"Transparent Uchiwa: The New Trend in Johnny's and K-Pop Idol Concerts"
2019.07.21 published
It seems that "transparent uchiwa" is trending*
Did you know that "transparent uchiwa" has become popular among high school and university girls on Instagram...??
Transparent uchiwa are, as the name suggests, uchiwa that are clear and see-through.
The ones creating these are mainly girls participating in concerts of Johnny's and Korean idols!
They put the name of their favorite member or idol in the middle of the transparent uchiwa, take stylish photos, and raise them during the live performances*
It's amazing, isn't it?
In the past, uchiwa brought to concerts typically had dark backgrounds with flashy pink or yellow rounded Gothic letters saying something like "Throw me a kiss♡".
It was common to make them flashy and gaudy, just to catch the attention of the members...!
To think that now we have such stylish "transparent uchiwa," it really shows how times have changed*
【How to Make a Transparent Uchiwa - DIY Steps】
◆Things You Need◆
✓ Regular uchiwa
✓ Scissors, cutter
✓ Glue
✓ A3 rigid card case or transparent writing mat (for the see-through part)
✓ Ribbon or lace
✓ Alphabet stickers or photos, etc.
◆Steps to Make◆
① Peel off the paper part of the uchiwa and cut out the framework completely with scissors (leaving only the outer frame).
② Cut the A3-sized card case or writing mat a bit larger than the uchiwa frame.
③ Apply glue to the uchiwa frame and attach the card case.
④ Cut and adjust the parts that extend beyond the frame.
⑤ Decorate by adding lace to the surrounding frame or tying ribbons to the handle.
⑥ Stick alphabet stickers on the transparent part.
It's complete!♡
Here’s a video on how to make it (If you prepare two uchiwa and sandwich them together, it will become more durable*).
Various Designs of Transparent Uchiwa*
Lace × Ribbon is a classic design*
An idea is to sprinkle heart confetti as well♡
Here are pearls on the frame♩
Attaching faux flowers or pressed flowers is also stylish♡
Flower petals are cute too♡
It might be a good idea to prepare them for a wedding?
Transparent uchiwa are trending among young girls who love Johnny's and Korean idols.
If you make letters with alphabet stickers saying "Groom" or "Bride," or "Welcome our wedding,"
it could also be nice to place them in the welcome space of your wedding♡