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Japanese Paper Fan
  • Raffia (or string)
  • Glue
  • Stapler
  • Beads (Optional)
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Materials
Discussion
  • Look at some of the images of
    Japanese Fans online.
Step 1
Turn your paper over to the back, and fold
up the edge about an inch.  Crease well.
Step 2
Turn your paper over to the front, and fold
the edge up again, the same amount you
folded in Step 1.
Step 4
Repeat the above steps of folding until you
have reached the end of your paper.  If it
doesn't line up, just trim it off.
Step 5
Pinch one end of the paper, and fold it
upwards.  You can staple it from here, or
use Raffia or String to bind it.
Step 3
Turn your paper over to the back again,
and fold the edge up again.  You're
making a an accordion like fold.
All Done!
Now you've got a beautiful paper fan with
decorative beads!
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Step 1
Step 2
Fold the paper upwards in the middle.
All Done!
Step 6
Wrap your Raffia around the bottom end of
the crease.  Pull the end of the string
upwards so that you wrap over it as you go.
Step 7
Wrap all the way up to the top of the fold,
and tuck the extra Raffia under your wrap
with a pencil.
Step 5
Wrap the Raffia around to the bottom, and
tuck the extra in with a pencil.
Add your beads to the 5 inches you left out
at the top of the handle.  Secure by tying a
knot with the last bead.
Step 3
Optional:  If you like you can add a layer
of glue between the paper to keep it
together.
Step 4
Pinch the bottom of the fan to make the
handle.  Use the Raffia, and start at the top.
Leave a good 5 inches for the beads.  
(see photo)
by Richard & Sheila
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This book is perfect
for children to learn
all the basic facts
about Japan.  From
Japanese History to
Modern Life, there
are lots of topics
covered in a fun
and engaging way,
with craft and
activity ideas as
well.