Paper pompom - effective and inexpensivedecoration for any holiday. Airy, fluffy, bright and fabulous, they create a very special atmosphere. When you look at this magic charm, it is impossible to believe that such an ornament can be made in a matter of minutes. And this work can be done by absolutely every person - you just need to stock it with scissors, paper and wire. So, how to make pompons from paper?
Material for pom-poms
For a pompon, not any paper is suitable.It should be very light and thin, so that the decoration is magnificent and airy. It is better to use cigarette, packing, silk or crepe paper. But financially, the most accessible materials are corrugated paper and tracing paper. The color of the paper is also important. Pompons of gentle pastel shades are very beautiful, but sometimes it will be more appropriate to use bright colors as decorations - yellow, violet, bright red.
Making Pompons from Paper
Paper pom-pom can be done in several ways. Here we will talk about the two most popular. To each instruction photos are added, which show the basic steps.
Option one
Take a sheet of a 20 × 6 cm paper strip (dimensionscan be proportionally increased or decreased), fold it in half and make cuts along the fold line. The incisions should not extend to the opposite edge of the strip. Then turn the sheet and bend it to the other side, so we will provide a splendor to the flower loops. Next, turn the strip by hand or using a pencil and fix it with threads or tape. This results in a small paper pompon, ideal for creating compositions or decorating gifts.
The second option
Paper pom-pon made from thistechnology, it turns out more magnificent, airy and very effective. So, take 8 sheets of special thin paper and add them together as an accordion. The width of the accordion is 4 cm, each fold must be thoroughly ironed. Next, you need to take a half-meter piece of floristic wire, fold it in half and fasten it to the center of the accordion. Cut the edges of the paper with a triangle or a semicircle. Then carefully spread out each layer of paper, and we get a beautiful and lush pompom. The edge of the wire can be bent like a ring or a hook, depending on how you want to hang the jewelry.
Application of paper pom-poms
Paper pom-pon is a universal decoration.They decorate the halls for wedding ceremonies, decorate large gifts, use them as decor for arches and arbors. The birth of a baby, the birthday of a friend, anniversary, corporate - you can add colors to any holiday.
Paper pom-pon is a very inexpensive accessory.The finished product (depending on the material and size) costs 40-100 rubles. And if you make it yourself, as in our case, it will cost a lot less. Another advantage is that such an ornament can be used repeatedly (only not in the street). So, by making pom-poms once from paper, you will ensure a spectacular design of all your family holidays for the year ahead.
