Unless one lives in an unremittingly warm climate, a fan is one of those things that is useful on occasions, but spends most of its time in a cupboard. Fans come in all shapes, sizes and exquisite designs these days, although most of them are rather ordinary and a bit of an eyesore. I decided to give my little fan a face-lift so that it added to the interior design while on standby for service.
Recycled items:
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free standing fan (any size)
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pieces of leftover wallpaper
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ribbon (to fit around base of fan)
You will also need:
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spray paint (any colour; I used black)
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wallpaper glue
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mask
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protective gloves
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Make sure the fan is disconnected from its power source before dismantling it carefully. Remove the safety grids and fan-blades.
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Place the fan-base and blades on a protected work surface then spray them with spray paint.
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When the paint is completely dry, cover selected sections with pieces of wallpaper in a papier-mâché way. Leave to dry overnight.
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Decorate the base with a piece of ribbon.
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Reassemble the fan.
Caution: Work in a well-ventilated space and wear a mask and protective gloves while spray painting.