Materials:
Lots of tissue paper in your colors of choice (we used whites, yellows, greens, and golds)
Thin floral wire
Scissors
Stack your tissue paper in the order you want your colors to go. The more sheets you use, the fuller your pom-pom will be, but it will also be more difficult to separate. I used around 16-18 whole sheets for this large pom-pom. Fold your paper accordian-style in sections about 2" wide.
Once you've folded the entire sheet of paper, wrap a piece of floral wire around the center in order to secure the pieces together. Leave enough wire at the top to create a hook for easy hanging.
Cut fringe into each edge about 2 inches deep. You'll have to do a few sheets at a time unless you have magical scissors and other-wordly hand-strength.
Gently separate your layers of tissue. Go slow, and don't be discouraged if you rip a few. We all do, and they don't usually show. Dampening your fingers can help you to get the traction you need.
Give your pom-pom a final fluffing, and you're ready to party!
Loving all of your new posts! I've found that when making pom-poms, if you cut a small triangle on either side where the floral wire goes, it makes it a lot easier to separate the layers. Happy St. Patricks Day!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah! That is a great tip for this diy! Especially on the smaller poms, it can be hard to get all of those layers apart. Thanks for the idea!
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