Things You'll Need:
- 15 to 20 sheets of tissue paper per pom-pom
- 6 inches of pipe cleaner (or floral wire) per pom-pom
- Scissors
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Step 1
Determine the desired size of the finished pom-pom. Choose the size of tissue paper based on the size of the finished product. The pom-pom will be a bit smaller than the width of the sheet of tissue paper. Use 17-inch by 30-inch sheets for of tissue paper for medium-sized pom-poms and 20-inch by 30-inch sheets for larger ones.
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Step 2
Cut the tissue paper down to size if it is too big for your desired look.
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Step 3
Lay eight to 10 sheets of tissue paper in a stack on a flat surface.
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Step 4
Starting from the bottom, fold the stack of tissue paper lengthwise, back and forth, accordian-style.
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Step 5
Cut each end of the folded stack into either a rounded edge or a point.
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Step 6
Tightly wrap 6 inches of pipe cleaner or floral wire around the center of the folded paper. This will create two distinct fan shapes on either side of the pipe cleaner.
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Step 7
Leave a tail on the pipe cleaner/floral wire if you ultimately want to attach your pom-pom to something or have the appearance of a "stem." If you don't want the tail to show, wrap the pipe cleaner completely around the paper, or cut the tail off.
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Step 8
Gently separate each layer of tissue on either side of the pipe cleaner/floral wire, starting from the top of each sheet. Pull each layer of tissue toward the center where the stack is bound. This should form a basic pom-pom shape.
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Step 9
Fine-tune the pom-pom by fluffing or compressing the tissue paper until you achieve the desired shape and fullness.
