Handmade Uchiwa Fan Ideas: Perfect for kids’ crafts, cheering, and supporting your favorite idols!

[100-yen shop] Skeleton uchiwa (transparent handheld fan)

[All 100-yen] Seria’s fan-activity goods are too cute ♡ How to make a skeleton (clear) uchiwa!

Why not make a stylish-looking skeleton uchiwa fan to express your love for your favorite idol? You can easily do it with a smartphone app using your favorite illustrations or photos as a theme.

First, adjust the size of the images you want to use on the fan in the app and print them at a convenience store or similar place.

Next, attach the skeleton uchiwa frame and clear sheet, which you can buy at 100-yen shops.

Once the base is ready, start attaching lace and the illustrations.

Finally, decorate with stickers, beads, and ribbons to finish.

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[Oshi Activities] Costume Uchiwa

How to Make a Costume Uchiwa | Snow Man’s Ryohei Abe

For those who want to create items for their fave that look great in suits or tuxedos, costume uchiwa fans are recommended.

The rounded shape of the fan combined with the formal image of a suit creates a unique impression.

First, make patterns for the fan and jacket silhouettes.

After cutting broadcloth fabric to match the pattern sizes, sew the pieces together.

Once you’ve attached the shirt and tie, layer the jacket on top.

When adhering the fabric to the fan base, the key is to press firmly with an iron to apply heat and set the angles.

Finally, decorate with a necklace and buttons to finish.

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embroidered fan

The blue gingham check gives a refreshing feel, and this fan looks like it could carry a cool breeze; its highlight is the cute shaved ice embroidery.

Start by adding the embroidery to the gingham fabric.

For the shaved ice outline, draw a circle about the size of a 50-yen coin, make the bottom a semicircular cup, and sketch the ice, syrup, mochi balls, spoon, and so on above it.

Transfer the sketch onto the fabric using carbon tracing paper, fit it into an embroidery hoop, and stitch, working in sections for the cup, spoon, syrup, and ice.

It may be small, but your eyes can’t help being drawn to the super-cute shaved ice!

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[100-yen shop] Fabric Uchiwa (handheld fan)

[Seria] How to make a cloth uchiwa (hand fan) ⸜❤︎⸝

Here’s how to make a fan with a soft, cozy look using warm fabric materials.

You can create it entirely with items from 100-yen shops, such as a plain white fan base, felt, and lace fabric.

If you’re using text in the fan’s design, prepare it in advance with a smartphone app and print it out.

Also prepare three-dimensional decorations, like felt pieces.

Keeping the lace materials and text colors coordinated is the key to making a cute fan.

After decorating the fan’s surface with lace fabric, pearls, and similar accents, attach the text at the end to complete your original fan.

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[Clear File] Transparent Fish Round Uchiwa Fan

[Summer Craft] Clear and refreshing! Fish Round Fan

This is a round, handheld fan featuring a transparent fish, with vivid patterns created using colored cellophane.

It’s perfect for summer crafts with children—stick on tape, draw illustrations with crayons, and have fun together.

First, cut two circular pieces of thick paper, then cut out fish and circular patterns from the inside of each.

Attach the cut clear file sheets with double-sided tape, stick on randomly cut pieces of colored cellophane, then glue on the other piece of thick paper and draw any illustrations you like.

The sight of the transparent fish swimming conveys a cool, refreshing feeling.

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[Washi and Chirimen] Morning Glory Uchiwa Ornament

Traditional Japanese Craft: Morning Glory Uchiwa Decoration

This is a fan (uchiwa) inspired by morning glories that bloom in vivid colors like blue and pink during summer.

Let’s make an original uchiwa using washi paper and chirimen crepe fabric to capture a uniquely Japanese aesthetic.

First, create the base by combining thick paper cut into a fan shape with a bamboo skewer.

Then make morning glory flowers from chirimen and thick paper.

After attaching washi to the fan base, add a straw and the morning glory flowers.

Finally, punch a hole at the top of the fan and thread a string through to finish.

It’s a fan idea that brings a cool summertime feel, perfect for decorating walls or curtains.

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[Origami] Accordion Fan

How to Make a Handmade Origami Fan: Easy and Cute Summer Craft with Kids

Here’s an idea for making a handheld fan (uchiwa) out of origami—perfect for keeping cool in summer.

Create a fan inspired by fruits like watermelon or kiwi, which also works as a colorful decoration for your room.

Fold the origami paper in half, crease firmly, then open it and repeat the same process on both sides.

Accordion-fold along the creases, then fold in half and glue.

Attach the parts together and fix them to a wooden chopstick to finish.

By changing the colors of each part, you can recreate fruit patterns.

You can enjoy many variations, such as using summer vegetables or fruits as themes.

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