The following are the manual methods for making fans:
1. Prepare materials:
1. Fan bones (usually made of bamboo or wood);
2. Fan surface (paper, satin, thin board and other materials can be used);
3. Glue;
4. Scissors;
5 , pencil;
6. Decorative materials (such as ribbons, beads, embroidery thread, etc.).
2. Production method:
1. Prepare the fan bones and fan surface. The fan rib is usually a long strip, and the material and shape of the fan surface can be selected according to personal preference.
2. Open the fan bone in the air and use a pencil to draw the outline of the same shape on the fan surface.
3. Use scissors to cut out the fan surface, making sure the size matches the fan ribs.
4. Apply glue to the fan surface, and then place the fan ribs on the fan surface to ensure that the fan surface is firmly adhered to the fan ribs.
5. Wait for the glue to dry and ensure that the fan surface is firmly fixed on the fan ribs.
6. According to personal preference, you can decorate the fan surface. You can use ribbons, beads, embroidery thread and other materials to stick or sew them on the fan surface to increase the beauty of the fan.
7. Wait for the decorations to dry and check whether the quality and appearance of the fan are satisfactory.
8. After the fan is made, it can be used for daily use or as decoration.
Types of fans
1. Tuan fan: Tuan fan is a traditional Chinese fan type. It is usually round or oval in shape and made of silk or paper materials. There are often exquisite paintings or calligraphy on the round fans, which have high artistic value.
2. Folding fan: A folding fan is a foldable fan, usually made of paper, cloth or silk. The origin of the folding fan can be traced back to the Han Dynasty of China, and was later introduced to Japan, where it flourished. There are often paintings or calligraphy on the folding fans.
3. Feather fan: Feather fan is a fan made of bird feathers. Common materials include goose feathers, peacock feathers, etc. Feather fans are lightweight and very comfortable to fan.
4. Cattail fan: Cattail fan is a fan made of cattail grass. It is cheap and very convenient to use. It is very common in rural areas of China.
5. Bamboo fan: The fan surface is made of thin bamboo strips and sheets, woven into exquisite traditional patterns such as swastikas, chrysanthemums, evergreen pines and cypresses, fortune, wealth, longevity, and happiness, and then woven into various flowers, birds, insects, and fish , landscape figures.