Craft: How to make a Spanish fan

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What is a Spanish fan?

The first Spanish fans () were crafted in the 17th century. They were originally hand-painted for noblemen and royalty. Today they are used in the Spanish dance style flamenco.

How do you make a Spanish fan?

You will need:

  • an A4 sheet of thin card ()

  • a pair of safety scissors ()

  • coloured pencils ()

  • Other materials for decoration

These could include:

  • paints ()
  • feathers ()
  • sequins ()
  • beads ()

Method:

  1. Print out () the template () onto an A4 sheet of thin card.

  2. Carefully cut out () the cards along the dotted lines.

  3. Decorate () the fan however you like.

  4. Fold () the card back and forward into a fanfold. Pinch at the base to form a handle.

If you don't have a printer, why not try tracing the template?

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  1. Step 1

Click below to download the instructions and template

Key Spanish words

SpanishEnglish
fans
a piece of card
scissors
coloured pencils
paints
to decorate
to dance
to sing
music
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