We made two versions of paper fans in celebration of Chinese New Year.
The first activity involves gluing a decorated paper fan to colorful paper and painting the support lines.
The second activity requires gluing wooden stick and attaching the decorated paper to the wooden fan supports.
Choose the version based upon the level of adult support available to each child.
Version one (easiest)
You will need:
colored paper
paper for fan (we used SF World Journal newsprint)
glitter glue or glitter paint
paint brush
glue
scissors
black paint or black marker
Version two
You will need:
4 wooden coffee stirrers or skinny craft sticks
paper for fan (we used SF World Journal newsprint)
glitter glue or glitter paint
paint brush
hot glue or school glue
scissors
paper for fan (we used SF World Journal newsprint)
glitter glue or glitter paint
paint brush
hot glue or school glue
scissors
fan template
You don't have to use the template provided above. Our template is an example. You may choose to create a smaller or bigger fan or one with a slightly different shape.
Cut out a fan shape from the paper you have chosen for the fan. Choose something that will allow the glitter paint or glitter glue to shine through.
Offer glitter glue or glitter paint with a paint brush to allow children to decorate their fan. We used a variety of colors of glitter glue and red glitter paint.
Version one: Glue the decorated fan paper to the colored paper. Allow children to paint the fan supports with black paint or black marker.
Version two: Use your fan paper to help guide you on how wide you will glue your wooden sticks. Using hot glue requires an adult for each fan support but it dries almost instantly and can be less frustrating than holding school glue in place until it sets.
After gluing the supports, use hot glue or school glue to attach the fan paper to the wooden supports.
Some of ours curled up on the edges after drying.
This isn't likely to be an issue since you will be gluing them to the sticks. If it is an issue, use a book and time to press the paper into a flatter position. Place a dap of hot glue on in two places near the middle of each of the four support sticks and press the paper on top.
You don't have to use the template provided above. Our template is an example. You may choose to create a smaller or bigger fan or one with a slightly different shape.
Cut out a fan shape from the paper you have chosen for the fan. Choose something that will allow the glitter paint or glitter glue to shine through.
Offer glitter glue or glitter paint with a paint brush to allow children to decorate their fan. We used a variety of colors of glitter glue and red glitter paint.
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| This fan was made with Colorations Confetti Glitter Glue. |
Version one: Glue the decorated fan paper to the colored paper. Allow children to paint the fan supports with black paint or black marker.
Version two: Use your fan paper to help guide you on how wide you will glue your wooden sticks. Using hot glue requires an adult for each fan support but it dries almost instantly and can be less frustrating than holding school glue in place until it sets.
After gluing the supports, use hot glue or school glue to attach the fan paper to the wooden supports.
Some of ours curled up on the edges after drying.
This isn't likely to be an issue since you will be gluing them to the sticks. If it is an issue, use a book and time to press the paper into a flatter position. Place a dap of hot glue on in two places near the middle of each of the four support sticks and press the paper on top.
Happy New Year!
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