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[For Seniors] Easy Seasonal Paper Fans Made with Origami

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Paper fans made from origami are bright and stylish, making them a hit as decorations at senior events.

Try creating paper fan decorations that capture the feeling of each season—whether it’s for cherry blossom viewing, festivals, Halloween, or Christmas.

With origami, you can keep costs low and make paper fans very easily, so seniors are encouraged to give it a try.

There aren’t many difficult steps, so it’s also recommended for those who aren’t confident with crafts.

If you’re a care staff member looking for instructions on making origami paper fans, please use this as a reference.

[For Seniors] Seasonal Paper Fans You Can Easily Make with Origami (11–20)

fireworks

Let's try making fireworks with your favorite patterns using origami.

fireworks

Here’s an idea for a paper fan that represents fireworks: draw polka dots or large swirl-like patterns on white origami paper.

First, draw your designs on the origami.

Any pattern and color you like is fine.

However, since you’ll need two identical sheets, simpler designs are better.

Next, accordion-fold the paper, then attach the ends together to form a circle.

That completes the fireworks! When displaying them on a wall, try making sparks and a background scene to go with them.

It will create an even more summery wall decoration.

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Hanging ornament of fans

[Simple ✨ Good Luck] Hanging Fan Decoration Made with Origami ✨ [New Year’s Ornament] Auspicious ✨

Hanging ornament of fans

Because a folding fan spreads out toward the end, it has long been considered a lucky item and is a familiar motif for older adults as well.

How about making a hanging fan decoration for Respect for the Aged Day? Prepare solid-color, traditional Japanese-patterned, and gold origami paper, and cut each to the desired sizes.

After applying glue, accordion-fold them as shown in the video.

Once you’ve made two pieces, stack them and staple the lower part together.

Open and shape them to complete the fan.

Attach a string, and you’ll have a lovely Japanese-style hanging decoration.

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Folding fans and paper fans

Simple origami folding fan and paper fan New Year decoration (with voice commentary) – How to make a simple origami folding fan and paper fan

Folding fans and paper fans

On Respect for the Aged Day, which comes once a year, you’ll want to brighten the atmosphere with festive decorations.

Why not make fan and paper fan decorations that are perfect for the occasion? The steps are simple, so older adults can enjoy making them easily.

You’ll need patterned and plain origami paper, plus some string.

Glue the patterned and plain sheets together, then accordion-fold them.

Fold the strip in half and glue the center to hold it, and combine two folded pieces to complete a hand fan.

If you combine two of those fans, you’ll have a paper rosette! It’s a very easy craft, but it uses the fingertips a lot, making it great finger exercise for seniors.

Try making them with your favorite patterns!

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In conclusion

We introduced paper fan decorations for each season.

What did you think? Decorating your room with paper fans instantly creates a festive atmosphere.

They’re sure to make your events even more exciting.

Be sure to try making paper fans out of origami together with everyone.