Making Of A Fan

[beadingmom]

Hello out there fellow powwow dot commers.

I have a question that I know someone can help me with. I have a friend who would like to know how to make a fan, from beginning to end. All details included, what supplies will be needed and what not. If there is anyone who knows how to construct one, specifically one using a screw sumwhere in the handle of the fan, below the feather part of the fan. That would also be very helpful. I know everyone has their own way of doing things and thats great, but sumone really really needs to help me...lol!!

Thanks on any info that you can give this poor guy!! J/K

[nabeader]

I am a fan builder. What kind of fan are you interested in building? I frequently build fans that screw apart,
Just need additional details
david

[*-merk-*]

what about a carrying case for a fan? anyone know someone who makes 'em? :)

[spottedeagle]

Lots of cedar fan boxes on e-bay right now. Crazy Crow and Noc bay also sell them.

[Tsiniti]

Originally posted by nabeader
I am a fan builder. What kind of fan are you interested in building? I frequently build fans that screw apart,
Just need additional details
david

Trying to picture this in my head and not succeeding....... may I ask what you mean by screw apart??

[spottedeagle]

Most of the ones I've seen have an insert between the handle and the part where the feathers go. That way it can break down for storage. I'll see if I can find a pic to post.

Here's one example of a "screw apart" fan handle.

http://www.powwows.com/galleries/sho...cat=500&page=1

[beadingmom]

To Nabeader:
Well, my friend would like to make his fan out of hawk tail feathers. He is a traditional dancer and the screw apart handled fan sounds great. I was also interested in making a fan, but out of an eagle tail, so if thats not enough information on either part, get back to me with what questions you need answering, and I'll be glad to give you the information needed. This is a learning process for me as well.
And again, pidamaya.....

[*-merk-*]

Originally posted by spottedeagle
Lots of cedar fan boxes on e-bay right now. Crazy Crow and Noc bay also sell them.

thanks :)

[Laitlaitinen]

Go to Nocbay.com, click on (learning circle).