Step 1: Make pompoms Start by making your pompoms. Choose pompom makers of different sizes, depending on the desired size of your animals. Wrap the selected yarn around the pompon maker until the two halves are well filled. Close the maker, cut the yarn along the edges and secure the pompom by tying an additional thread tightly around the center. Remove the pompom from the maker.
Tip: To find out more about how to make pompoms with a pompon maker , please also read our
idea Bouquet of flowers from pompoms, instruction no. 3209.
Step 2: Assemble pompoms Glue the pompoms together. Make sure that you always combine the right sizes and colors to achieve the desired look of your animal. Hot glue is particularly suitable for gluing them together. However, the hot glue gun should only be used by adults.
Alternatively, the pompoms can also be joined with VBS handicraft glue can also be connected.
Step 3: Shapes and finishing touches You can use scissors to optimize the shape of your pompoms and design it to your liking. This will create smooth and clean edges for your finished animal.
Step 4: Use the template Print out our templates A, B and C. First cut them out of Paper, then transfer them to foam sheets and felt and cut out the shapes. you can use these templates to create different eyes, wings or spikes from the materials.
Step 5: Attaching the wobbly eyes Glue the wobbly eyes, that you previously cut out of foam sheets and felt to your pompoms. using a little hot glue. These little details bring your figures to life.
Step 6: Adding accessories With chenille wire you can model wings, antennae or noses for your little animal. The bendable wire allows for creative shapes and gives your animals character. Carefully glue the finished pieces on with hot glue. Optionally, you can also attach mini bows or hats. If you want to hang your pompom animal decoratively, attach a transparent Perlon thread to your pompom animal. The nylon thread will make your animal appear to float and can be displayed anywhere.
Are you ready to make your own creative pompom animals? You'll find everything you need in our online store: from pompom makers and a wide range of yarn-Selection to foam sheets and felt. Let your creativity run wild and design your own individual pompom artwork.
