Pom Pom Making
Pom poms come in a few different varieties.
Pom pom making. This is a set of 2 large pom makers i used the 2 5 inch size for this project. Fork pom poms super quirky way of making pom poms but will need trimming. Homemade pom poms are a quick and budget friendly craft that kids will enjoy making. All you need is wool cardboard and scissors.
Makes 1 pom pom prep 20 minutes depending on the size. Make pom poms out of yarn or with faux fur like these you can use a traditional pom pom maker or toilet paper rolls or a fork or chair legs or even a cardboard cutout. Pom poms are an easy craft to make. If you liked this video.
Learn how to make this basic craft with our step by step instructions and photos. Card pom poms nice and easy winding for younger kids. Making your own pom poms is helpful because you can match the yarn to your project. There are the pom poms that are used to accent knit and crochet projects pom poms that cheerleaders use and tissue paper pom poms that are used for decoration.
Cardboard i used cardboard from a cereal box scissors the less bulky they are the easier time you will have getting them under the yarn and cutting also make sure they are sharp enough to cut yarn no safety scissors. A ball of coloured wool the brighter the better. Cardboard ring pom pom the most traditional method and will give you neat pom poms. However the final pom pom will be a little looser and will need trimming.
It s also a good way to use leftover yardage. In this video i show you how i make the perfect pom pom without a pom pom maker. Making a pom pom is easy and there are lots of different ways to do oit you can either use a pom pom maker from the shops make a fork pom pom or finger pom pom or make these handy cardboard. We ve even included a pom pom disc template for small and large pom poms.
Here s what you are going to need to make your pom poms. You can make one or all three of. The possibilities are endless. When you really want to get pom crazy make a whole bunch to create a colorful.
You can for example customize a simple knit hat with a large pom pom topper or add a row of smaller pom poms to the ends of a scarf. You can turn them into a garland glue together a trendy springtime wreath or make a simple pom pom monster like we did. Circle objects to trace i used the bottom of a glass and a small spool of thread. These pom pom makers do not require a lot of fiddling with tape or making replacement templates.
And if you pop on some googly eyes your kids will have a brand new toy.