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
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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.

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