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[Handmade Uchiwa Fans] Perfect for the Sports Festival! Popular Designs

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At school sports festivals, people often make cute handmade items, right? Among them, uchiwa fans decorated in various ways are especially popular.

In this article, we’ll share ideas for DIY uchiwa fans.

From ones with cheering messages like you see at idol concerts, to fans featuring avatars made with apps, to sparkling, glittery designs—the possibilities are endless! There are so many designs that will make you want to start crafting right away.

Find a design that lifts your spirits and try decorating a fan! You’re sure to make wonderful memories.

[Handmade Uchiwa Fans] Perfect for the sports festival! Popular designs (41–50)

animal print

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animal print

When you’re not sure how to decorate your uchiwa fan, deliberately opting for something simple can be one approach.

While keeping a firm focus on the point you most want to highlight, try using an easy-to-recognize animal print for the background—it can make your key message stand out even more.

A simple animal-print background works well, but it might also be fun to put more thought into the animal pattern itself.

If you add stones to create a three-dimensional structure, the animal print will make a stronger statement, resulting in a bold fan that won’t be overshadowed even when you decorate the outer frame.

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stained glass

[Craft] How to Make a Stained-Glass-Style Uchiwa (Hand Fan)

stained glass

Sports festivals are often held outdoors, and if you decorate a uchiwa fan like stained glass, you can create decorations that make the most of the bright outdoor light.

By sticking stickers onto the fan’s frame and then attaching cut pieces of colored cellophane on top, you can make a uchiwa that looks like stained glass.

Since both stickers and cellophane are thin, flexible materials, the drawback is that the frame tends to stand out.

You might consider reducing the amount of framing or using a transparent material to secure everything.

The stained-glass-like background alone is beautiful, but by layering your key points of appeal on top, you can harmonize with your surroundings while still showcasing a distinct individuality.

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hologram

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hologram

If you want to make a uchiwa that stands out from the rest, incorporating holograms is a great option.

Under the blazing sun, a glittering, shimmering uchiwa is sure to catch people’s attention.

It’s very easy to make: holographic sheets are sold at 100-yen stores, and all you need to do is use them in your uchiwa design.

Because these transparent sheets partially reflect light, you can preserve your original decorations while adding a holographic effect.

They’re also perfect when you want to emphasize key points you want to highlight.

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uniform

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uniform

How about decorating the entire uchiwa fan with a school-uniform motif? By layering various fabrics, you can create a three-dimensional uniform right on the fan.

The collar is a detail worth special attention—by attaching fabric to construction paper, you can reproduce that distinctive stiffness.

It’s fun to replicate the uniform you usually wear, but you might also enjoy creating a new one that reflects the uniform you always wished you could wear.

The uniform alone makes for a cute finish, and it could be interesting to add further embellishments on top of it as well.

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In conclusion

We introduced a variety of uchiwa fan designs, and there were so many surprising and unique ideas! Did any designs make you want to try making one yourself? Many of the materials used can be easily found at 100-yen shops, so you can start decorating your fan without any hassle.

As a way to create wonderful memories of the sports festival, be sure to make your own original uchiwa!