How to make pom poms. Turns out there is more than one technique! So I learned how to make them using the 4 most common methods.
And after trying and using them all, here’s what I found is the BEST method…
These puffy friends make everything in life better. Overstated? Maybe. But don’t you smile…even just a little bit…when you see something with these fuzzy little friends?
It’s like the “+” to an “A” on a math test. Not that I would know much about that.
Turns out, if you’ve searched “how to make pom poms” you probably ended up a tad confused.
And with good reason. There are more than a few ways to make these puffy little pals.
So today we’ll tackle the question: which is the BEST method to create these fuzzy, puffy little orbs of fun? And we’ll discuss the pros and cons of each technique.
No matter which method you decide to use, much of the basic supply list will be the same.
Basic Supply List for Pom-Pom Making
- yarn, any color(s) that makes you smile (this pack has a great color assortment for a great price)
- SHARP scissors (I love this brand*)
- pom pom makers (if you go that route…which I definitely recommend)
*my grandmother bought me my 1st pair of real fabric/sewing scissors. she swore by this kind, & I have as well, ever since.
Note: There are video tutorials included in the posts for each of the four techniques we’ll discuss here. Simply click through to those posts discussed below for the videos.
A Review of the 4 Most Popular Pom Pom Making Techniques
Here we go! Let's discuss the pros and cons of each technique so you can decide which pom pom making method is best for you!
The fork technique for making pom poms is a popular one, especially for making mini-pom poms. It does that well, and with one small trick, this easy technique is made even easier.
Pros:
- No need to buy any special supplies
- Great for making small pom poms
Cons:
- Only makes small pom poms
This technique is a bit more time consuming, simply because of the need for cutting out your cardboard templates.
But, once created, you can save them for future pom pom making endeavors.
An appealing part of this technique is that you can customize the size of the cutouts so that you can create pom poms of any size.
Pros:
- Can create pom poms of any size you need
- Uses everyday items/inexpensive supplies
Cons:
- Time consuming
- Cardboard can bend/warp
Using either two toilet paper rolls, or one paper towel roll cut in two pieces, this pom pom making method is simple, and a good one to use if you need to create LARGE pom poms.
Pros:
- Uses everyday items/inexpensive supplies
- Great technique for making LARGE pom poms
Cons:
- Not a good method for smaller poms
- Uses a lot of yarn because the poms are large
Of all of the methods I tried, this one was my favorite. Pom-pom making tools typically come as a package of several tools, each one making a pom-pom of a different size. The technique is easy to learn and creates great pom-poms every time.
Pros:
- Makes uniform pom poms each time
- Method is easy to learn
- Tool is sturdy
- Comes packaged with multiple sized tools for pom poms of variable sizes
Cons:
- Requires purchasing a set of the tools (but the cost is typically $10 or less)
There you have it. The pros and cons for each of the four most commonly used pom making methods. My personal favorite is using a pom-pom making tool because of the simplicity, and quality of the final product it creates.
But as you read, there are positives and negatives for each technique, so choose the one that best fits the needs of your particular project.
Ready for more pom craftiness?
Now that you’re a pom-making expert, here are some awesome ideas (and even some thoughts on how to store all the yarn you’ll be using) to check out! Happy crafting!
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