How to make antique fans by hand?

Handmade process of antique fan: preparing materials, making fan bones, making fan faces, decorating fans and finishing fans.

1. Material: thin and tough bamboo chips or sawdust as the skeleton, silk, paper or other suitable materials as the fan decoration, and silk thread and silk as the connecting materials between the fan and the skeleton. You can also prepare some decorations, such as silk thread, silk thread, feathers, beads and so on. , to decorate the sector.

2. Making fan ribs: cut bamboo or sawdust into the required shape according to a certain width and length, which can be straight or curved. According to the size and shape of the fan, bamboo chips or sawdust can be divided into several sections, and each section is connected by beef tendon and silk thread to form the skeleton of the fan bone.

3. Making a sector: Cut the selected silk, paper or other materials into a sector matching the shape of the fan bone skeleton, and reserve a section of edge for fixing the sector and the fan bone. Sew the fan on the fan bone with silk thread or silk thread to ensure that the fan is firmly connected with the skeleton.

3. Decorative fan: According to personal preference, decorations can be added to the fan surface, such as embroidery, painting, applique, hydrangea, beads, etc. , make the fan more exquisite and unique. Pay attention to the choice and collocation of decorations, and maintain the unity and beauty of the overall style.

4. Finish the fan: After finishing the decoration of the fan, fix the fan with silk thread or silk thread to ensure the firm structure of the whole fan. Finally, a protective paint or varnish can be applied to increase the durability and luster of the fan.

Making skills of antique fans

1, choose the right materials: choose materials with antique characteristics, such as traditional silk, rice paper, cotton and linen. , can better show the classical temperament.

2. Fine cutting: When cutting the fan, keep the edge neat and smooth, and try to avoid clutter or too many cuts.

3. Accurate sewing: When sewing with silk thread or silk thread and fan bone, keep the stitches neat and ensure that the connection between fan bone and fan surface is tight and firm.

4. Flexible use of decorations: When using embroidery, painting, decals, beads, silk thread and other decorations, we should consider their coordination with the overall style and not be too crowded or uncoordinated.

5. Pay attention to details: pay attention to the handling of details, such as the folding of the fan, the decoration of the edge, and the polishing of the fan bones. Can further enhance the overall texture and beauty.