How to Make Tissue Paper Pom-Poms
Create pretty paper flowers for your next birthday party, baby shower, or entertaining event with a few simple crafts store supplies.
Fluffy, colorful tissue paper balls are a party decor staple. But if you need a bunch of pom-poms in a pinch, there’s no need to pay big bucks for them. It’s more affordable (and super easy!) to make your own with a pack of basic tissue paper. Plus, you can switch up the color combinations of these party pom-poms to suit any special occasion or holiday. String them on a garland, dangle a cluster from the ceiling, use small ones as gift toppers, or simply set them on tables as delicate flower-like centerpieces.
- Start to Finish 15 Minutes
- Difficulty Projects Easy
What you need
Tools
- Scissors
- Wire cutters
Materials
- Tissue paper
- Wire
- String
How to do it
Step 1 Stack and Fold
You'll need about 8-12 sheets of tissue paper to make one pom-pom. You can use one color of tissue paper or mix and match for a unique multicolored look. Stack the sheets, then accordion-fold the pile to make about 2-inch pleats. Press down to crease the folds.
Step 2 Round Edges
Round both ends of the tissue paper stack using scissors to make a scalloped edge. For spiky spheres, cut triangle points instead.
Step 3 Attach Wire to Center
Loop a long piece of wire around the middle of the tissue paper stack and twist to secure. Use a thin craft wire for this; thick wire may be too heavy and tear the paper. Fashion a hanging loop using the excess end of the wire.
Step 4 Open the Pom-Pom
Fan out the tissue paper by very gently pulling on each sheet to form a pom-pom. Ruffle and reposition the sheets carefully until you get an arrangement you like. Attach a string or ribbon to the wire loop, if desired, to hang the DIY tissue paper pom-poms.
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1 Comment
- jimbobklicAugust 4, 2018Difficulty: Very easy
So pretty and easy to make!’