Día de los Muertos brings out marigolds, sugar skulls, and candlelit ofrendas across kitchens and community squares from late October into November. A custom bamboo fan with traditional iconography, family photos, and the names of those being honored is the keepsake that makes the altar feel complete — and the one guests carry through the procession.
Why Custom Fans Work for Día de los Muertos
Community processions, cemetery visits, and ofrenda displays often run for hours in late-afternoon sun. A clack fan in everyone's hand keeps families comfortable through the procession while doubling as a piece of the altar when it's set down at the gravesite.
Print the names and dates of those being remembered and traditional Día de los Muertos iconography (calaveras, marigolds, papel picado). The fan becomes a portable ofrenda that family members hold during the day and add to the altar at night.
For community organizations and cultural centers running public celebrations, fans turn into the souvenir and the program at once. Print the schedule, the participating artists, and the procession route on the fan.
Five Ways to Design Yours
- Family Tribute — Names, dates, and a small portrait for each family member being remembered. The version most families ask for first.
- Calavera Art — Full-color sugar skull illustration with marigold border. Strong for community events where each family customizes their own.
- Papel Picado — Traditional cut-paper pattern in the holiday colors with the year and family name in the center. Reads as authentic without leaning into cliché.
- Procession Map — For community celebrations with a public procession — print the route, the start time, and the participating organizations on the fan.
- Altar Companion — A small fan made to sit on the ofrenda alongside the photos and offerings. Becomes part of the display rather than just a giveaway.
How It Works
1. Pick Your Path
Design It Yourself (Fastest) — Use our free Online Fan Designer to upload artwork, add text, and arrange your layout right in your browser. You can also upload a print-ready file directly. Every order gets a human review before printing.
Quick Layout Service ($9.99, free at 25+ fans) — Send us your logo, photos, and text — we'll arrange everything into a clean, print-ready layout.
- Placement of provided text, logos, and images
- Basic sizing, spacing, and alignment
- 1 proof + 1 revision included
Best for customers who already know exactly how they want their design to look.
Custom Design ($75, free at 100+ fans) — Just tell us your vision. Our designers create your design from scratch.
- Full custom design and creative direction
- Visual styling, layout, and branding
- 3 revisions included (unlimited at 500+ fans)
Best for customers who want a fully custom, professionally designed result.
2. Approve Your Proof
Every single order — even self-serve uploads — gets a digital proof for your approval before we print. No surprises, no guessing.
3. We Print & Ship
Full-color printing on real bamboo clack fans. Estimated delivery in about 30 days — 97% of orders arrive within 35 days. Free standard shipping included on every order.
Bulk Pricing — The More You Order, The More You Save
| Quantity | Price Per Fan |
|---|---|
| 10–24 fans | $21.00 |
| 25–49 fans | $19.00 |
| 50–99 fans | $16.00 |
| 100–199 fans | $13.00 |
| 200–349 fans | $11.00 |
| 350–499 fans | $9.00 |
| 500–999 fans | $8.00 |
| 1,000+ | Contact Us |
Free handle customization at every tier. Full payment upfront. No deposits, no hidden fees.
Why Order From Us
- Real Bamboo Ribs — Hand-assembled with a satisfying clack. Not flimsy cardboard.
- Edge-to-Edge Color — Dye-sublimated printing that holds through the dance floor.
- Human-Reviewed Proofs — Every order gets eyes on it before printing. We catch problems so you don't have to.
- Free Shipping — Standard shipping included on every order. No surprises at checkout.
- Bulk Pricing That Makes Sense — Down to $8 per fan at 500+. Big events save big.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Order Your Custom Fans for Día de los Muertos?
Start your order today — upload your own design or let our team build something made for you.
