Well, another day of making Fan Veils. We have really spent a lot of time on creating a process so we can assemble them quickly. I am pleased with the quality, but have been concerned with how long it takes to handcraft this product! I think I am getting down to 10-15min/fan veil.. actual assembly time.
The quality is improving, tho we've only had rave reviews, we are pleased to feel settled in the process of assembly!!
To answer some questions.
1) Are they TWO-SIDED?
Yes, they are. Our fan veils have a secondary piece to cover the staves completely This is the FRONT PIECE. The BACK PIECE is the long veil itself. They are REVERSIBLE.
2) Should the FRONT PIECE MATCH? Only if you want it too. With the secondary piece of the cover, it gives a stronger presentation, which is why we feel it should be the 'front piece' the part you show to the audience. See the PARADISE SKY with CHOCOLATE FRONTS picture, below for high contrast. See the TROPICAL SUNSET for matched fronts.
3) Are there a LEFT and a RIGHT? Yes, there are. Remember, though, this really only matters depending on what your front piece is ... because they are fully reversible. The left fan will open inwards, the right fan will open inwards. The heavier part of the stave will be on the outside. You can interchange them, the biggest difference would be if you have high contrast front pieces.
4) Can the LENGTH be SHORTENED? Yes, simply trim it to the length you would like. There are no hems on the ends. The edges are woven the width of the fabric and have a selvage finished edge of 36inches.
5) What about the top edges of the fan -- square or round? Well, we have found we like the overhang at the top of the fan where it comes off of the staves. Sometimes we give it a gentle round trim if it seems like it would benefit from it. A minor detail, but one that is answered in person when you have your fan in hand.
6) What kind of designs are available? Call toll-free 1 877 655 2245 and I will tell you what is ready to ship OR
email. You may order any colorstyle on the website at the link below, or custom order your colorstyle as you desire!
Some things to know:
*We've imported Materials are all-natural 100% 5mm habtoai silk, and natural bamboo
*Dyed and assembled in USA of products imported from and that are indigenous to China
*Fairy Cove Silks premium professional quality - dyed and assembled
Natural Bamboo Fan Staves being Laid out for Assembly
Front Piece shown ready to be tucked and attached, shown on a gluable surface. This is the big trick, jumping back and forth to a glue-free zone and a fabric working zone to make them smooth and beautiful
Back pieces with the veil were attached first. After quite a bit of practice, I can see my years working with silk paying off in the efforts of smoothing the fronts and back and attaching with the bamboo. They are so beautiful!
Tropical Sunset Completed Pair of FAN VEIL
Note Fronts and Backs are fully Reversible with Orchid both sides.
Peacock Completed, Doesn't show full length other tones: bronze/seafoams/gold
Magenta same front and back
Paradise Sky Fan Veil Pair in MED. Stave -- Hanging to Dry
with HIGH CONTRAST Front Pieces in CHOCOLATE
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Order your FAN VEILS today, we are enjoying making them!
