What size is a sorority paddle?

Greek paddles can range in size from small key chains to 2 1/2 feet tall. In general, your paddle should be four times as long as it is wide. If your design is 4 inches wide, the paddle should be 16 inches long. The length includes the handle.
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Why do Littles give bigs paddles?

Pledges often purchase a blank wooden paddle to decorate commemorating their membership into the Greek Organization or to give as a gift to their “big brother” or “big sister” within the fraternity or sorority. To most sorority alumnae today, paddles represent sisterhood, pride, and tradition.
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Do sororities use paddles?

New fraternity members often receive pledge names that are proudly adorned on the paddles. New sorority members are given crafted paddles from their big sisters that represent the family of their sorority.
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What are paddles used for in Greek life?

Introduction. The paddle. The fraternity and sorority paddle is most commonly used today as a decorative keepsake representing brotherhood or sisterhood and is given as a gift according to a local chapter's traditions.
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Do you paint the back of a sorority paddle?

Paint it. The first step in making your paddle is to paint it. You may be staining it, painting it, or decorating the paddle in some way, but this step should be done first. Painting is most common.
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Decorating A Sorority Paddle



How do you seal a Greek paddle?

To apply the paper, trace the loose shape of your paddle on the back of the paper. Then, apply an even coat of modge-podge to the wood and carefully apply the paper. Smooth out any bumps or ripples while the glue is still wet. When the paper is pressed down firmly, seal it with another coat of sealant on top.
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How do you paint a pledge paddle?

  1. Clean the paddle thoroughly using a mild soap and water. ...
  2. Use a paint brush to apply a thick coat of paint thinner to the paddle. ...
  3. Apply a thin, even coat of primer using a brush. ...
  4. Brush on a base coat of craft paint using even strokes. ...
  5. Add designs or greek letters to your paddle using a small artist's brush.
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Do bigs give Littles paddles?

Sorority paddles are gifts in Greek Life that littles give their bigs or bigs give their littles as a sign of their bond and sisterhood within the sorority. Sometimes the paddle has a theme that links the sisters – something they have in common besides the sorority. Other times they're just made to be…
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What should I put on my bigs paddle?

What do you put on a paddle?
  • Big's name.
  • Little's name.
  • Year you became Big and Little (your pledge class year)
  • Sorority crest.
  • Chapter name.
  • Sorority name.
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What does a paddle symbolize?

Although the paddle can still be seen as a symbol of discipline, that discipline is one that is self-ascribed to being a good college student, member of the community and brother or sister to your chapter.
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How do you seal a wooden paddle?

Touch Up: seal any exposed wood with varnish on a regular basis. Lightly sand area, apply a diluted (by 10%) coat of finish and let dry. Lightly sand area again and apply a full strength coat of varnish. Complete Refinish: strip all finish off the paddle using sand paper.
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Do frats still paddle?

To most sorority alumnae today, paddles represent sisterhood, pride, and tradition. Unfortunately, paddling continues to be used as a hazing tool in fraternities, and although less frequently, sororities too.
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What does hoe mean in a Hawaiian?

1. nvt. Paddle, oar; to paddle, row.
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Is paddle an instrument?

The definition of a paddle is a metal or wooden instrument used for stirring, moving forward or beating. An example of a paddle is what you would use to stir clay.
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What do you put in a fraternity paddle?

Decorating ideas

Fraternity paddles are traditionally very plain. Whereas sororities will use bright colors, pictures and glitter to decorate theirs, fraternities only use the most basic supplies on their paddles. It is important to have the fraternity's Greek letters, your name and the recipient's name.
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