.
Thread red raffia (or ribbon, or wool) through and tie a double knot to secure. Cut off any excess.
Fan out, and you're done!
To make a large fan you will need three printable sheets per fan. They can be the same design, or you can mix them up like I did. Follow steps 2 - 4 above.
If you are using different designs, decide which will be the middle fan section, if using the same design, it doesn't matter. Apply roller glue or double-sided tape down the outside length of the middle fan, on both the left and right sides.
Carefully attach another fan to the sticky one.
Thread red raffia (or ribbon, or wool) through and tie a double knot to secure. Cut off any excess. Fan out.
To make a tassel, simply cut a bunch of raffia lengths and tie them around to secure.
To make a full rosette, stick two large fans together and add a hanging loop at the back to hang on the wall.
The photo below is of the large fan and I love how it turned out!
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