Step 1: Mark Out..
Mark out how wide your pieces of fan are going to be. Have them any size you like and corner them in so that it looks like this in the picture.
Step 2: Trace..
Using a plain white peice of paper, turn the piece of cut out paper around, so that it creates a half circle in the middle. Trace it really hard so that it scores the lines through the paper!
Step 3: Cut Out..
Cut out the circle, then draw the Chinese blossom tree symbol on, marker the green leaves on. Then paint the blossoms pink and light pink. Paint the background gold of whatever colour you want. Try using different textures on painting the gold.
Step 4: Drill, Thread and Stick!
Drill the small holes in the ends of the lollipop sticks, then glue them onto the backs of the fan. Next, thread some tread through the holes and tie, add some beads for decor.
Step 5: Done!
You can draw whatever you want on the fan and and pick any colours! Beautiful! ??
History of Chinese Fans
The Chinese are well regarded as one of the first cultures who invented the fans, and archeologists have agreed that the oldest known Fan in Asia (from around the 2nd-century BCE) is originated in China, more exactly the Mawangdui tomb in Hunan Province.
Meaning of Chinese Fans
The meaning and value of Chinese fans have evolved according to the times. The silk round fan or tuánshàn, for example, is modeled after the full moon, with the full moon itself being the symbol of happiness and union in China.
Chinese VS Japanese Folding Fans
When we are discussing fans and especially handheld fans, the first thing that comes to mind might be the exquisite, paper folding fans.
Types of Chinese Folding Fans
As with China’s rich culture, there are also many types of Chinese fans throughout Chinese history, most of them are still widely available today. Here are some of the common ones:
End Words
If you’ve spent a summer in China, it’s virtually impossible to miss people strolling down the roads with their handheld Chinese fans to beat the heat. However, the Chinese traditional fan is actually a very important part of the Chinese culture, with over 3,000 years of history.
