Wall decor – DIY paper fan

In spring and summer, you want to bring bright colors to the interior of your home, while you must adhere to the rules of minimalism and visually not overload the space with things. To create an outstanding accent in a room, it is enough to bring in one detail that will contrast with the rest. Despite the abundance of various accessories in stores, it is much more pleasant to make jewelry with your own hands..

The most budgetary and easiest option for hand-made beginners is to use paper. Corrugated sources will allow you to create any composition that will become the centerpiece of your apartment. There are some simple recipes to create your first jewelry with ease. Pay attention to the paper fans. The simplicity of the technique and the minimum number of tools are what you need to get started.

Fan for room

Multicolored fans

Volumetric fan

Paper circular fans for decor

These decorations are associated with the east. In the culture of Japan and China, this element is part of the national tradition. Therefore, you will always see a fan on the walls in the minimalist and reserved houses of the Japanese. Typically, it features scenes from books, beautiful landscapes and panoramic views. Fans made of paper completely replace the wall paintings we are used to. They stand out against the background of other objects, attract attention and create a romantic mood..

Fan mosaic

Fans in the design of the room

Pink fans in the interior

It is especially beneficial to use this decor in a room that is not overloaded with furniture. Walls without a pronounced pattern will look advantageous against the background of a fan. You have two options – to make a composition from small circular fans, or to make a classic large fan on the wall with your own hands. Quite often, such decorations are also used to decorate a holiday. This is a versatile idea that will captivate you during your leisure time and provide additional skills..

Multicolored fans

Round beautiful fan

Fan mosaic

To make fans, we need:

colored corrugated paper of any size, scrap paper is suitable;
scissors for shaping the workpiece;
glue;
satin ribbon;
small accessories (buttons, bows, sequins, tassels, beads, etc.);
wooden skewers.

Prepare a wide desk or any other place for you to work comfortably. The process does not like haste, so it is worthwhile to free up time in advance to implement your creative ideas..

Beautiful fan in the room

Hanging fans in room design

Fan option

The process of making paper fans

First of all, it is worth considering the design of the jewelry. You can get inspired by ready-made fan sketches by looking at thematic pictures from the Internet. Determine the size of the product and prepare the required amount of paper. It is easiest for a beginner to make circular fans. The instruction is very easy, so even children can master the process of making crafts with their own hands. Let’s get started.

Multicolored fans

Green fan

The interior of the fans in the room

We take a strip of paper, the width of which is greater than the length (preferably 2 times).
We mark the bend threshold, for example, 1 cm.If you are not sure of the accuracy, mark the points with a pencil.
We make the same bends over the entire area of the paper so that we get an accordion.
Take the bottom edge of the fan and connect it at one point. Bend the resulting classic fan to form a circle. We fix the edges with glue or tape.
After gluing the lower part of the product from the back side, we fix a square of paper in order to more securely fix the workpiece. Double-sided tape is used as an auxiliary tool. It holds edges well and is almost invisible when trimmed neatly.
On the front side, at the junction, glue a button, a bow or any other decoration. Our fan is ready!

The decor is attached to the wall or any other surface with tape or threads. You can also prepare a frame from under the old picture in advance to place paper fans on the canvas and then hang the composition on the wall. Take this idea as a basis to make something new and more original with your own hands..

Hand fan

Beautiful fan

Children’s fan

Beautiful fans in the design of the room

The brighter the paper, the more interesting the composition will be. An interesting effect can be achieved by combining different shades. It is quite possible to make flowers or other simple home decorations from the leftover paper. They are ideal for decorating rooms for a holiday, theme party, birthday or wedding. “Sweeping” paper fans on the wall are made using the same technology, only without circular gluing.

White round fan

Blue fan

Hanging fans in the interior

Beautiful fan

Features of placement of decorations

The handmade decor will look great on the wall above the sofa or bed. It is actively used as a decoration for a children’s room. Cozy garlands or paper shades can decorate a terrace or balcony. It is especially advantageous to decorate the reception or recreation areas on a personal plot outside the city. Paper lanterns will organically weave into the surroundings of a beach party. Such a light and original product is applicable in any household. It looks stylish despite the fact that it is inexpensive..

Paper fans

Colored paper fan

When placing crafts in an apartment, try not to overload the space with them, so that the room does not look like a school office. It is appropriate to put paper flowers in a large vase on the table in the living room or hallway. A large fan will decorate a bedroom or sitting area. You can also donate your crafts to friends and family. Have fun with the process and introduce each family member to such pleasant leisure. The most important thing is that you can always do something new and please your eye with little things that create a mood..