How to Fold a Paper Fan

Making a paper fan's a breeze with these simple steps. You can decorate the paper with drawings and give the fan as a gift. Or use it to cool off on a sultry day.

Things You'll Need

• Paper-edger Scissors
• Crayons
• Card Stock
• Felt-tip Pens
• Notebook Papers
• Staplers

Instructions

1. Start with an 8-inch by 10-inch piece of paper.

2. Fold a horizontal edge of the paper into a 1-inch section. The fold should face upward.

3. Flip the paper so that the folded part is underneath the rest of the sheet.

4. Fold a 1-inch section of the paper upward so that the crease is now lying on top of the rest of the sheet.

5. Flip the paper so that the crease is underneath and fold again. It looks as if you're making an accordion.

6. Repeat these steps, folding and flipping, until you have folded the entire sheet of paper.

7. Pinch one of the long sides together at the edge.

8. Hold the pinched edge, open up the folds on the other end, and you now have a fan.

9. Staple the pinched end together to increase the durability of the fan.

Tips & Warnings

• Use paper-edger scissors to cut scallops along the long sides of the paper.