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  Step 1

  I saw lots of paper fans on the internet, but I wanted mine to be light and delicate, so I decided to use Deli paper. I wasn't sure how Letraset promarkers (you could use Copics or other permanent markers) would react to the shiny dry waxed side, so I played around for a while and discovered they work great. They don't dry immediately like they do on more porous surfaces, this made them easy to blend.

  So I started by taking 2 sheets of deli paper, and using Memento ink in black, I stamped all over the sheets with some flower stamps.

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  Step 2

  Once my flowers were all coloured in, I glued a, blank, piece of deli paper to the back of each of the coloured pieces to add a little strength, then I added a light coat of matte medium to the front. This again adds a little strength.

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  Step 3

  Next I folded the papers, concertina style, and glued the 2 sheets together, making one larger piece.

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  Step 4

  and tie with a piece of thread that has been coloured with one of the markers.

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  Step 5

  Now the fan can be brought around so that two short ends meat, these are now glued together.

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  Step 6

  I cut 2 lengths of chipboard and coloured them with brown markers.

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  Step 7

  These are glued to the outer edges of the fan.

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  Step 8

  Now you have a workable fan, but we need the 'legs' to stay together.

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  Step 9

  I coloured some ribbon and some beads with my markers.

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  Step 10

  Finally i punched a small hole in one of the chipboard sticks and added the ribbon and 2 beads,The ribbon and beads hold the fan closed when not in use, but also hold the handle part together when the fan is being used.

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  Step 11

  Pretty and delicate and works perfectly.....ahhh cool breeze!

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