Hello All! Hope springs eternal! From time to time, I've entertained the idea of making a fan. What's not to like? They're girly, coy & elegant. To that end, I have collected some fan sticks along my way. Yesterday, I found another vintage set that blew my socks off. I've uploaded photos of each to Flickr with a description. Each appear to be celluloid with a pressed design & piercings but the latest set also has small steel (a bit rusty & some are missing) insets. The fabric is quite fine, perhaps China silk, & appliqued with silvery spangles of various sizes & shapes. The spangles will be re-purposed in an embroidery project but not until I get a better grasp on how the fan operates with regard to spacing the blades. Since the shape is so pleasing, it might be nice to create lace as individual units that could be stiffened or appliqued to silk before attachment to the blades. Hey--a girl can dream, can't she? Any suggestions for using vintage sticks are welcom! e! Sincerely, Susan Hottle, Erie, PA USA
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