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How to Make a Fan Out of Lemon Tree Leaves

by Rebecca Romero

  • Overview

    Lemon leaves are known for their glossy green coloring and bright lemon scent. If you have access to a lemon tree or to a florist who carries leaves, you can construct a lovely paddle fan perfect for keeping you cool and refreshed at a renaissance festival or outdoor concert.

  • Prepare the Leaves

 

  • Step 1

    Wipe the leaves down with a damp cloth if you picked them from an outdoor tree.

  • Step 2

    Dry the leaves gently with a soft cloth.

  • Step 3

    Use the scissors to trim the stems from the leaves. Dry any liquid that may seep out.

  • Assemble the Fan

    • Step 1

      Glue the two half circles together at the top inch of the tongue depressor or fan handle, with the flat sides pointing down.

    • Step 2

      Glue five to six lemon leaves in a fan pattern with the top tips pointing up using the half circle as a guide.

    • Step 3

      Glue seven to eight lemon leaves to the back of the first layer of leaves. This second row of leaves should protrude no higher than 2 1/2 inches from behind the first row.

    • Step 4

      Turn the fan over and repeat steps two and three once all the hot glue has cooled.

  • Add the Trimmings

    • Step 1

      Glue the plastic gems to the top of the fan handle, where the bottoms of the first layer of leaves meet.

    • Step 2

      Put a dab of hot glue on the base of the fan handle, 2 inches from the bottom. Here, tack the center point of the length of satin ribbon.

    • Step 3

      Wrap the ribbon ends around the fan handle down to the bottom, tacking with hot glue as you go.

    • Step 4

      Knot in the ribbon ends and trim.
    • 4
    • 24 to 26 lemon leaves Scissors 1 wooden tongue depressor or pre-cut fan handle Hot glue gun 4-inch diameter card stock circle, cut in half 2 large plastic gems 2 feet of thin satin ribbon
    • 24 to 26 lemon leaves
    • Scissors
    • 1 wooden tongue depressor or pre-cut fan handle
    • Hot glue gun
    • 4-inch diameter card stock circle, cut in half
    • 2 large plastic gems
    • 2 feet of thin satin ribbon
    • Try coordinating the colors in the gems and the ribbons. You may try using cameos, decorative buttons, or metallic cabochons instead of plastic gems.
    • Try coordinating the colors in the gems and the ribbons.
    • You may try using cameos, decorative buttons, or metallic cabochons instead of plastic gems.

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