The first Spanish fans (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) 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 one?
You will need:
an A4 sheet of thin card (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
a pair of safety scissors (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
coloured pencils (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
Other materials for decoration
These could include:
- paints (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
- feathers (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
- sequins (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
- beads (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.)
Method:
Print out (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) the template (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) onto an A4 sheet of thin card.
Carefully cut out (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) the cards along the dotted lines.
Decorate (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) the fan however you like.
Fold (Check your connection, refresh the page and try again.) 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?
Image caption, Step 1
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Click below to download the instructions and template
Key Spanish words
| Spanish | English |
|---|---|
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | fans |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | a piece of card |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | scissors |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | coloured pencils |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | paints |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | to decorate |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | to dance |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | to sing |
| Check your connection, refresh the page and try again. | music |
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